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Identification & Functionality
- Product Type
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Ready-to-Use Product Features
- Key Features
ARDEX MicroteC3 is the new level in mortar standards:
- Highest levels of freeze thaw resistance - tested at 150+ freeze thaw cycles.
- 7 times greater than the ANSI 118.15 standard requirement of 20 cycles.
- Maximum efflorescence resistance.
- Outstanding rapid-setting properties, even at temperatures as low as 40˚F / 5˚C.
- Heavy and driving rain-resistant after only 2 hours.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Application Area
- Applications
- Ideal for tiling on concrete balconies, patios, swimming pools and high-load commercial areas.
- Traffic and grout after just 2 hours.
- Thin to medium bed installations up to 5/8” (15 mm).
- Extended open time up to 30 minutes.
- Excellent bond strength for setting porcelain, glass, ceramic and most natural stone tiles.
- Very creamy, easy-to-apply consistency.
- Extra long pot life of 60 minutes.
- For exterior or interior floors and walls.
- Coverage
- 1/4” x 1/4” (6 mm) sq. notch trowel = 95 ft² (8.8m²) per bag.
- 1/4” x 3/8” (6 mm x 9 mm) sq. notch trowel = 75 ft² (7 m²) per bag.
- 1/2” x 1/2” (12 mm) sq. notch trowel = 55 ft² (5 m²) per bag.
- Coverage varies with texture of substrate surface.
- Water Ratio
- 5 3/4 - 6 3/4 quarts (5.4 - 6.4 L) of clean water per bag; or.
- 2.5 parts powder to 1 part water by volume (small batches).
Properties
- Typical Properties
- Technical Data
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Pot Life | 1.0 | hour | — |
| Open Time | max. 30 | minutes | — |
| Working Time | 15 - 20 | minutes | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| VOC | 0.0 | — | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Quality Standards
- Standards
- SystemOne™.
- Microtec® Technology.
- Meets or exceeds ANSI 118.4.
- Meets or exceeds ANSI 118.11.
- Meets or exceeds ANSI 118.15.
- ISO Classification: C2 FTE S1.
- WeatherProof.
Technical Details & Test Data
- Test Data
28-day test Test
MethodANSI
SpecificationTest Results Impervious ceramic
(porcelain) mosaics
shear strengthANSI
A118.15 F≥50 psi (.35
MPa/3.5 kg/cm²)Pass Impervious ceramic
(porcelain) mosaics
shear strengthANSI
A118.15>400 psi (2.76
MPa/28 kg/cm²)490 psi (3.24 MPa/33
kg/ cm²)Impervious ceramic
(porcelain) mosaics
shear strength with
freeze-thaw cyclingANSI
A118.15>250 psi (1.73
MPa/17.5
kg/cm²)372 psi (2.57 MPa/26 kg/cm2)
Impervious ceramic
(porcelain) mosaics
shear strength with
heat agingANSI
A118.15>400 psi (2.76
MPa/28 kg/cm²)512 psi (3.53 MPa/36 kg/cm²)
Glazed wall tile
shear strengthANSI
A118.15>450 psi (3.11
MPa/31.5
kg/cm²)561 psi (3.81 MPa/39 kg/cm²)
Quarry tile shear
strengthANSI
A118.15>150 psi (1
MPa/10.5
kg/cm²)309 psi (2.13 MPa/18 kg/cm²)
Quarry tile to
plywood shear
strengthANSI
A118.11>150 psi (1
MPa/10.5
kg/cm²)256 psi (1.77 MPa/18 kg/cm²)
7-day test Test
MethodANSI
SpecificationTest Results Impervious ceramic
(porcelain) mosaics
shear strength with
water immersionANSI
A118.15 F≥200 psi (1.38
MPa/14 kg/cm²)350 psi (2.42 MPa/25 kg/cm²)
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging
- 40kg Per bag
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 1 year (if unopened and properly stored)
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry area.
- Do not leave units exposed to sun.