Adhesives and Mortars

Products

ARDEX D 16™

Type 1 & 2 Premixed Tile Adhesive
  • Good sag resistance. Hangs up to 12” x 12” tile
  • Time to grout: Walls: 24 hours; Floors: 48 hours
  • Sets porcelain tile over absorbent surfaces

ARDEX D 16™ is a TYPE 1 & 2 premixed tile adhesive designed for setting quarry, ceramic, mosaic, and moisture-insensitive stone tile over interior surfaces. It can also be used to set porcelain tile over absorbent interior substrates. Suitable for use over interior concrete, concrete block, drywall, plaster, brick, and existing tile. ARDEX D 16™ is easy to apply, offers excellent sag resistance for wall installations, and can be used for tub surrounds and other intermittent wet areas.

Key Features

  • Use for setting quarry, ceramic, mosaic and moisture-insensitive stone tile
  • Sets porcelain tile over absorbent surfaces
  • Use for interior walls, floors, and countertops
  • Use to install tile in tub surround applications
  • Freeze-thaw stable*
  • Easy to use and apply
  • Low odor / Low VOC’s
  • Good sag resistance. Hangs up to 12” x 12” tile

Standards

SystemOne
Meets or Exceeds ANSI A 136.1 Type 1 & 2

Installation

Coverage on Smooth Substrate:

  • 175 sq. ft. per pail (3.5 gal.) using a 5/32” V-notch trowel

  • 105 sq. ft. per pail (3.5 gal.) using a 1/4” x 1/4” x 1/4” square notch trowel

Performance

  • Open Time: None – sets tiles immediately

  • Working Time: Approx. 60 minutes

  • Time to Grout:

    • Walls after 24 hours

    • Floors after 48 hours

Packaging

  • 3.5 gallon pail
  • 1 gallon tub

Storage

  • Store in a cool, dry area

  • Do not expose container to direct sunlight

  • Freeze-thaw stable to 10°F / -12°C (avoid lower temperatures and repeated freeze-thaw cycles)

Shelf Life

  • One year, if unopened

Warranty

  • ARDEX Standard Limited Warranty applies

  • Eligible for ARDEX Tile & Stone SystemOne™ Warranty when used as part of a complete system

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