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ARDEX X 65™ Lite
Lightweight Universal Tile and Stone Mortar
- Versatile, high-performance lightweight mortar (30 lb. bag) delivering equal or better coverage than competitive 50 lb. bags
- Excellent sag resistance
- Ideal for large format and heavy tile applications
Information ARDEX X 65™ Lite
ARDEX X 65™ Lite is a versatile, high-performance lightweight mortar (30 lb. bag) delivering equal or better coverage than competitive 50 lb. bags. The easy-to-apply, creamy consistency is sag resistant and ideal for setting large format and heavy tile. ARDEX X 65 Lite can be used for setting porcelain, quarry, ceramic and most natural stone tiles.
Key Features
- Versatile, high-performance lightweight mortar (30 lb. bag) delivering equal or better coverage than competitive 50 lb. bags
- Easy to apply creamy consistency
- Non-sag
- Use for setting porcelain, quarry, ceramic and most natural stone (moisture insensitive) tiles
- Ideal for large-format and large heavy tile
- 3-hour pot life
- Water and frost resistant – ideal for swimming pools* and high traffic areas
- Interior and exterior applications
Standards
SystemOne™
Meets or exceeds ANSI 118.4
Meets or exceeds ANSI 118.11
Meets or exceeds ANSI 118.15
ISO Classification: C2 TE S1 P1
Technical Data ARDEX X 65™ Lite
Installation
Water Ratio: Floors
5 3/4 quarts – 6 1/2 quarts (5.4 – 6.2 L) of clean water per unit. *For smaller batches, use 3 parts powder to 1 part clean water by volume
Water Ratio: Walls
5 1/2 quarts (5.2 L) of clean water per unit. Highly Recommended: Mix 1/2 bags with 2 3/4 quarts (2.6 L) of clean water. Do not add more water.
Approximate Coverage per 30 lb. (13.6 kg) bag:
1/4” x 1/4” (6 mm) sq. notch trowel = 103 ft² (9.5m²) per unit
1/4” x 3/8” (6 mm x 9 mm) sq. notch trowel = 84 ft² (7.8 m²) per unit
1/2” x 1/2” (12 mm) sq. notch trowel = 52 ft² (4.8 m²) per unit
Coverage varies with texture of substrate surface.
Performance
Open Time: Up to 30 minutes
Pot Life: 3 hours
Adjustment Time: Approx. 15 – 20 minutes
Time to Grout: Walls: 8 hours; Floors: 16-24 hours
Colors: White
VOC: 0
Packaging: 30 lb. (13.6 kg) bag
Storage: Store in a cool, dry area. Do not leave units exposed to sun.
Shelf Life: 1 year, if unopened and properly stored
Warranty: ARDEX L.P. Standard Limited Warranty applies. Also eligible for ARDEX SystemOne™ Warranty when used in conjunction with select ARDEX tile and stone installation materials.
For complete product technical information, click on the Downloads tab and open the Technical Data download.
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Information ARDEX X 65™ Lite
ARDEX X 65™ Lite is a versatile, high-performance lightweight mortar (30 lb. bag) delivering equal or better coverage than competitive 50 lb. bags. The easy-to-apply, creamy consistency is sag resistant and ideal for setting large format and heavy tile. ARDEX X 65 Lite can be used for setting porcelain, quarry, ceramic and most natural stone tiles.
Key Features
- Versatile, high-performance lightweight mortar (30 lb. bag) delivering equal or better coverage than competitive 50 lb. bags
- Easy to apply creamy consistency
- Non-sag
- Use for setting porcelain, quarry, ceramic and most natural stone (moisture insensitive) tiles
- Ideal for large-format and large heavy tile
- 3-hour pot life
- Water and frost resistant – ideal for swimming pools* and high traffic areas
- Interior and exterior applications
Standards
SystemOne™
Meets or exceeds ANSI 118.4
Meets or exceeds ANSI 118.11
Meets or exceeds ANSI 118.15
ISO Classification: C2 TE S1 P1
Technical Data ARDEX X 65™ Lite
Installation
Water Ratio: Floors
5 3/4 quarts – 6 1/2 quarts (5.4 – 6.2 L) of clean water per unit. *For smaller batches, use 3 parts powder to 1 part clean water by volume
Water Ratio: Walls
5 1/2 quarts (5.2 L) of clean water per unit. Highly Recommended: Mix 1/2 bags with 2 3/4 quarts (2.6 L) of clean water. Do not add more water.
Approximate Coverage per 30 lb. (13.6 kg) bag:
1/4” x 1/4” (6 mm) sq. notch trowel = 103 ft² (9.5m²) per unit
1/4” x 3/8” (6 mm x 9 mm) sq. notch trowel = 84 ft² (7.8 m²) per unit
1/2” x 1/2” (12 mm) sq. notch trowel = 52 ft² (4.8 m²) per unit
Coverage varies with texture of substrate surface.
Performance
Open Time: Up to 30 minutes
Pot Life: 3 hours
Adjustment Time: Approx. 15 – 20 minutes
Time to Grout: Walls: 8 hours; Floors: 16-24 hours
Colors: White
VOC: 0
Packaging: 30 lb. (13.6 kg) bag
Storage: Store in a cool, dry area. Do not leave units exposed to sun.
Shelf Life: 1 year, if unopened and properly stored
Warranty: ARDEX L.P. Standard Limited Warranty applies. Also eligible for ARDEX SystemOne™ Warranty when used in conjunction with select ARDEX tile and stone installation materials.
For complete product technical information, click on the Downloads tab and open the Technical Data download.
Downloads ARDEX X 65™ Lite
Calculator ARDEX X 65™ Lite
Contact Us
Questions? Please fill out the form below to contact us with any of your questions or concerns. We look forward to hearing from you, and we’ll be in touch shortly.
"*" indicates required fields