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ARDEX K 60™ ARDITEX

Rapid Setting Latex Smoothing and Leveling Compound​​​​​​​​​​

  • NEW PACKAGING OPTION!
  • No water required for mixing; simply mix with latex additive
  • No mechanical profiling required in most cases
  • Moisture resistant
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Information ARDEX K 60™ ARDITEX

Choose Versatile, No Water

ARDEX K 60™ ARDITEX is a blend of Portland cement and other hydraulic cements that is a self-smoothing, trowelable, latex leveling compound with excellent adhesion, flexibility and moisture resistance. ARDEX K 60 can be used to smooth interior concrete, wood, terrazzo, ceramic and quarry tile, steel, select epoxy coating systems and non-water-soluble adhesive residue on concrete prior to the installation of finished flooring on-, above- or below-grade.

Key Features

  • Use to level and smooth interior concrete, wood, terrazzo, ceramic and quarry tile, steel, select epoxy coating systems and non-water-soluble adhesive residue on concrete
  • A blend of Portland cement and other hydraulic cements
  • No water required for mixing; simply mix with latex additive
  • No mechanical profiling required (except steel substrates; see below)
  • No priming required (except non-ARDEX epoxy substrates; see below)
  • Trowelable and can smooth floors at 1/8″ (3 mm) or less
  • Walkable in 2 – 3 hours
  • Suitable for use under ARDEX MC™ Moisture Control Systems
  • Interior use only

Standards

SystemOne
Tested in Accordance with ASTM C1708
International Maritime Organization (IMO)

Technical Data ARDEX K 60™ ARDITEX

Installation

Mixing Ratio: 1 gallon (3.8 L) of ARDEX K 60 Latex Liquid per 35 lb. (15.9 kg) bag ARDEX K 60 Powder

Coverage: 21 sq. ft. per bag at 1/4” (1.95 sq. m at 6 mm)
42 sq. ft. per bag at 1/8’’ (3.9 sq. m at 3 mm)
Up to 84 sq. ft. per bag at 1/16″ (7.8 sq. m at 1.5 mm)
Coverage will vary depending on the texture of the surface being smoothed.

Performance

Flow Time: 10 minutes
Initial Set (ASTM C191): Approx. 30 minutes
Final Set (ASTM C191): Approx. 60 minutes
Brinell Hardness (ASTM E10 modified): Approx. 3,000 psi (211 kg/sq. cm.) at 24 hours
Compressive Strength (ASTM C109/mod): 3,500 psi (245 kg/sq. cm.) at 28 days
Walkable: 2 – 3 hours
Install Flooring: Please see Installation of Flooring section in Technical Data Sheet for details.
VOC: 0
Packaging: 35 lb. (15.9 kg) bag
1 gallon (3.8 L) bottle
Storage: Store in a cool, dry area. Do not leave bags exposed to sun. Do not allow liquid to freeze.
Shelf Life: Powder – 1 year, if unopened
Latex Liquid – 9 months, if unopened
Warranty: ARDEX L.P. Standard Limited Warranty applies. Also eligible for the ARDEX/HENRY SystemOne™ Warranty when used in conjunction with select HENRY® Flooring Adhesives.
IMO FTP Code Part 2 (Smoke and Toxicity Test) and Part 5 (Test for Surface Flammability): Certificate Number 20161101-R38625
Report Reference R38625-20161031

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Information ARDEX K 60™ ARDITEX

Choose Versatile, No Water

ARDEX K 60™ ARDITEX is a blend of Portland cement and other hydraulic cements that is a self-smoothing, trowelable, latex leveling compound with excellent adhesion, flexibility and moisture resistance. ARDEX K 60 can be used to smooth interior concrete, wood, terrazzo, ceramic and quarry tile, steel, select epoxy coating systems and non-water-soluble adhesive residue on concrete prior to the installation of finished flooring on-, above- or below-grade.

Key Features

  • Use to level and smooth interior concrete, wood, terrazzo, ceramic and quarry tile, steel, select epoxy coating systems and non-water-soluble adhesive residue on concrete
  • A blend of Portland cement and other hydraulic cements
  • No water required for mixing; simply mix with latex additive
  • No mechanical profiling required (except steel substrates; see below)
  • No priming required (except non-ARDEX epoxy substrates; see below)
  • Trowelable and can smooth floors at 1/8″ (3 mm) or less
  • Walkable in 2 – 3 hours
  • Suitable for use under ARDEX MC™ Moisture Control Systems
  • Interior use only

Standards

SystemOne
Tested in Accordance with ASTM C1708
International Maritime Organization (IMO)

Technical Data ARDEX K 60™ ARDITEX

Installation

Mixing Ratio: 1 gallon (3.8 L) of ARDEX K 60 Latex Liquid per 35 lb. (15.9 kg) bag ARDEX K 60 Powder

Coverage: 21 sq. ft. per bag at 1/4” (1.95 sq. m at 6 mm)
42 sq. ft. per bag at 1/8’’ (3.9 sq. m at 3 mm)
Up to 84 sq. ft. per bag at 1/16″ (7.8 sq. m at 1.5 mm)
Coverage will vary depending on the texture of the surface being smoothed.

Performance

Flow Time: 10 minutes
Initial Set (ASTM C191): Approx. 30 minutes
Final Set (ASTM C191): Approx. 60 minutes
Brinell Hardness (ASTM E10 modified): Approx. 3,000 psi (211 kg/sq. cm.) at 24 hours
Compressive Strength (ASTM C109/mod): 3,500 psi (245 kg/sq. cm.) at 28 days
Walkable: 2 – 3 hours
Install Flooring: Please see Installation of Flooring section in Technical Data Sheet for details.
VOC: 0
Packaging: 35 lb. (15.9 kg) bag
1 gallon (3.8 L) bottle
Storage: Store in a cool, dry area. Do not leave bags exposed to sun. Do not allow liquid to freeze.
Shelf Life: Powder – 1 year, if unopened
Latex Liquid – 9 months, if unopened
Warranty: ARDEX L.P. Standard Limited Warranty applies. Also eligible for the ARDEX/HENRY SystemOne™ Warranty when used in conjunction with select HENRY® Flooring Adhesives.
IMO FTP Code Part 2 (Smoke and Toxicity Test) and Part 5 (Test for Surface Flammability): Certificate Number 20161101-R38625
Report Reference R38625-20161031

For complete product technical information, click on the Downloads tab and open the Technical Data download.

 

BIM Objects ARDEX K 60™ ARDITEX

Calculator ARDEX K 60™ ARDITEX

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