ARDEX X78 Flexible Microtec Floor Tile Adhesive 20kg
$84.49
High-Performance Microtec Floor Tile Adhesive for Large Formats
ARDEX X78 is a premium, fibre-reinforced, polymer-modified floor tile adhesive engineered with Microtec Technology for superior adhesion and durability. This semi-pourable mortar is specifically designed to ensure full coverage on the back of large tiles, eliminating the need for back-buttering in many applications.
Key Features & Benefits
- Double Extended Open Time: Provides up to 60 minutes of working time for maximum installation flexibility.
- Non-Lipping Formula: Engineered to support heavy, large-format floor tiles without sagging or lipping.
- Microtec Technology: Enhanced with fibre reinforcement for high shear strength and impact resistance.
- Smooth semi-pourable Consistency: Ensures easy application and 100% coverage for hollow-sound-free floors.
Suitable Tile Types
ARDEX X78 is compatible with a wide range of materials including fully vitrified and ceramic tiles, porcelain, concrete stone (such as terrazzo), natural stones (moisture-insensitive), glass, and porcelain mosaics.
Recommended Substrates
- Concrete and cement-based screeds
- ARDEX liquid applied waterproofing membranes
- Compressed fibre-cement sheets (CFC)
- Existing ceramic tiles (internal only)
- Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC)
- ARDEX DS 40 Acoustic Matting
Technical Specifications
- Location: Suitable for internal and external floor applications.
- Coverage: Approx. 6.5m² per 20kg bag using a 10 x 10 x 10mm notched trowel.
- Colour: Off-white powder.
- Packaging: 20kg reinforced bags.
System Complementary Products
- Ardex E90: Admix for improved deformability and water repellency.
- Ardex Multiprime: Essential primer for porous substrates.
- Ardex P82: Two-part primer for non-porous surfaces like metal or glass.
Technical Downloads
Ardex X78 PDS | Ardex X78 SDS | Spec Sheet
Technical data sourced from Ardex Australia