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ARDEX K 15 Microtec®

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ARDEX Australia Ltd

Internal levelling and smoothing compound.

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Application

Suitable for internal use over dry substrates only. Not suitable for areas of constant water exposure nor in areas exposed to permanent or intermittent substrate moisture.

Description

ARDEX K 15 Microtec® is a special cement blend that produces a smooth flat surface when spread above 2 – 3 mm. It is formulated with high flow properties that allows it to remain fluid even for applications of 3 mm or less. Some of its features include:

  • Quick hardening and high early strength.
  • Ardurapid technology with microfibre reinforcement.
  • High flow properties.
  • Can be applied by trowel or pump.

General information

Color

Grey

Material

Cement.

Warranty description

Ten years.

Manufacturer guidance

Subject to terms and conditions. Contact manufacturer for details.

Uniclass

Pr_35_31_06_80 Smoothing and levelling underlay compoundsPrimary

NATSPEC National Classification System

0632b Stone Tiling

0632 Stone and Terrazzo Tiling

0631 Ceramic Tiling

0612 Cementitious Toppings

0651 Resilient Finishes

0652 Carpets

SpeedSpec

09650 Resilient Flooring

09680 Carpet and Carpet Tiles

09630 Stone Flooring and Wall Panels

09300 Ceramic Tiling

03530 Concrete Screeds (Granolithic)

SpecPack

09650 Resilient Flooring

09685 Carpet tiles

09680 Carpet

09400 Terrazzo

09630 Stone Flooring and Wall Panels

09300 Ceramic Tiling

03530 Concrete Screeds (Granolithic)

Specification data - Smoothing and levelling underlay compounds

Material

Cementitious.

Colour

Grey.

Primer

ARDEX P 51.

Guidance for specification option:

For standard concrete floors.

ARDEX P 82.

Guidance for specification option:

For non-porous substrates.

Floor covering

Ceramic and quarry tiles, linoleum, vinyl, carpet, parquetry and floating timber.

Substrates

New and existing concrete.

ARDEX A38.

ARDEX A48.

ARDEX K 900 BF.

Manufacturer guidance

Contact manufacturer for substrates with special requirements, such as:

  • Moisture vulnerable concrete.
  • Compressed fibre-cement flooring.
  • Terrazzo, quarry and ceramic tiles.
  • Concrete subfloors with electric under floor heating.
  • Existing epoxy coatings.
  • Lightweight autoclave concrete.
  • Aluminium and steel decking.
  • Primer treated metal.
  • Tongue and groove wooden subfloors.
  • Patching timber under underlay sheets.

Application thickness

Feather edge to any thickness.

Manufacturer guidance

For dense sub-floors such as ceramics, terrazzo and smooth

dense concrete, a mortar layer of 2 – 3 mm is required.

Volatile organic compounds (VOC) content

5 g/L.

Sustainability data

Contains Red List materials

Yes

Country of product manufacture

Australia

Literature

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