Rapid Setting Latex Smoothing and Leveling Compound - Ardex K 60™ ARDITEX

Self-Smoothing Latex

ARDEX K 60™ ARDITEX is a self-smoothing, trowelable latex leveling compound made from a blend of Portland cement and other hydraulic cements. It offers excellent adhesion, flexibility, and moisture resistance. ARDEX K 60 is ideal for smoothing interior surfaces such as concrete, wood, terrazzo, ceramic and quarry tile, steel, select epoxy coating systems, and non-water-soluble adhesive residue on concrete, all before the installation of finished flooring at any grade level.

Features and Benefits

• Levels and smooths interior concrete, wood, terrazzo, ceramic and quarry tile, steel, select epoxy coating systems, and non-water-soluble adhesive residue on concrete
• Made from a blend of Portland cement and hydraulic cements
• No water needed—just mix with a latex additive
• No mechanical profiling required (except for steel substrates; see below)
• No priming needed (except for non-ARDEX epoxy substrates; see below)
• Trowelable and capable of smoothing floors to 1/8" (3 mm) or less
• Walkable within 2–3 hours
• Suitable for use under ARDEX MC™ Moisture Control Systems
• For interior use only

Standards

• SystemOne
• Tested according to ASTM C1708
• International Maritime Organization (IMO) compliant

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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