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These features support large and heavy tile placements, including very large and thin porcelain tiles.","Answer",{"name":64,"@type":59,"acceptedAnswer":65},"Which substrates are suitable for using ARDEX X 77 MICROTEC?",{"text":66,"@type":62},"Suitable substrates include common cured concrete, CBU, approved waterproofing and uncoupling membranes, existing tiles (tile over tile)*, properly prepared plywood (interior horizontal only), and non-aluminum metal (interior only, with technical service contact). Concrete with approved, properly primed non-water-soluble adhesive residue is also acceptable.",{"name":68,"@type":59,"acceptedAnswer":69},"What jobsite conditions are required during installation and cure?",{"text":70,"@type":62},"Substrate and ambient temperatures must be at least 50°F / 10°C during installation and cure. If installing over an in-floor heating system, the heating must be turned off 48 hours before, during, and at least 48 hours after completion.","https://schema.org",{"og:url":32,"og:type":73,"og:title":10,"og:site_name":45,"og:description":12},"article",{"robots":75,"canonical":32},"index,follow",{"doc_id":77,"site_id":7},671952,1793583160,{"code":4,"msg":80,"data":81},"success",{"doc_id":77,"user_id":82,"nickname":42,"user_avatar":83,"doc_module":4,"category_id":84,"category_name":29,"doc_title":10,"doc_description":12,"doc_content":85,"file_id":86,"file_url":87,"file_type":88,"file_size":89,"view_count":26,"is_deleted":4,"is_public":22,"is_downloadable":22,"audit_status":22,"page_count":84,"language":90,"language_code":8,"site_id":7,"html_lang":8,"table_of_contents":91,"faqs":92,"seo_title":93,"seo_description":12,"update_tm":78,"read_time":94},687208528416,"https://ap-avatar.wpscdn.com/davatar_9964176cb1d06d4a9deccf72a44ae3dc",6,"ARDEX X 77™ MICROTEC®  \nFiber Reinforced Tile and Stone Mortar  \nThe most advanced technology ideal for large format porcelain tile installations, exterior or interior, floor or wall  \nUse for setting porcelain, quarry, ceramic, glass (not-submerged) and most natural stone (moisture insensitive) tiles  \nAdvanced technology for very large and thin porcelain tiles  \nExtended open time of 60 minutes and unmatched sag resistance – double the ISO standards Outstanding coverage – 110 sq. ft. per bag (1/4” sq. notch trowel)  \nEasy to apply creamy consistency  \nNon-sag  \nIdeal for large-format and large heavy tile  \n3-hour pot life  \nWater and frost resistant – ideal for swimming pools* and high traffic areas  \nInterior and exterior applications  \nARDEX Americas 400 Ardex Park Drive Aliquippa, PA 15001 USA  \n888-512-7339 [www.ardexamericas.com](www.ardexamericas.com)  \nARDEX X 77™ MICROTEC®  \nFiber Reinforced Tile and Stone Mortar  \nSuitable Substrates  \n􀀁 Common building substrates (concrete that has cured for at least 28 days, CBU in accordance with manufacturer guidelines, etc.)  \n􀀁 Existing tiles (tile over tile)*  \n􀀁 Approved waterproofing and uncoupling membranes  \no Horizontal (Floors): Interior Only  \no Vertical (Walls): Interior or Exterior  \n􀀁 Plywood (interior, horizontal applications)  \n􀀁 Metal (non-aluminum; Interior Only; Contact the ARDEX Technical Service Department before proceeding further)  \n􀀁 Approved, properly prepared, non-water-soluble adhesive residue on concrete; Properly primed (ARDEX P 4)  \n*Must be sound, solid and well-bonded to underlying, structurally sound substrates.  \nSome substrates require priming.  \nSuitable Applications  \n􀀁 Dry or damp substrates (no standing water)  \n􀀁 Interior areas dry or intermittently wet, such as shower floors and walls  \n􀀁 Exterior (not plywood)  \n􀀁 Pools and other submerged areas that are properly balanced in accordance with pool industry standards; not saltwater pools  \n􀀁 Installation of most common tile types:  \no Not for moisture-sensitive tile and stone  \no Not for glass tiles in Pools and other submerged areas  \no For highly absorbent tile and for resin-backed tile and stone: Contact the ARDEX Technical Service Department before proceeding further  \nJobsite Conditions  \nDuring installation and cure, substrate and ambient temperatures must be a minimum of 50°F / 10°C. If installing over an in-floor heating system, turn the heating system off 48 hours before, during and at least 48 hours after completion of the installation.  \nStep 1: Substrate Preparation (Proper Prep™)  \nMechanically clean substrate, if necessary by shot blasting or similar means. Do not use acid etching, adhesive removers, solvents or sweeping compounds, as these are bond breakers. Sanding is not an effective method to remove contaminants from concrete.  \nSubstrate must be dry and alkali free. All substrates must be sound, solid and thoroughly clean of all bond-breaking contaminants, including but not limited to: overwatered or otherwise loose or weak material; dirt, dust, wax, grease, paints and oils; unapproved curing compounds and sealers; and unsuitable adhesive residues.  \nFollowing preparation, thoroughly vacuum to remove all excess dirt and debris.  \nHandle and dispose of asbestos and other hazardous materials in accordance with prevailing regulations, which supersede the recommendations in this document.  \nFor full details on Proper Prep, reference the following articles at [www.ardexamericas.com/services/properprep:](www.ardexamericas.com/services/properprep:)  \n􀀁 Article 1: Preparing Concrete for Bonded ARDEX or HENRY Applications  \n􀀁 Article 1 . 1: Preparing Concrete for ARDEX Underlayments  \n􀀁 Article 2: Preparing Wood for Bonded ARDEX Applications  \n􀀁 Proper Prep Brochure  \nNon-water-soluble adhesive residue must be wet scraped to a thin, well-bonded residue ([rfci.com](rfci.com)) . For additional information, see Article 1 above.  \nThe plane of wall surfaces must be plumb and true. 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