ARDEX S 48 Hybrid: Speed and Versatility for Tile Setting

Accelerate your interior tile projects with ARDEX S 48™ Rapid-Set Mortar / Mastic Hybrid, a versatile and rapid setting solution perfect for glass tiles and backsplashes.

Features

• Rapid Setting Formula: Ideal for fast-track installations, allowing grouting within 1 to 5 hours.
• Versatile Applications: Suitable for porcelain, glass, ceramic, quarry, mosaics, and most natural stone tiles.
• Creamy Consistency: Offers the ease of application similar to a pre-mixed mastic.
• Ideal for Intermittent Wet Areas: Perfect for residential bathrooms and kitchens.
• Time-Efficient: Install tile and grout on the same day, streamlining project timelines.
• Smooth Application: Its smooth consistency ensures easy spreading and positioning.
• Multipurpose Use: Can be used over all common substrates in interior tile applications.
• High-Performance: Combines the benefits of both mortar and mastic for superior bonding.

Standards

• SystemOne
• Meets or Exceeds ANSI A 136.1 Type 1
• Meets or exceeds ANSI 118.4
• Meets or exceeds ANSI 118.11
• ISO Classification: 13007 C2 FT S2

Installation

• Mixing Ratio: 3 quarts (2.8 L) of water per 10 lb. (4.5 kg) package
• (For smaller batches, use 2 parts powder to 1 part water by volume)
• Approximate Coverage per 10 lb. (4.5 kg) package:
• 1/4” x 1/4” Sq. Notch trowel; 30 sq. ft (2.7 sq. m)
• 5/32″ V-Notch trowel; 80 sq. ft. (7.4 sq. m)

Performance

• Open Time: Up to 20 minutes
• Pot Life: 30 minutes
• Working Time: Up to 10 – 20 minutes
• **Time to Grout: Walls: 1 – 3 hours
• Floors: 5 hours
• Color: White
• VOC: 0
• Storage: Store in a cool, dry area. Do not leave packages exposed to sun.
• Shelf Life: 1 year, if unopened
• Warranty: ARDEX L.P. Standard Limited Warranty Applies