ARDEX FA 20 is an advanced fibre reinforced smoothing and levelling compound, featuring  ICROTEC technology that is designed to rapidly smooth and level new and existing substrates prior to applying a floor finish.

ARDEX FA 20 can be applied to timber floors, flooring grade asphalt and existing substrates with adhesive  residues. ARDEX FA 20 can normally be walked on after approximately 2 hours at 20°C

• Rapid hardening and drying – walkable in just 2 hours
• Can be applied directly to floor boards
• Excellent smooth surface finish
• Multipurpose, also ideal for levelling and smoothing cement/sand screeds, steel and existing tiled surfaces
• Suitable for use on screeds containing underfloor heating

Unit Size Available: 20kg

Coverage: Approximately 5m² at 3mm thick per 20kg bag.

Pot life (20°C): approximately 30 minutes

Walkability (20°C): after approximately 2 hours

COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH
after 1 day approximately 16 N/mm2
after 7 days approximately 23 N/mm2
after 28 days approximately 30 N/mm2

FLEXURAL TENSILE STRENGTH
after 1 day approximately 4.5 N/mm2
after 7 days approximately 7.0 N/mm2
after 28 days approximately 9.5 N/mm2

BALL PRESSURE HARDNESS (BRINELL)
after 1 day approximately 30 N/mm2
after 7 days approximately 35 N/mm2
after 28 days approximately 40 N/mm2

SUITABLE FOR WHEELCHAIR USE: Yes

Suitable for underfloor heating: Yes

NOTE: If smoothing timber floors incorporating underfloor or undertile heating systems prior to installing ceramic or natural stone tiles, consult the ARDEX Technical Department for advice.