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Is S1 or S2 tile adhesive better?
Many tile adhesives have an S1 or S2 rating, but what’s the difference? Summary: Flexibility, water resistance, bond strength, uses cases, and cost.
Flexibility
S1: S1 adhesives are more flexible and are suitable for tiling applications that may experience some movement, such as underfloor heating systems or substrates with slight expansion and contraction.
S2: S2 adhesives are even more flexible and are more suited to applications that have more movement and / or vibration for example, floating floors or tiling on to tongue and groove floorboards.
Water Resistance
S1: S1 adhesives offer good water resistance and can be used in wet areas like bathrooms and kitchens.
S2: S2 adhesives provide higher water resistance and are ideal for submerged or permanently wet areas, such as swimming pools. Also can help with frost resistance
Bond Strength
S1: S1 adhesives offer a strong bond and are suitable for most standard tiling applications.
S2: S2 adhesives provide an exceptionally strong bond and are often used for heavy or large format tiles.
Use Cases
S1: S1 adhesives are versatile and can be used in various tiling projects, including wall and floor tiling, indoors and outdoors.
S2: S2 adhesives are typically reserved for more demanding applications, such as commercial projects or areas with extreme conditions.
Cost
S1: S1 adhesives are generally more cost-effective and suitable for most residential tiling projects.
S2: S2 adhesives are usually more expensive due to their specialised properties, making them a choice for specific, high-performance applications.
The choice between S1 and S2 tile adhesives depends on the specific requirements of your tiling project. S1 adhesives are versatile and cost-effective for most residential applications, while S2 adhesives are best suited for demanding or extreme conditions where enhanced flexibility, superior bond strength and water resistance are essential.
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Some of the most popular S2 tile adhesives include:
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Britflex S2 Rapidset Highly Flexible Tile Adhesive C2FTE – Pallet Deals and Bulk Buy£447.60 – £871.90 +VAT -
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ROCATEX C2TE S2 Ultimate Slow Flex White Tile & Natural Stone Adhesive, 20kg – Pallet Deals and Bulk Buy£499.00 – £822.90 +VAT -
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ROCATEX C2FT S2 Ultimate Rapid Flex White tile adhesive – Pallet Deals and Bulk Buy£499.00 – £819.90 +VAT
S1 tile adhesives include:
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ROCATEX C2FT S1 Rapid Flex Grey Tile Adhesive, 20kg – Pallet Deals and Bulk Buy£358.00 – £569.90 +VAT -
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ROCATEX C2TE S1 Slow Flex Grey Tile Adhesive, 20kg – Pallet Deals and Bulk Buy£343.00 – £514.90 +VAT
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