Britflex S2 Rapidset Highly Flexible Tile Adhesive C2FTE – Pallet Deals and Bulk Buy

Britflex S2 Rapidset Highly Flexible Tile Adhesive further information:

Coverage: 3.5kg/m2 at approximately 3mm bed depth.

BRITFLEX S2 RAPIDSET is suitable for fixing different tiles including ceramics, slate, limestone, marble, porcelain, terrazzo and mosaics to a differing number of surfaces where slight movement is a factor. This includes all timber floors such as tongue and groove and floating floors. Moisture sensitive backgrounds must be sealed correctly before tiling and it is recommended that a suitable wet room system is used. If used externally then a solid bed method of fixing is recommended. BRITFLEX S2 RAPIDSET is suitable for both matted and piped underfloor heating. If the matted type is to be used then the heating element should be embedded in a layer of tile adhesive or self levelling compound and allowed to set prior to fixing tiles.

PREPARATION

All surfaces must be free from loose matter, dry, clean from any dust or grease, fixed securely with screws to the supports and be dimensionally stable with no excessive movement. On a wooden substrate if this cannot be achieved then the floor must be overlaid with at least 15mm marine plywood mechanically fixed at 300mm centres.

MIXING RATIO

Add 20kg of BRITFLEX S2 RAPIDSET into a mixing vessel containing 5lt of clean cold water. BRITFLEX S2 RAPIDSET should be mixed either by hand or with a mechanical mixer with water to form a smooth, lump free thixotropic paste. Mix as desired and allow to stand for 2 minutes before re-mixing for 30 seconds. Apply adhesive to the surface so that a continuous bed of adhesive between 3mm and 6mm is achieved. BRITFLEX S2 RAPIDSET can be used up to 10mm in uneven areas.

Britflex S2 Rapidset Technical Information

All work should be carried out in accordance to the following Codes of Practice:

• BS 8000: Workmanship on Construction Sites
• BS 5385: Wall and Floor Tiling
• APPLICATION TEMPERATURE: Between 5°C and 30°C
• POT LIFE: 40 minutes
• BEFORE GROUTING: 3 hours*
• FULL USE: 24 hours*

*NOTE – The above times refer to site conditions of 20°C. These times will be increased at lower temperatures and reduced at elevated temperatures.

APPLICATION

Plasterboard:
Ensure boards are securely fixed to the framework ideally screwed at 300mm centres and are rigid. The weight limit of plasterboard should be adhered to (32kg/m2 maximum load). Prime with a 2:1 dilution of BRITPRIMER before tiling.

Gypsum Plaster:
Ensure surface is dry and dust free with less than 0.5% moisture. Allow new plaster to dry for a minimum of 4 weeks. Prime with 2 neat coats of BRITPRIMER (20kg/m2 maximum load).

Brickwork, Blockwork and Render:
Ensure surface is fully cured and dry prior to tiling. Ensure the surface is free of contaminates. Prime the surface with a 1:1 dilution of BRITPRIMER and clean cold water before tiling.

Concrete Screeds:
Ensure surface is dry with less than 5% moisture. New concrete screeds must be allowed a minimum of 6 weeks drying time. Mechanically remove laitance from the surface of the concrete. Prime with a 2:1 dilution of BRITPRIMER before tiling.

Asphalt, Vinyl and Glazed Tiles:
Ensure surface is stable and suitable to receive a further surface coating Remove all contaminates. Abrade the surface to provide a key. Prime the surface with BRITPRIMER diluted 1:1 with clean cold water mixed with approx 30% by weight of BRITFLEX S1 RAPIDSET to form a slurry bond coat. Apply to floor and allow to dry before tiling commences.

Timber – Tongue & Groove Floorboards:
Ensure timber is structurally sound and capable of supporting the weight of the tiles/adhesive. Surface must be free of any contaminates. Boards must be securely fixed to supporting joists prior to overboarding with at least 15mm marine plywood screw fixed at 300mm centres. Apply one coat of BRITPRIMER diluted 1:1 with clean cold water and allow to dry prior to tiling.

Anhydrite:
Ensure surface is dry with less than 0.5% moisture. Surface laitance should be removed by scarification with a carbide disc. The surface should then be vacuumed to ensure no debris is left on the floor. Prime the Anhydrite screed with 2 neat coats of BRITPRIMER and allow to dry before tiling commences.

Metal and Fibreglass:
Ensure that the surface is structurally sound and free from loose matter. Mix one part BRITPRIMER to one part BRITFLEX S2 RAPIDSET, apply to surface and allow to dry before tiling commences.

GROUTING

Grouting should be carried out using BRITFLEXI GROUT mixed with BRIT SUPERFLEX liquid additive only after 3 hours and depending on site conditions.

Britflex S2 Rapidset technical information: