Cement-based Adhesives

photo: bag of Sontex RS2

Sontex RS2
for wall & floor

Sontex RS2 is a fast-setting, polymer modified cement adhesive for fixing ceramic tiles, fully vitrified, porcelain, mosaics and natural stone in interior and exterior

  • Grout after just 2 hours
  • Excellent grab, reduces need for battens or spacers
  • Suitable for porcelain tiles and wet areas
  • Conforms to BS EN 12004: Type C Class 1F
  • For thin bed applications
  • Can be used for tiling onto braced timber with SontexWoodflex
Property Value
Colour Grey
Max. bed thickness 6mm
Open time approx. 10 mins
Pot life approx. 30 mins
Walkable approx. 2 hours
Product Code
158905
158906 		Size
10kg
20kg
Coverage 3.5 kg of adhesive covers
approx. 1m² at 3mm thickness

Sontex Rapid Set data sheet
PDF Filesize: 19KB

photo: bag of Sontex WoodFlex Admix

Sontex WoodFlex Admix
for wall & floor

Sontex Woodflex Admix is for use with Sontex RS2 when bonding to timber floors.

  • Improves adhesion to both tile and substrate
  • Improves flexural strength allowing limited substrate movement
  • Reduces water permeability of adhesive
  • No Priming needed*

*when added to Sontex RS2 (10kg)

Property Value
Appearance Liquid –White
Dry film – Opaque
Working time approx. 30 mins*
Open time approx. 15 mins*
Walkable approx. 2-3 hours*
Grouting after approx. 2-3 hours*
Full load after approx. 1 day*
Product Code
158952 		Size
3.7 litres
Usage 3.7 litres to
10kg of Sontex RS2

Sontex WoodFlex Admix data sheet
PDF Filesize: 16KB

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photo: Sontex Rapidflex (RF)

Sontex Rapidflex (RF)
for wall & floor

Sontex Rapidflex is a fast-setting cement-based adhesive for fixing ceramic tiles, mosaics and similar wall and floor finishes in interior and exterior situations. It can be used safely in wet areas.

  • Strong bond for thin bed applications
  • Flexibility allows limited substrate movement, ideal for use on timber floors and with underfloor heating
  • Ideal for tile-on-tile work
  • Exceeds BS EN 12004 C2FT
  • NEW –White colour, ideal for light coloured natural stone
Property Value
Color Grey and White
Max. bed thickness 6mm
Open time approx. 30 mins
Pot life approx. 45 mins
Walkable approx. 3 hours
Product Code
158902
New 		Size
20kg Grey
20kg White
Coverage 3.5 kg of adhesive covers
approx. 1m² at 3mm thickness

Sontex Rapidflex (RF) data sheet
PDF Filesize: 19KB

Sontex Rapidflex (RF) MSDS data sheet
PDF Filesize: 51KB

photo: bag of Sontex Pourable Thick-Bed Tile Adhesive

Sontex Pourable Thick-Bed Tile Adhesive
for wall & floor

Sontex Pourable Thick-Bed is a fast-setting, cementbased, polymer-modified floor mortar for fixing void-free large format ceramic, porcelain and quarry tiles, natural stone slabs, terrazzo tiles and pavers in interior and exterior situations.

  • Fast-track laying, fast setting
  • Walkable and groutable after 3 hours
  • Strong adhesion
  • Resistant to water and frost
  • Compatible with underfloor heating systems
  • Ideal for uneven surfaces
  • Eliminates back buttering
  • Conforms to BS EN 12004: C2F
Property Value
Bed thickness 4-20 mm
Open time approx. 20 mins
Pot life approx. 50 mins
Walkable approx. 3 hours
Grouting after approx. 3 hours
Full load after approx. 1 day
Product Code
158926
158872 		Size
20 kg Grey
20 kg White
Coverage 20 kg bag sufficient for approx. 3-4m² at 5mm bed thickness

Sontex Pourable Thick-Bed data sheet
PDF Filesize: 19KB

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photo: bag of Sontex WTA

Sontex WTA
for wall & floor

Sontex WTA is a cement-based adhesive for fixing ceramic tiles, porcelain and mosaics in interior and exterior situations. It can be used safely in wet and immersed areas such as showers.

  • Excellent grip
  • Reduces need for battens or spacers
  • For non-vitrified and vitrified tiles in thin bed method
  • Ideal for porcelain mosaics with addition of Sontex adhesive/ Grout Admix
  • Conforms to BS EN 12004:C1T
Property Value
Colour Grey or White
Max. bed thickness 6 mm
Open time approx. 20 mins
Pot life approx. 4 hours
Walkable approx. 24 hours
Product Code
158684
158879 		Size & Colour
20 kg Grey
20 kg White
Coverage 3.5 kg of adhesive
covers approx. 1m² at 3mm thickness

Sontex WTA data sheet
PDF Filesize: 18KB

photo: bag of Sontex WTA Flex Tile Adhesive

Sontex WTA Flex
for wall & floor

SontexWTA is a cement-based adhesive for fixing ceramic tiles, mosaics and vitrified and fully vitrified tiles in interior and exterior situations. It is safe for use in wet and immersed areas such as showers and swimming pools and its flexibility accommodates limited movement, flexing and vibration.

  • Flexible with strong bond
  • Reduces need for battens or spacers
  • Ideal for tile-on-tile work
  • Exceeds BS EN 12004 C2TE
  • Suitable for underfloor heating systems
Property Value
Colour Grey or White
Max. bed thickness 6 mm
Open time approx. 30 mins
Pot life approx. 30 mins
Walkable approx. 12 hours
Product Code
158884
158868 		Size & Colour
20 kg Grey
20 kg White
Coverage 3.5 kg of adhesive
covers approx. 1m² at 3mm thickness

Sontex WTA Flex data sheet
PDF Filesize: 16KB

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Ready Mixed Adhesives

photo: bag of Sontex Gripfast Tile Adhesive

Sontex Gripfast

Sontex Gripfast ceramic tile adhesive is a readymixed, polymer-based, thin-bed adhesive for fixing ceramic tiles to most interior wall surfaces. It is suitable for kitchens, bathrooms and domestic showers when used with a waterproof grout.

  • Ready to use
  • Non-slip, excellent grip
  • Reduces/eliminates need for battens or spacers
Property Value
Colour off-white
Specific gravity 1.5 approx.
Bed thickness max. 3mm
Shear strength (typical) 14 KN
Product Code
158737
158738
158739 		Size
3.75 kg
7.5 kg
15 kg
Coverage 1.5 kg per m² approx

Sontex Gripfast data sheet
PDF Filesize: 18KB

Sontex Gripfast MSDS data sheet
PDF Filesize: 1MB

photo: bag of Sontex Acrylic

Sontex Acrylic

Sontex Acrylic ceramic tile adhesive is a highquality, ready-mixed, polymer-based, thin-bed adhesive for fixing ceramic tiles to most interior wall surfaces. It is ideal for tile-on-work and can be used in kitchens, bathrooms and domestic showers when used with a waterproof grout.

  • Ready to use
  • Non-slip, excellent grip
  • Reduces/eliminates need for battens or spacers
Property Value
Colour off-white
Specific gravity 1.5 approx.
Bed thickness max. 3mm
Shear strength (typical) 14 KN
Product Code
158761 		Size
15 kg
Coverage 1.5 kg per m² approx

Sontex Acrylic data sheet
PDF Filesize: 18KB

Sontex Acrylic MSDS data sheet
PDF Filesize: 2.6MB

photo: bag of Sontex Aquafast

Sontex Aquafast

Water-resistant Sontex Aquafast ceramic tile adhesive is a ready-mixed, polymer-based, thinbed adhesive for fixing ceramic tiles to most interior wall surfaces. Ideal for kitchens, bathrooms and showers.

  • Ready to use
  • Non-slip, excellent grip
  • Reduces/eliminates need for battens or spacers
  • Exceeds requirements of BS EN 12004 D2T
  • For water-sensitive substrates, used with a waterproof grout
Property Value
Colour off-white
Specific gravity 1.5 approx.
Bed thickness max. 3mm
Shear strength (typical) 14 KN
Product Code
158753 		Size
15 kg
Coverage 1.3-1.5kg per m² approx

Sontex Aquafast data sheet
PDF Filesize: 20KB

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