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Tools and Adhesives

Tools and Adhesives

At The Tile Gallery in Chippenham, we provide a vast range of different tools, adhesives and grout to make your tiling project as straight-forward and efficient as it can be.

It also means that you don’t need to go to other suppliers for these products, we are a one-stop-shop.

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Tiling Adhesives

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Norcros Ultim8+ Adhesive

1  Norcros Ultim8+

Norcros Ultim8+ Adhesive is a ready mixed dispersion thin bed wall tile adhesive designed for fixing ceramic wall tiles to a variety of substrates. It has excellent non-slip characteristics reducing the need for support battens. It is highly water resistant and is suitable for internal wall tiling in dry, intermittent and frequently wet areas such as domestic and commercial showers including power showers. It has a long pot life for ease of use and minimal wastage. In normal conditions tiles can be grouted 24 hours after fixing.
Conforms to classification BS EN 12004 D2T

Norcros Ultim8

2  Norcros ultim 8

Norcros Ultim8 is an acrylic based organic dispersion wall tile adhesive for fixing ceramic tiles, including large format up to 400mm x 300mm, to a variety of substrates. It has been specially formulated to have excellent wetting out which gives the adhesive high initial grab and superb non-slip characteristics reducing the need for support battens.

Norcros Ultim8 is suitable for internal wall tiling in areas such as kitchens, bathrooms and domestic showers for bed depths up to 3mm. The adhesive has a long pot life for ease of use and minimal wastage. In normal conditions tiles can be grouted 24 hours after fixing.

Conforms to classification BS EN 12004 D1T

Norcros Rapid Porcelain Grey Tile Adhesive

3  Norcros-Rapid-Porcelain-Tile-Adhesive

Norcros Rapid Porcelain Grey Tile Adhesive is a grey cement-based thin bed adhesive designed for fixing fully vitrified porcelain, ceramic and stone* tiles to a variety of building surfaces. It is water and weather resistant and is suitable for both internal and external locations. It has a setting time of 3 hours at 20oc permitting early trafficking of the tiled installation. Containing unique Rock-Tite™ polymeric binders the enhanced flexibility of the adhesive allows a greater range of fixing possibilities normally only achieved by the addition of separate admixtures. The adhesive has excellent thermal ageing properties and is particularly suitable for heated floors and prepared plywood sheets.

When fixing light coloured stone use a white adhesive such as Norcros Rapid Porcelain & Stone White to avoid staining.

Conforms to BS EN 12004 C2F

Norcros Fast Set Rock Tite Adhesive

4  Norcros Fast Set Tile Adhesive With Rocktite

Norcros Fast Set Rock Tite Adhesive is a grey cement based adhesive designed for fixing fully vitrified porcelain, ceramic and stone* tiles to a variety of building surfaces. It is water and weather resistant and is suitable for both internal and external locations. It has a setting time of 3 hours permitting early trafficking of the installation. The performance of Fast Set Rock-Tite Adhesive is significantly improved with the addition of Norcros Adi-Flex polymer admixture which allows a greater range of fixing possibilities to difficult substrates including heated floors, old tiles and certain timber sheets.

Norcros One Part Flexible Grey

5  Norcros One Part Flexible Adhesive (Grey)

Norcros One Part Flexible Grey is a highly polymer fortified adhesive mortar for use on walls and floors in both internal and external locations. It requires only the addition of water as it is specially formulated with Rock-Tite™ polymeric binders to impart flexibility, water resistance and increased strength – usually only achieved by the addition of polymer admixtures. It is ideal for tiliing in heavy duty areas such as swimming pools, commercial showers and locations where thermal variation may occur.

Setting time 16 to 24 hours

When fixing light coloured or translucent tiles/stone use a white adhesive such as One Part Flexible White or Rapid Porcelain & Stone White.

Conforms to classification BS EN 12004 C2T

Norcros One Part Flexible White

6 Norcros One Part Flexible Adhesive (White)

Norcros One Part Flexible White is a highly polymer fortified adhesive mortar for use on walls and floors in both internal and external locations. It requires only the addition of water as it is specially formulated with Rock-Tite™ polymeric binders to impart flexibility, water resistance and increased strength – usually only achieved by the addition of polymer admixtures. It is ideal for tiling in heavy duty areas such as swimming pools, commercial showers and locations where thermal variation may occur.

Setting time 16 to 24 hours

When fixing light coloured or translucent tiles/stone use a white adhesive such as One Part Flexible White or Rapid Porcelain & Stone White.

Conforms to classification BS EN 12004 C2T

Norcros One Part Tile Direct to Wood Adhesive

9 Norcros Thick Bed Porcelain & Stone (Grey)

Norcros One Part Tile Direct to Wood Adhesive is a 1-part highly flexible rubberised thin bed wall and floor tile adhesive specifically designed for fixing fully vitrified porcelain, ceramic and dark natural stone tiles to substrates where background movement, vibration or thermal movement precludes the use of conventional polymer modified cement-based adhesives.

It is water-resistant and is suitable for use in both internal and external locations. It has a setting time of 3 hours at 20oC, permitting early trafficking of the tiled installation. The adhesive has excellent thermal ageing properties.

Designated BS EN 12007 C1FS1

Norcros Rapid Porcelain & Stone White Adhesive

10  Norcros Thick Bed Porcelain & Stone (White)

Norcros Rapid Porcelain & Stone White Adhesive is a white cement-based thin bed adhesive designed for fixing fully vitrified porcelain, ceramic and stone tiles to a variety of building surfaces. It is water and weather resistant and is suitable for both internal and external locations. It has a setting time of 3 hours at 20oC permitting early trafficking of the tiled installation. Containing unique Rock-Tite™ polymeric binders the enhanced flexibility of the adhesive allows a greater range of fixing possibilities normally only achieved by the addition of separate admixtures.

The adhesive has excellent thermal ageing properties and is particularly suitable for heated floors and timber floors when overlaid with WBP/Marine grade plywood.

Conforms to BS EN 12004 C2F

Norcros Thick Bed Porcelain & Stone Grey Floor Tile Adhesive

7 Norcros One Part Direct To Wood

Norcros Thick Bed Porcelain & Stone Grey Floor Tile Adhesive is a grey cement based thick bed floor adhesive designed for fixing fully vitrified porcelain, ceramic and natural stone* tiles to a variety of floor surfaces. Its shrinkage compensating deep bed formulation makes it ideal for the installation of large format tiles and slabs affording excellent area contact without the need to back butter. It is water and weather resistant and is suitable for both internal and external locations. It has a setting time of 3 hours permitting early trafficking of the tile installations. Containing unique Rock-Tite™ polymeric binders, the enhanced flexibility of the adhesive allows a greater range of fixing possibilities normally only achieved by the addition of separate admixtures. The adhesive has excellent thermal ageing properties and is particularly suitable for heated floors and timber floors when overlaid with WBP/Marine grade plywood.

Conforms to BS EN 12004 C2F

*When fixing light coloured stone use a white adhesive such as Norcros Thick Bed Stone & Porcelain White or Rapid Porcelain & Stone White to avoid staining.

Norcros Thick Bed Porcelain & Stone White Floor Tile Adhesive

8 Norcros Rapid Porcelain & Stone Adhesive

Norcros Thick Bed Porcelain & Stone White Floor Tile Adhesive is a white cement based thick bed floor adhesive designed for fixing fully vitrified porcelain, ceramic and natural stone* tiles to a variety of floor surfaces. Its shrinkage compensating deep bed formulation makes it ideal for the installation of large format tiles and slabs affording excellent area contact without the need to back butter. It is water and weather resistant and is suitable for both internal and external locations. It has a setting time of 3 hours permitting early trafficking of the tile installations. Containing unique Rock-Tite™ polymeric binders, the enhanced flexibility of the adhesive allows a greater range of fixing possibilities normally only achieved by the addition of separate admixtures. The adhesive has excellent thermal ageing properties and is particularly suitable for heated floors and timber floors when overlaid with WBP/Marine grade plywood.

Conforms to BS EN 12004 C2F

Norcros Universal Levelling Compound

13 Norcros Universal Levelling Compound

Norcros Universal Levelling Compound is a single part polymer modified self-smoothing floor levelling compound. It is suitable for levelling a variety of substrates including concrete, cement: sand screed, flooring grade asphalt, terrazzo and existing quarry and vinyl tiles. It is ideal for use with under tile heating mats where it may be used to cover the wired elements, providing a level substrate to tile to and also protecting the heating elements during the fixing process.

Its excellent levelling and flow properties make it ideal for preparing sub floors prior to fixing ceramic, porcelain or natural stone tiles or soft floor coverings such as carpet, vinyl and timber. It has a setting time of 3 hours permitting early foot traffic and fast track tile fixing. The product is designed to be used from 0 to 8mm thick in one coat, or with the addition of single sixe granite chippings up to 20mm.

Norcros Stop Mould Flexible Wall Grout

14 Norcros Stop Mould Flexible Wall Tile Grout

Norcros Stop Mould Flexible Wall Grout is a fine textured smooth finish grouting material for internal and external wall tiling joints up to 5mm wide. The inclusion of Rock-Tite™ polymeric binders make it ideal for use with all types of tiles including glass where it has excellent adhesion characteristics. It needs only the addition of water and its high flexural strength makes it ideal for dry lined walls and surfaces subject to vibration and durability such as power showers. The product contains Stop Mould Anti-Bacterial Fortification to protect against the build-up of mould and the discolouration of grouting typically found in areas where frequent wetting, high humidity and condensation may prevail. Norcros Stop Mould Flexible Wall Grout is water resistant but not impervious to the passage of water. In situations where the background needs to be protected against water ingress the use of Norcros Wet Seal should be considered. Where an impervious grout joint is required Norcros Super Epoxy Grout should be used.

Available colours: Jasmine / Grey / Dark Grey / Anthracite / Alabaster / Brown / Limestone / Creme/ White

Conforms to classification BS EN 13888 CG2

Norcros Wall Tile Grout

15 Norcros Wall Tile Grout

Norcros Wall Tile Grout is a fine water resistant tiling grout for use in up to 3mm wide joints in ceramic, stone, vitrified tiles and mosaics. The fine texture of the grout is designed to prevent scratching of tile surfaces during the grouting process and it is easy to use. It needs only the addition of water for use but can be improved for surfaces subject to vibration and where reduced water permeability is required with the use of Norcros Ad-Flex Grout Additive. Norcros Wall Tile Grout is water resistant but not impervious to the passage of water. In situations where the background needs to be protected against water ingress the use of Norcros Wet Seal should be considered.

Available colours Creme/White

Where an impervious grout joint is required Norcros Super Epoxy Grout should be used.

Conforms to classification BS EN 13888 CG1

It should also be noted that the Pantone references are not by any means a true match and have been selected for being the ‘closest available’ to the actual grout colours.

Norcros Flexible Floor & Wall Grout

16 Norcros Flexible Floor & Wall Tile Grout

Norcros Flexible Floor & Wall Grout is a hard wearing, water and weather resistant tiling grout. It is suitable for joint widths of 2-20mm and for grouting between all types of wall and floor tiles including porcelain. Containing unique Rock-Tite™ polymeric binders the enhanced flexibility of the grout allows a greater range of fixing possibilities normally only achieved by the addition of separate admixtures.

Available Colours

White
Grey
Creme
Limestone
Sandstone
Dark Grey

Norcros Floor & Wall Tile Grout

17 Norcros Floor & Wall Tile Grout

Norcros Floor & Wall Tile Grout is a water and weather resistant tiling grout for use in grout joints from 2 –12mm wide between ceramic, natural stone, vitrified tile and mosaics on both walls and floors. The grout is easy to use needing only the addition of water but can be improved for surfaces subject to vibration and where reduced water permeability is required with Norcros Adi-Flex Grout Additive.

Norcros Floor & Wall Tile Grout can be used in both internal and external conditions and in fully immersed conditions such as pools. It is water resistant but not impervious to the passage of water, in situations where the background needs to be protected against water ingress the use of Norcros Wet Seal should be considered. Where an impervious grout joint is required, Norcros Super Epoxy Grout should be used.

Available in Grey and Limestone

Conforms to classification BS EN 13888 CG1.

Norcros Prime Bond

18 Norcros Prime Bond 1L & 5L

 Norcros Prime Bond is a multipurpose water based synthetic SBR polymer. It is water and weather resistant and is suitable for internal and external use on a wide range of substrates as a primer, sealer, dust proofer, slurry bonding coat and admixture in screeds and renders.

Shake bottle before use.

19 Norcros Wet Seal Tanking Kit Box

Norcros Wet Seal

Norcros Wet Seal is a white brush applied tanking membrane specifically designed for use beneath ceramic, porcelain and natural stone tiles and mosaics on both internal walls and floors in installations subject to intermittent and frequent wetting such as domestic and commercial showers, wet rooms and saunas.

Norcros Wet Seal is sold in kit form, consisting of 5kg of liquid membrane, 500ml of Norcros Prime Bond Primer and 10m of 100mm wide waterproof polyester tape. Additional 5m lengths of 100mm wide tape and 1m x 1m pieces of waterproof polyester matting are available if required. The polyester tape and matting are designed to reinforce the membrane in areas where additional stresses may be encountered such as junctions between walls and floors, changes in plane, internal and external corners, around floor drains and channels and on suspended and timber floors and in heavily trafficked areas.

Norcros Wet Seal is suitable for use on all types of substrate for interior tile installations including moisture sensitive backgrounds such as timber, plaster and plasterboard. It is also ideal for use on tile backer boards. N.B. proprietary tile backer boards are designed to remain dimensionally stable during partial/ complete saturation, however they are not impervious to the passage of water until they have been coated with Norcros Wet Seal.

Norcros Wet Seal should not be used externally or in areas of total immersion such as swimming pools.

Norcros Wet Seal may be tiled 24 hours after application, however in low temperatures or in areas of high humidity this drying time will be extended.