KERAKOLL’s streamlined range of levelling compounds, adhesives and grouts may seem small compared to many of its competitors, but the simplification is a result of the R&D team going back to the drawing board to reinvent the way its products are formulated.

One technology for which Kerakoll says it’s well-known is its Gel-Technology that is now used in its H40 tiling adhesives and in one of the of self-levelling compounds in its new range which were launched in April.

Says the company, ‘Levelflex Gel uses Kerakoll’s gel technology for a multipurpose, easy to apply compound that can be used on many different substrates including flooring grade plywood, and even metal, producing outstanding results every time.

‘Its variable rheology allows you to adapt it to the specific requirements of your project, giving you exceptional control whether you need a free flowing self-smoothing layer, or a more robust self-levelling application that can be trowelled to greater depths.

‘The surface finish is flawless, avoiding the need for remedial work before tiling. Levelflex Gel is rapid-setting, capable of receiving foot traffic or tiles after 90 mins, but still has a prolonged working time of 30 mins, giving you the best of both worlds.’

The company continues, ‘In the H40 range, the same technology was used to develop three powder-form adhesives, H40 Gel, Advanced and Ultimate, that can be used on multiple substrates and with any type of ceramic or stone tile whether internally or outside. All three adhesives are easy to spread and hold their shape, supporting the weight of large tiles and stopping vertical slip on walls, making work on-site simple. The rapid setting adhesives are non-hazardous to the environment and human health, as the formulation doesn’t include Portland cement and is non-irritating to the skin.

‘The way the mix flows means it fully wets the back of the tile, filling voids, and ensuring a full structural bond, while the fact it doesn’t dry out means it doesn’t thicken or allow a film to form.
‘H40 Extreme, the final product in the range is a hybrid gel-adhesive. It combines extreme fluidity – it’s five times less viscous than a traditional polyurethane adhesive – with extreme flexibility, as it’s 10 times more deformable than generic S2 adhesives. It can cope with the most extreme on-site conditions making it the obvious choice for sites with uncommon and/or difficult substrates that cause problems for other adhesives.’

‘Its grout ranges tell a similar story with Fugabella Color, a hybrid resin-cement grout with performance values close to those of an RG grout, which can be used internally and externally, and the newly launched Fugalite Color, which is rated RG and R2 so can be used as an epoxy resin grout and an adhesive.

‘Its dense, non-absorbent surface resists abrasion and chemical attack, making it ideal for areas exposed to heavy use, damp conditions or regular cleaning, including swimming pools. Both these ranges are available in 50 contemporary shades to match to, or contrast with the tiles.’
Please get in touch with the Kerakoll commercial team to arrange for a product trial or for more information.
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