Tile adhesive
The glue that holds the tile to the wall or floor. It comes as a powder you mix with water, or ready-mixed in a tub.
- Flexible powder (S1) = good for almost everything, including underfloor heating and porcelain.
- Rapid set = grout in about 3 hours, but less working time.
- Ready-mixed tub = ceramic wall tiles in dry areas only.
Brands and types in the UK (24)
Ardex X7
Flexible, standard set. Walls and floors, almost all tile types.
Technical data
- 20 kg · ≈5.1 m² at 3 mm
- EN 12004
- open time 30 min
- pot life 5 h
- bed 1–6 mm
- grout: walls 8 h, floors 24 h
Data sheet: PDF
Source: Builder Depot
Ardex X7R
Flexible and rapid: grout and walk on after 3 hours.
Technical data
- 20 kg · ≈4.7 m² at 3 mm
- EN 12004 C2 FE S1
- pot life 60 min
- bed 1–6 mm
Source: Builder Depot
Mapei Keraflex Maxi S1
Flexible, for thick beds (up to 15 mm) and uneven bases. Low dust.
Mapei Adesilex P9
Flexible and slow-setting, with time to adjust. Ceramic, porcelain and stone.
Technical data
- 20 kg
- bed 3–5 mm
- 5.2–6.0 L water per bag
- pot life > 8 h
Data sheet: PDF
Source: Builder Depot
Mapei Rapid Set (gris / grey)
Rapid and NOT flexible. Ceramic tiles up to 300 × 300 mm on solid bases only.
Technical data
- 20 kg
- 3.8–4.2 L water per bag
- use within 15–20 min
- grout after 2–3 h
Data sheet: PDF
Source: Builder Depot
PlasCrete PlasFlex
Flexible, high grab, no slip. Suits large-format tiles.
Technical data
- 20 kg
- +5 °C to +40 °C
- pot life > 8 h
- grout: walls 8 h, floors 24 h
Data sheet: PDF
Source: Builder Depot
PlasCrete PlasQuick
Rapid: sets in 45 min. For repairs and quick jobs.
Technical data
- 20 kg
- pot life 20 min
- grout after 2–3 h
- foot traffic 3 h
Data sheet: PDF
Source: Builder Depot
Mapei MapeStik
Ready-mixed tub. Ceramic wall tiles in dry domestic areas.
Mapei MapeGrip D1
Ready-mixed tub with longer open time. Bathroom, kitchen and shower walls.
Mapei Keraquick S1 Fast Set Flexible Adhesive 20kg
High-performance fast-setting flexible cementitious adhesive for ceramic, porcelain and natural stone, suitable internal and external.
Technical data
- Pot life: 30 mins
- Grouting joints: 2-3 hours
- Set to light foot traffic: 2-3 hours
- Consumption, standard tiles (kg/m²): 3-4
- Consistency: Creamy paste
Source: Builder Depot
Mapei Mapeker Porcelain Rapid Set Adhesive 20kg
Flexible rapid-setting cementitious tile adhesive for ceramic and porcelain tiles, internal and external walls and floors.
Technical data
- Sets in 2 to 3 hours
- Ready to grout in 3 hours
- Suitable for walls and floors
- Internal and external use
- Must be used within 15-20 minutes
Source: Builder Depot
BAL Flex One Tile Adhesive 20kg
Enhanced flexible cement-based adhesive with long open time, recommended for large format tiles and wet areas.
Technical data
- Extended open time of up to 45 mins
- Extended working time up to 2.5 hours
- Grout in as little as 6 hours
- Bed depth up to 15mm
- Base: Cement-based
Source: B&Q
BAL Green Star Ready Mixed Tile Adhesive 15kg
Ready-mixed acrylic-based adhesive for interior wall ceramic and mosaic tiles in dry or intermittent wet areas.
Technical data
- Ready mixed adhesive
- Extended open time of 30 mins
- Sets in 24 hours at 20°C
- Typical coverage: Dry Wall 6.0m²
- Base: Acrylic-based
Source: B&Q
Weber weberset rapid SPF
Rapid setting, extra flexible tile adhesive for walls and floors in wet and dry areas.
Technical data
- Packaging: 20kg
- Suitable for: Wall, Floor
- Thicknesses of 3-6mm
- BS EN 12004 for C2FT-S1
- Can grout after 2 hours
Source: Weber (manufacturer)
Weber weberset SPF
Flexible improved cementitious adhesive with reduced slip and extended open time, suitable for walls and floors.
Technical data
- Packaging: 20kg
- Suitable for: Wall, Floor
- Meets BS EN 12004 for C2TE-S1
- S1 Extra Flexible
- Shelf life is 12 months
Source: Weber (manufacturer)
Palace Trade-Flex Wall & Floor Tile Adhesive Grey
Fast-setting flexible adhesive for fixing porcelain and vitrified tiles on solid surfaces, heated sub-floors, plywood overlay.
Technical data
- BS EN 12004 C2FT
- Fast setting
- Fixes Porcelain & vitrified tiles
- For use on heated sub-floors
- High early strength
Source: Palace Chemicals (manufacturer)
Palace Rapid-Set Wall & Floor Tile Adhesive
Rapid-setting adhesive for ceramic and stone tiles on solid masonry, water resistant and frost resistant.
Technical data
- BS EN 12004 C1FTE
- Fast Setting
- Water resistant
- Floor & wall tile adhesive
- High Early strength
Source: Palace Chemicals (manufacturer)
NX S1 Standard Set Flexible Grey Wall & Floor Tile Adhesive 20kg
Flexible standard setting cement based adhesive for walls and floors, suitable for all tile types.
Technical data
- Suitable for all tile types
- Can be used in total immersion areas
- Can be used as a plywood overlay
- Sets in 16-24 hours
- Coverage 5m²
Source: B&Q
Larsen Pro Flexible Standard Set Floor & Wall Adhesive 20kg
Fully flexible S1 rated non-slip standard-setting cement-based adhesive for floors and walls, suitable for beds 3-20mm.
Technical data
- Pot Life – 5 Hours
- Grout after 18 hours
- BS EN 12004 Type C2TE S1
- Suitable for beds of 3 – 20 mm
- Non-slip
Source: Pure Adhesion
UltraTile Proflex SP Rapid Set Flexible Tile Adhesive 20kg
Single part rapid setting flexible adhesive for wall and floor tiles, ideal for movement or vibration areas.
Technical data
- Unit Size: 20kg
- Bed Thickness: 3mm – 20mm
- Grout After*: 4 hours
- Pot Life*: 60 Minutes at 20C
- C2FT S1 EN 12004 and 12002
Source: Ultra Products
UltraTrade S1 Standard Set White Tile Adhesive 20kg
Single part standard set flexible adhesive for walls and floors, suitable for wet areas and underfloor heating.
Technical data
- Classification: C2TES1
- Bed Depth: 3-20mm
- Drying Time: 18 hours
- Coverage: Approx. 4.4 m2
- Pot life is 60 minutes at 20°
Source: Wickes
Mapei Super Flexible S1 Grey Wall & Floor Tile Adhesive 20kg
Standard setting cement based high strength flexible adhesive for ceramic, porcelain, mosaics, brick slips and natural stone.
Technical data
- Classification: C2TES1
- Bed Depth: 15 mm
- Drying Time: 24 hours
- Coverage: Approx. 5 m2
- Long pot life – up to 8 hours
Source: Wickes
EVO-STIK Instant Grab Wall Tile Adhesive 10L
Fast-acting ready-mixed tile adhesive for fixing ceramic wall tiles on dry internal walls.
Technical data
- Classification: D1TE
- Bed Depth: 3mm
- Drying Time: 24-72 hours
- Coverage: Approx. 11 m2
- Open time 20 minutes
Source: Wickes
Everbuild RES10 702 Water Resistant Tile Adhesive 16kg
Ready mixed water resistant tile adhesive for areas subject to prolonged wet conditions, high humidity and condensation.
Technical data
- Tested to EN 12004 type D2T
- Ready mixed formula
- Excellent nonslip characteristics
- Extended open time
- Size:16kg
Source: B&Q
Sources: product listings from B&Q, Builder Depot, Palace Chemicals (manufacturer), Pure Adhesion, Ultra Products, Weber (manufacturer), Wickes, checked on 31-10-2026. Photos are from Builder Depot (with permission) the manufacturer or the shop (shown under each photo); where there is no photo we show a drawing. Original Fixiz Academy text; data can change, always check the manufacturer data sheet.