High Performance Adhesives for Stone Cladding Installation

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Paving Slabs UK® Recommend Kerakoll H40 Gel Adhesive Standard Set S1 20kg Grey

Description

  • The new H40 Gel adhesive combines unique workability and high performance. Its guaranteed thixotropic and fluid mix ensures actual durability on site.
  • H40 Gel is easy to apply and holds its shape supporting the weight of heavy tiles, making work on site easier.
  • It can be mixed to thixotropic and fluid consistences thanks to its variable rheology, total wettability is guaranteed throughout. Gel technology revolutionizes the way that adhesive is used on site which is in complete contrast to traditional adhesives that could be inconsistent and difficult to use.
  • H40 Gel performs outstandingly with all materials and substrates, making it the go-to adhesive for all situations.
  • The adhesive performance of H40 Gel has been subjected to strict testing and is formulated to perform in actual on-site conditions. Kerakoll has developed its own unique strain tests to mimic the stresses that an installation will face in the real world to ensure the product's durability on site.

Specification

  • Shelf life: ≈ 12 months from production in the original sealed packaging, protect from humidity
  • Pack: 20kg
  • Adhesive thickness from: 2 to 15mm
  • Temperature of the air, substrates and materials: from +5°C to +35°C
  • Pot life at +23°C: Grey ≈ 4 hrs
  • Open time at +23°C (BIII tile): Grey ≥ 60 min. EN 12004-2
  • Foot traffic/grouting of joints at +23°C (BIa tile): Grey ≈ 16 hrs
  • Foot traffic/grouting of joints at +5°C(BIa tile): Grey ≈ 42 hrs
  • Grouting in walls at +23°C (BIa tile): Grey ≈ 12 hrs
  • Ready for use at +23°C / +5°C (BIa tile):
  • - light foot traffic ≈ 1/2 days
  • - heavy traffic ≈ 3/5 days
  • - swimming pools (+23°C) ≈ 14 days
  • Coverage per mm thickness: Grey (mixing ratio 26%) ≈ 1.3 kg/m²

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The information presented on this page about adhesive products is provided for general reference only. Paving Slabs UK® makes no guarantees regarding its accuracy, completeness, or suitability for specific projects. All technical specifications, usage instructions, and safety guidance must be verified directly with the manufacturer Kerakol. Customers are advised to consult qualified professionals to determine product suitability for their intended surface or application. Paving Slabs UK accepts no liability for any issues arising from the use or interpretation of this information.

Our Position on OEM and Private Label Adhesives

Over the years, we have received invitations from adhesive manufacturers offering to produce OEM or private label products for us, enabling us to sell adhesives to customers under our own branding.

However, we do not believe this route genuinely benefits the end customer. In many cases, private label adhesives enter the market through rebranding and packaging, followed by a higher retail price. While commercially attractive, this approach rarely delivers meaningful improvements in performance, specification, or long term value.

High performance adhesives are not scarce. There are many well established factories producing excellent products under their own names, supported by proven formulations, clear technical data, and long standing market reputations.

Our position is therefore clear. We recommend adhesives where the manufacturer name and reputation stand directly behind the product. We do not participate in the sale of rebranded or private label adhesives.

What We Recommend

  • Manufacturer branded adhesives with established market credibility
  • Products supported by clear technical data sheets and consistent quality control
  • Adhesive systems widely used and trusted by professional installers

What We Do Not Do

  • We do not sell OEM or private label adhesives under our own branding
  • We do not inflate prices through rebranding or cosmetic differentiation
  • We do not position in house labels as replacements for factory backed products

This approach reflects our long term philosophy. Pricing should correspond to genuine value, and products should be backed by the factories that design, test, and manufacture them.

FAIR PRICING BASED ON REAL VALUE | RECOMMENDING MANUFACTURER-BACKED ADHESIVES ONLY

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OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer):

Products manufactured by a factory but sold under another company's brand. In the adhesives industry, this is a commercial supply model, not a quality guarantee. Formulations are often identical to branded versions; differences are primarily in packaging and pricing.