Standard set S2 tile adhesive?

[Participant]

Hi all

Bit of a niche question but I just can't seem to find S2 tile adhesive with extended working time / standard setting. It's all rapid set stuff for some reason.

Context is I'm tiling a floating timber floor (T&G floorboards) in an ensuite bathroom and even though I've reinforced the joists and screwed the boards down etc., I want to make sure it allows for movement. It also needs to remain workable for a reasonable amount of time i.e. not be rapid set, as I'm DIY and won't be in a rush.

Build up is:

- T&G floor
- Primer
- 10mm XPS insulation board
- UFH mat
- Self levelling
- Tile adhesive
- Largeish porcelain tiles

Thanks.

 

[Buffman]

I had a quick look and all looks rapid set when S2 for me.

Yes it is a ******* to work with! Was there any bounce in your floor? A flexible s1 adhesive might be ok

 

[Orifice]

You can get it, just not that common. https://www.rocatex.com/fixing/cementitious-adhesives/c2te-s2-ultimate-slow-flex-white

C2TE S2 Ultimate Slow Flex White - Aylesbury Tile Centre

PRICES SHOWN ARE ONLINE PRICES ONLY, PRICES INSTORE FOR TRADE CUSTOMERS WILL BE DISCOUNTED White Slow Set Highly Flexible Adhesive for Tiles & Natural Stone, 20kg 1-20mm: Bed Thickness | 3 hours: Pot Life | 12 hours: Set Time

aylesburytilecentre.co.uk

 

[dlockers]

Pretty sure I got mine from ctd tiles?

 

[JRJ]

Nicobond do a standard set flex adhesive which I've used over backer boards but not UFH https://www.nctilesandbathrooms.com/nicobond-standard-set-flex-adhesive-grey/p/33

Don't forget the XPS board will need adhesive before mechanical fix also.