ADHESIVES & GROUTS
A MODERN TAKE ON A CLASSIC
Kerakoll explains what makes its Biogel adhesive range so popular with specifiers and fixers alike, backed up with a real-world case study at a stylish London development.
Since its launch in 2017, the Biogel adhesive range has won over a huge chunk of the tiling community with its simplicity of choice and ease of use.
From a specifier’s point of view Biogel adhesive’s main plus point is the simplicity of choice as the same adhesives can be used for all tiling materials and all substrates, no matter how deformable. This allows you to avoid the specification minefield encountered when trying to choose between all of the many formulations necessary when using standard cement-based adhesives to deal with deformable substrates and different types of installation.
Fixers and contractors love the products for the same reason as specifiers, but also because they are so good to work with. They are smooth and easy to apply and do not dry out in the bucket, unlike standard C2 cement-based adhesives which thicken quickly, shrink if mixed too soft making them more difficult to work with, and set quickly so do not wet the tile thoroughly. Even when working with large tiles, Biogel adhesive does not need to be mixed more thickly, as it holds its shape even when soft and so supports the tile. It fully wets the back of the tile, forming a strong chemical bond with the substrate. It can also be used on walls as its high-grab qualities guarantee no vertical slippage.
With the range’s popularity continually increasing, it’s no surprise that it has been specified for many high-profile projects. One particular project, where Kerakoll UK was involved in providing expertise, adhesive and grout, was that of an elegant townhouse development in London’s Belgravia district.
As Carrara marble was chosen for the staircase, paired with Nero Marquina in the checkerboard flooring, specifiers opted for the white version of Biogel No Limits as the white colour prevents staining showing through on the delicate marble. Fugalite Bio was used as the grout. This new generation water-based epoxy resin grout has very low VOC emissions and reduced solvent content. It has also been tested to be hypoallergenic and hence safe for the applicator as well as the future occupants of the building.
The same two products were used to fix the tiles in the bathrooms upstairs where vein cut travertine was used for the walls and floors to provide a contrast to the Marron Emperador marble vanity tops and bath surround.
Kerakoll has just added Biogel Revolution (C2 FTE S1) to the existing two adhesives; Biogel No Limits (C2 TE S1 standard set powder form) and Biogel Extreme (R2 hybrid gel). This completes the range with an adhesive that can
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be grouted after approximately three hours under normal conditions, but does not thicken so is still workable for up to one hour; saving valuable time on site but still making the job easy for the fixer.
Biogel No Limits is available in two different colours: grey and white shock, which contains Carrara marble to give it a pure uniform whiteness that makes other white adhesives look grey in comparison.
Kerakoll UK Ltd is more than happy to advise on products at the specification stage, as well as offering technical support both on and off site. Please contact the company for more information or to learn more about Biogel, Fugalite Bio or any other Kerakoll products.
www.kerakoll.co.uk www.tomorrowstileandstone.co.uk
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