{"title":"Tile Adhesive \u0026 Additives","description":"\u003cp\u003eTile adhesive for walls and floors, in stock at our Maddington showroom in Perth. SikaTile-305 Master Lite is the lightweight hybrid tile adhesive tilers use for porcelain, ceramic, mosaic and stone, inside and out, in bathrooms, balconies and residential pools (C2TES1 to AS ISO 13007). Alongside it: RLA Quick Set additive to speed up setting and Maxisil Maxigrab for fixing trims and small fittings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChoosing a tile adhesive\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight polymer adhesive (C2TES1):\u003c\/strong\u003e flexible, non-slip and extended open time. One 15kg bag of Master Lite covers about 7.5m² with a 10mm notched trowel, similar to a standard 20kg bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWet areas and pools:\u003c\/strong\u003e use a C2 S1 adhesive over a compatible waterproofing membrane; grout after 24 hours, allow 5 days before wet service and 21 days before filling a pool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge format tiles:\u003c\/strong\u003e back-butter anything 400 x 400mm or larger and use a levelling system for a flat finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimers:\u003c\/strong\u003e prime porous or dense substrates, and always prime existing tiles before tiling over them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrder online for Perth delivery or Australia Post parcel shipping, or pick up free from 17A Olga Road, Maddington by appointment. Trade accounts get their discount at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"quick-set-liquid-additive-5-l","title":"RLA Quick Set Liquid Additive – Cement Accelerator 5 L","description":"\u003cp\u003eRLA Quick Set is a calcium chloride based liquid additive that makes cement-based products set and gain initial strength fast. Replace some of the mixing water with Quick Set when you need a job walkable or back in use quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUse it for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCement-based tile adhesives, grouts, screeds and renders, or any Portland cement product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoorways, stairs, access ramps, repairs and shopping centres where a fast set is needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold conditions: it works best between 5 °C and 15 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much to use (per 20 kg bag)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuick Set\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApprox. set time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.7 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.5 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet times vary with the product you add it to, so always mix a trial batch first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBefore you use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon't use below 5 °C, or with reinforced concrete or metallic hardeners: it promotes steel corrosion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShortens pot life and open time at normal and warm temperatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay not be compatible with other additives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong eye irritant: wear eye protection and read the Safety Data Sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e5 litre container. Shelf life 12 months unopened; store dry between 5 °C and 30 °C, off cold floors and out of direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rlapolymers.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/rla-quickset-additive_tds.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTechnical data sheet (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rlapolymers.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/RLA_Quick_Set-Aust_-_SDS-4.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSafety data sheet (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RLA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43988150747199,"sku":"RL7610-5","price":47.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/0292\/9983\/files\/RL7610-5.jpg?v=1790493566"},{"product_id":"maxisil-maxigrab-adhesive","title":"Maxisil Maxigrab Adhesive","description":"\u003cp\u003eMaxisil Maxigrab is a one part hybrid polymer (STP) construction adhesive with instant grab, so a sill, skirting tile or stone strip stays put without props. It bonds to damp surfaces, even under water, and will not stain natural stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUse it for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBonding natural stone, ceramics, window sills, floor strips, decorative strips and stair treads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElastic fixing of wood, plastics, metals, glass and mineral surfaces, indoors and out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral construction adhesive and sealing jobs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstant grab, bonds to wet surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandling strength after 20 minutes, functional strength after 3 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStays elastic to take up movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree of isocyanates and silicone, very low emission (EMICODE EC1 Plus)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaintable with water based paints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 290 ml cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrength: 360 kg per 10 cm²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBonding time: 20 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColours: Original is white (RDX4000), Crystal is clear (RDX4001)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply between +5°C and +40°C; resists -40°C to +90°C once cured\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkin time about 5 minutes, cures about 2 mm a day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean non-porous surfaces with Maxisil Cleaner first\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for polypropylene, or for copper exposed to UV and heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShelf life 18 months (Original), 12 months (Crystal) from manufacture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Maxisil","offers":[{"title":"Original","offer_id":43993471483967,"sku":"RDX4000","price":20.15,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Crystal","offer_id":43993471516735,"sku":"RDX4001","price":21.15,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/0292\/9983\/files\/Maxigrab-Original.jpg?v=1790550324"},{"product_id":"sikatile-305-master-lite-tile-adhesive-15kg","title":"SikaTile-305 Master Lite Tile Adhesive 15kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eSikaTile-305 Master Lite is Sika's hybrid lightweight tile adhesive: a polymer-fortified, white cement-based adhesive rated C2TES1 to AS ISO 13007. One 15kg bag goes about as far as a standard 20kg bag, so there is less weight to carry up the stairs and onto the wall, and it spreads easily with a notched trowel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTilers choose it for everyday wall and floor work because it is flexible, holds tiles on the wall without slipping, and gives a 30 minute open time to set tiles straight before it skins. It is made for Australian conditions and backed by Sika Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWall and floor tiling, inside and out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBathrooms, laundries, wet areas and balconies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResidential pools and spas (concrete construction)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver under-tile heating and Sika-approved acoustic underlays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTiles it fixes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCeramic and porcelain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMosaics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuarry and vitrified tiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural stone that is not moisture-sensitive and is dimensionally stable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSubstrates\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcrete (14 days old or more)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCement renders and screeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSika waterproofing membranes made for direct tiling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCement sheet and tile underlay boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlasterboard (internal only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExisting tiles, primed with Sikafloor-14 Prep N Prime Impact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassification: C2TES1 (AS ISO 13007), flexible, non-slip, extended open time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBag: 15kg, white (shade varies with local sand)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoverage: about 7.5m² per bag with a 10mm notched trowel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix: 5.5 to 6 litres of clean water per bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePot life: 2 hours at 23°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen time: 30 minutes at 23°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrout and light foot traffic: 24 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWet area service: 5 days. Pools: 21 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow VOC. Shelf life 12 months unopened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow many bags?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDivide your floor or wall area by 7.5 and round up. A 3m x 2m bathroom floor (6m²) takes one bag; add the walls and allow for notch size and back-buttering on large tiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrime porous and dense substrates with SikaTile-010 Secure Prime; non-porous surfaces and tile-on-tile with Sikafloor-14 Prep N Prime Impact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack-butter tiles 400 x 400mm and larger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for timber substrates, moisture-sensitive stone or resin-backed tiles, and not for external walls above 3m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply between 5°C and 35°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct data sheet and safety data sheet available on request\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sika","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44234831593535,"sku":"SIKA-305-ML-15","price":29.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/0292\/9983\/files\/au-SikaTile-305-Master-Lite-15kg-02060752.png?v=1792803006"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/0292\/9983\/collections\/au-SikaTile-305-Master-Lite-15kg-02060752.png?v=1792803854","url":"https:\/\/excellenttilingservices.com\/collections\/tile-adhesive.oembed","provider":"Excellent Tiling Services","version":"1.0","type":"link"}