{"product_id":"kerakoll-h40-advanced","title":"Kerakoll H40 Advanced fast-setting gel tile adhesive","description":"\u003cp\u003eWant to grout the next day but the adhesive hasn’t set yet? Standard tile adhesive is slow — you wait a day before walking on the surface. This one is walkable in 3 hours. Sets even in cold, and has no hazard label during application. This is Kerakoll H40 Advanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMade in Italy.\u003c\/b\u003e Kerakoll, Sassuolo — building material innovation since 1968. H40 Advanced is the fast-setting member of the renewed H40 tile adhesive line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast handover:\u003c\/strong\u003e walkable and grouting-ready within 3 hours — you can proceed the same day, no project delay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWork doesn’t stop in cold:\u003c\/strong\u003e sets even at +5 °C — you can work in autumn, winter, and unheated spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater-sensitive natural stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e no staining, no blistering — fast setting, less moisture remains under the stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo rush even with large tiles:\u003c\/strong\u003e ≈ 45 minutes open time — despite fast setting, there is time for double spreading and adjustment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo hazard label during application:\u003c\/strong\u003e non-irritant classification, no risk label — safer for daily work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloor can be heated sooner:\u003c\/strong\u003e fast setting — you can start underfloor heating after a shorter wait, S1 deformability withstands cycles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge tile, full bedding:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 160x320 cm — thixotropic \u0026amp; fluid mix, no hollow spots, no cracking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGres, ceramic, stone, mosaic, glass:\u003c\/strong\u003e no product mistakes — one tile adhesive for everything\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe for indoor use:\u003c\/strong\u003e EC1 Plus — very low VOC emissions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct family\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eH40 tile adhesive line (Gel + Advanced + Tech + Extreme)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast-setting structural gel tile adhesive (one-component, cement-based)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClass\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC2F TE S1 (EN 12004), GT-2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial consumption\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≈ 1.25 kg\/m²\/mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLayer thickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–15 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOpen time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≈ 45 minutes (+23 °C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePot life\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≈ 40 minutes grey \/ ≈ 30 minutes white (+23 °C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCorrection time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥ 6 minutes (+23 °C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWalkable \/ grouting time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≈ 3 hours (+23 °C) \/ ≈ 8 hours (+5 °C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeat resistance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e−40 °C – +90 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePackaging\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 kg bag, grey or white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStorage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≈ 12 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is it suitable for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiling materials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gres tiles in all sizes — from 30x30 cm tiles to 160x320 cm large slabs. Thin and fabric-reinforced laminated back tiles. Ceramic, marble, natural stone, glass mosaic, terracotta, clinker, thermal and sound insulating panels. Especially recommended for water-sensitive natural stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cement screed, concrete, cement-based self-leveling compound (\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kerakoll-planogel-ultra\"\u003ePlanogel Ultra\u003c\/a\u003e). Drywall, fiber-reinforced cement board. Lime and cement plaster, brick, aerated concrete. Waterproofing layer (\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kerakoll-aquastop-nanoflex\"\u003eAquastop Nanoflex\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kerakoll-aquastop-green\"\u003eAquastop Green\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kerakoll-nanodefense-eco\"\u003eNanodefense Eco\u003c\/a\u003e). Existing, fixed, intact covering. Underfloor heating (water-based, electric, heat-distributing plate, grooved systems).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter priming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gypsum, anhydrite, wood, metal, PVC — \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kerakoll-active-prime-fix\"\u003eActive Prime Fix\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kerakoll-active-prime-grip\"\u003eActive Prime Grip\u003c\/a\u003e, indoor use only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpaces:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResidential: apartment, bathroom, kitchen, terrace, balcony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommercial: restaurant, hotel, shop, office, waiting room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndustrial: hall, warehouse, factory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial: pool (≈ ready to fill after 7 days), sauna, wellness, facade, street furniture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubstrate unevenness over 15 mm — first use self-leveling (\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kerakoll-planogel-ultra\"\u003ePlanogel Ultra\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor reactive waterproof membrane (RM type, EN 14891) — \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kerakoll-h40-extreme\"\u003eH40 Extreme\u003c\/a\u003e reactive tile adhesive is required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes not replace waterproofing on outdoor water-exposed surfaces by itself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifferent task?\u003c\/strong\u003e No rush, standard tiling: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kerakoll-h40-gel\"\u003eH40 Gel\u003c\/a\u003e with extended open time. Moving substrate, facade, large tile reinforced with fabric: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kerakoll-h40-tech\"\u003eH40 Tech\u003c\/a\u003e ultra-flexible. Industrial kitchen, lab, chemical exposure: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kerakoll-h40-extreme\"\u003eH40 Extreme\u003c\/a\u003e hybrid reactive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MJEyicDWQ8U?si=UvegC0OVsKYD0Ibl\" title=\"YouTube video player\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does tile adhesive take to set?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eStandard tile adhesive becomes walkable in ≈ 24 hours. Kerakoll H40 Advanced fast-setting tile adhesive is walkable and groutable in 3 hours at +23 °C — you can proceed the same day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich tile adhesive is needed for quick handover?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eA fast-setting, C2F-rated tile adhesive is required. H40 Advanced can be grouted in ≈ 3 hours, so work doesn’t stop for a day during tight deadlines or property handovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan tiles be bonded in cold conditions?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYes, with fast-setting tile adhesive. H40 Advanced sets even at +5 °C — walkable in ≈ 8 hours. Tiling continues in autumn, winter, or unheated rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the C2F TE S1 class mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eEN 12004 classification: C2 = high adhesion, F = fast setting, TE = improved workability (long open time, low slip), S1 = deformable. Compared to H40 Gel, the key difference is F — fast setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to use H40 Advanced and when H40 Gel?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eUse H40 Advanced when speed matters: tight deadlines, cold weather, water-sensitive natural stone. Use \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kerakoll-h40-gel\"\u003eH40 Gel\u003c\/a\u003e if you have time and need longer (≈ 60 minutes) open time for large tiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is fast-setting adhesive good for natural stone?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWater-sensitive natural stone absorbs a lot of moisture from slow adhesives — it can stain or blister. Fast-setting H40 Advanced sets quickly, reducing moisture absorption time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many m² does a 25 kg bag of H40 Advanced cover?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eMaterial requirement ≈ 1.25 kg \/ m² \/ mm layer thickness. A 25 kg bag covers ≈ 4-5 m² for small tiles (4-5 mm bedding), ≈ 2-2.5 m² for large slabs (8-10 mm, double application).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between pot life and open time?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003ePot life measures how long the mixed adhesive remains workable in the bucket — about 40 minutes for gray, about 30 minutes for white. Open time (≈ 45 minutes) refers to the notched adhesive spread on the wall: the tile can be placed within this time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I apply it myself?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYes, but fast setting demands a tighter schedule — good preparation and a notched trowel are important. For underfloor heating, large tiles, or critical substrates, rely on our Kerakoll-certified tiler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be used in pools or showers?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eSuitable for pools — filling after ≈ 7 days, which is shorter than slower adhesives due to fast setting. Waterproofing is required first for showers (\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kerakoll-aquastop-nanoflex\"\u003eAquastop Nanoflex\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kerakoll-nanodefense-eco\"\u003eNanodefense Eco\u003c\/a\u003e), then H40 Advanced is used for bonding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eH40 System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH40 is Kerakoll’s structural gel adhesive line — every product tested with the GT method, suitable for porcelain, ceramic, and natural stone. All are suitable for indoor and outdoor use, underfloor heating, terraces, and swimming pools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eH40 tile adhesive line — which one do you need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClassification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeneral tiling, large tile, underfloor heating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kerakoll-h40-gel\"\u003eH40 Gel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGT-2, C2 TE S1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast setting, cold weather, water-sensitive natural stone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eH40 Advanced\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGT-2, C2F TE S1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFacade, moving substrate (wood, metal), large tile reinforced with fabric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kerakoll-h40-tech\"\u003eH40 Tech\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGT-3, C2 TE S2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChemical and thermal resistance, metal substrate, highest strength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kerakoll-h40-extreme\"\u003eH40 Extreme\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGT-3, R2 T\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSee the entire H40 range in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/ragasztok-csemperagaszto\"\u003etile adhesives\u003c\/a\u003e category. The system is completed with decorative grouts from \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kerakoll-color-fill\"\u003eColor Fill\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimers:\u003c\/strong\u003e on gypsum, anhydrite, wood, metal, or PVC substrates, a primer is required before bonding — \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kerakoll-active-prime-fix\"\u003eActive Prime Fix\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kerakoll-active-prime-grip\"\u003eActive Prime Grip\u003c\/a\u003e (EP21 for H40 Extreme). Highly absorbent cement substrates can be pre-wetted or primed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWaterproofing:\u003c\/strong\u003e in wet areas, H40 provides a monolithic, waterproof system with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vizszigeteles\"\u003eKerakoll waterproofing\u003c\/a\u003e product line.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kerakoll","offers":[{"title":"Fehér \/ 25 KG","offer_id":56763455668548,"sku":"K003HB","price":25350.0,"currency_code":"HUF","in_stock":true},{"title":"Szürke \/ 25 KG","offer_id":56763455701316,"sku":"K003H9","price":25350.0,"currency_code":"HUF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/8027\/4946\/files\/Kerakoll-H40-Advance-gyorsitott-tapadasu-hosszu-ideig-bedolgozhato-csemperagaszto_1.jpg?v=1779026282","url":"https:\/\/www.masterworks.hu\/en\/products\/kerakoll-h40-advanced","provider":"Masterworks Hungary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}