What C2TE S1 means
C2 is an improved cement-based adhesive. T is reduced slip, E is extended open time and S1 is deformable.
AS ISO 13007.1 cl 4● System 09 of 12 · Tile adhesives
Tile Adhesive & Sealants
The adhesive, primers and sealant that go with the membranes under them, so the whole build-up is one system.
BIOSET: C2TE S1AS 3958 tiling
4products
3CAD details
Up to 25 yrwarranty, depending on the systemwarranty, by system
● The build-up
Four products, one TDS figure each.
Each layer with the one figure that matters, from its data sheet. Tap a layer to see why it is there.
01
Tile adhesiveACTFLEX BIOSETC2TE S1 · 20 kg ≈ 4 to 4.5 m² at 10 mm
Fixes tiles straight to cured FORSPEC membranes with no primer or slip layer. Open time is 30 minutes or more and pot life up to 3 hours. Grout from 24 hours; full service from 72.
02
Primer for MS PRO on non-porous surfacesACTFLEX SUPERPRIME 0088 to 12 m² per litre · overcoat in 5 to 15 min
One thin coat on metals, glass, tiles and dense concrete before ACTFLEX MS PRO. Open time is 4 hours.
03
Primer for 75FC and 929 SLACTFLEX SUPERBOND 0078 to 12 m² per litre on dense surfaces
One coat; 4 to 8 m² per litre on porous surfaces. Overcoat in 10 to 15 minutes, within its 2-hour open time. 1000 mL pack.
04
Sealant for movement jointsACTFLEX MS PROJoints from 5 to 35 mm wide
Design moving joints twice as wide as they are deep, with at least 5 mm of sealant over a backing rod. A 600 mL sausage does 6 m of a 10 x 10 mm joint. Not for joints that stay under water.
● The rules, in plain English
AS 3958 and AS ISO 13007, in short.
90% contact where it gets wet
Wet areas, pools, exterior floors, decks and commercial floors need at least 90% adhesive contact, with every tile edge supported.
AS 3958 Table 5.6.5.2Movement joints
Movement joints run through the tile and the bed, at least 6 mm wide, at perimeters and over every joint in the structure.
AS 3958 cl 5.4.7.2, 5.4.7.3A plain-English summary, not the standard. Check the current documents for your job, or send us the job.A summary, not the standard. Check the current documents for your job.
● Every product in this system
Tile adhesives: 4 products.
TDS and SDS open straight from the card.
● 3D models
See every layer before site starts.
Each FORSPEC detail is modelled in 3D so the site team sees the build-up for tile adhesives, grouts & sealants before anyone opens a pail. Send the job and we model yours.
● CAD library
Drawn details, ready for your set.
3 standard details for tile adhesives, grouts & sealants. Open one to view it and download the PDF and DXF.
● Questions we get
Straight answers, from the TDS.
What does C2TE S1 mean on a tile adhesive?
C2 is an improved cement-based adhesive, T is reduced slip, E is extended open time and S1 is deformable. ACTFLEX BIOSET is C2TE S1.
How much tile adhesive do I need?
A 20 kg bag of ACTFLEX BIOSET covers 6 to 7 m² with a 6 mm notch, 4 to 4.5 m² with a 10 mm notch and 3 to 3.5 m² with a 12 mm notch.
Can I tile straight onto a waterproofing membrane?
Yes. ACTFLEX BIOSET goes directly onto cured ACTFLEX 989 CWP, 988 CWP and 906 WPU with no primer or slip layer.
How long before grouting?
Grout from 24 hours after fixing with ACTFLEX BIOSET. Light foot traffic from 24 hours and full service from 72.
What seals a tile movement joint?
ACTFLEX MS PRO, in joints from 5 to 35 mm wide. Movement joints are never filled with adhesive or grout.
● Go deeper
Drawings, data sheets, jobs and news.
DrawingsCAD details for this system3 details here, PDF and DXF to download→Data sheetsTDS, SDS and test reportsEvery document for this system→CalculatorACTFLEX BIOSET calculatorArea in, packs out→SpecifySpec clause for this systemClause, drawings, data sheets→NewsBIOSET after 20 days under water: the resultsFORSPEC News→
● The other systems
Twelve systems. One warranty.
● Not sure it suits the job?
Send us the job. We spec it.
Drawings, photos or a description. A FORSPEC rep comes back with the system, the spec clause, CAD details and a 3D visual within 6 business hours.