Kerakoll H40 Gel
Structural Flexible Tile Adhesive in UAE
Kerakoll H40 Gel is a multipurpose, structural Gel-Adhesive with high flexibility and variable thixo & fluid rheology, engineered for porcelain tiles, ceramic tiles and natural stone of all sizes. Flameco Group supplies genuine H40 Gel across Dubai and the wider UAE, backed by technical advisory for contractors, installers and developers.
What Is Kerakoll H40 Gel?
H40 Gel is part of Kerakoll’s H40 range of Gel-Adhesives, built on Kerakoll’s proprietary Gel-Technology research into rheology and mix-design. The product is supplied as a white or grey pre-mixed powder in 25 kg bags and is classified C2 TE S1 under EN 12004, a structural, highly flexible, high-performance adhesive.
The gel-like mix gives H40 Gel a thixotropic and fluid consistency at the same time: soft and workable under the spreader, yet stable enough to hold the tile’s weight and thickness without slumping. This makes it suitable for a wide range of laying professionals working on floors and walls, including contractors, tile installers, architects, consultants, developers and procurement teams sourcing adhesive for residential and commercial projects across Dubai and the UAE.
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Key Features
Built on Kerakoll Gel-Technology
High Adhesion & Flexibility
Delivers structural adhesion combined with high flexibility, suitable for tiled systems subject to movement and stress.
Excellent Wettability & Fluidity
Fully wets the back of the tile, helping installers achieve solid bedding with minimal voids beneath the tile.
Variable Rheology (Thixo & Fluid)
Soft and workable under the spreader, yet holds shape and thickness under the weight of the tile once applied.
Ideal for Large Formats
Extended open time and full wettability support the handling and double-spreading procedures large format slabs require.
Ideal for Underfloor Heating Systems
Tested to respond to the shear stresses generated by substrate expansion in heated floor systems.
High Deformability
Transversal deformation of ≥2.5 mm suits substrates and tiled systems that experience structural movement.
Benefits
What This Means on Site
For Contractors & Installers
An extended open time (≥60 minutes at +23°C) and correction time (≥20 minutes at +23°C) give installers room to work without the mix skinning over, reducing rework and material waste on large-area laying.
For Developers & Project Owners
A single C2 TE S1-classified adhesive covers porcelain, ceramic and natural stone applications across a project, simplifying procurement while meeting EN 12004 structural adhesion requirements.
For Large-Format Tile Projects
Total wettability of the tile back is fundamental to solid bedding when laying large formats, where handling and double-spreading procedures require extended working time.
For Indoor Air Quality
H40 Gel is EC1 Plus and GEV-Emicode certified for low VOC emissions, supporting healthier indoor environments for both installation teams and building occupants.
Applications
Where Kerakoll H40 Gel Can Be Used
Kerakoll H40 Gel is suitable for porcelain tiles, laminated stoneware and stoneware with backing materials, low-thickness slabs, ceramic tiles, large format tiles, marble and natural stone, cement-based recomposed materials, glass mosaics, glass tiles, and terracotta/klinker.
Substrates
- Existing floors and existing tiles
- Waterproofing products (with laying screed on top)
- Heated floors
- Cement-based screeds & self-levelling products
- Concrete, plasterboard, fibro-cement slabs
- Gypsum & anhydrite, cellular concrete, brick
- Lime and cement-based plasters/renders
- Thermal insulation panelling systems
- Timber, metal, PVC (after Active Prime Fix/Grip, internal use only)
Project Types
- Residential & commercial projects
- Industrial applications
- Terraces, balconies & facades
- Swimming pools & fountains
- Saunas & spas
- Street furniture
- Interior & exterior use
- Areas subject to heavy foot traffic
For marble, natural stone and cement-based recomposed materials that are subject to deformation or staining from water absorption, Kerakoll recommends a quick-setting or reactive adhesive and advises consulting Kerakoll Global Service for material-specific guidance.
Why Choose Kerakoll H40 Gel?
Gel-Technology: Engineered Rheology, Not Just a Standard Adhesive
Standard cement-based tile adhesives are typically formulated around a single, fixed consistency. H40 Gel's Gel-Technology instead balances six performance parameters, weight support with no shrinkage, shear strength, extreme fluidity, full wettability, resistance to thermal stress, and resistance in water, so the mix behaves differently under the spreader than it does once the tile is bedded.
Durability is verified through Kerakoll's internal SAS (Shock Absorbing System) protocol, which subjects samples to cyclic physical-chemical, thermal and mechanical stresses that exceed standard test limits, simulating the tiled system's full life cycle. H40 Gel also contains recycled inert material from quarry waste and is analysed through an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) study.
Why Buy from Flameco
Kerakoll H40 Gel, Supplied by an Authorized Distributor in the UAE
Authorized Kerakoll Supplier
Flameco Group is an authorized UAE representative and dealer for Kerakoll, ensuring genuine, correctly stored product.
UAE-Wide Delivery
Supply and delivery coordinated across Dubai and the wider UAE for both project and bulk orders.
Genuine Kerakoll Product
Sourced directly through Kerakoll's official distribution channel in the UAE.
Bulk & Project Supply
Support for contractors and developers ordering at project scale, with pricing structured accordingly.
Technical & Contractor Support
Guidance on substrate preparation, product selection and application drawn directly from Kerakoll documentation.
Product Selection Assistance
Help identifying whether H40 Gel or another Kerakoll adhesive fits your substrate, tile format and application.
Kerakoll H40 Gel — Technical Data
| Appearance | White or grey pre-mixed powder |
| Pack size | 25 kg bags |
| Classification | C2 TE S1 (EN 12004) |
| Thickness | 2 to 20 mm |
| Application temperature | +5°C to +40°C |
| Pot life at +23°C | ≈ 6 hours |
| Open time at +23°C (BIII tile) | ≥ 60 minutes |
| Open time at +35°C (BIII tile) | ≥ 20 minutes |
| Correction time (BIII tile) | ≥ 20 min at +23°C / ≥ 15 min at +35°C |
| Foot traffic / grouting (BIa tile) | ≈ 24 h at +23°C / ≈ 50 h at +5°C |
| Ready for light foot traffic | ≈ 2–3 days |
| Ready for heavy traffic | ≈ 3–7 days |
| Ready for swimming pools (+23°C) | ≈ 14 days |
| Coverage | ≈ 1–1.2 kg/m² per mm of thickness |
Values taken at +23°C, 50% R.H. and no ventilation. Data may vary depending on site conditions, temperature, ventilation and substrate absorbency. Always request the current Technical Data Sheet before specification or use.
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Kerakoll H40 Gel tile adhesive Supplier in UAE
Flameco Group, based in Dubai, is the authorized distributor of Kerakoll H40 Gel adhesive in the United Arab Emirates. Our technical team works closely with consultants, designers, and contractors to support Kerakoll’s product selection, specification, and on-site application.
To specify Kerakoll H40 Gel or explore the complete Kerakoll tile grout and adhesive system, contact Flameco Group for expert guidance and local availability.
Kerakoll H40 Gel — Frequently Asked Questions
Kerakoll H40 Gel is a multipurpose, structural Gel-Adhesive that is highly flexible and thixo & fluid, formulated for laying porcelain tiles, ceramic tiles and natural stone of all types and sizes. It is classified C2 TE S1 under EN 12004.
Yes. H40 Gel is formulated for porcelain tiles, including laminated stoneware and low-thickness slabs, and is tested to ≥2 N/mm² shear adhesion between porcelain tiles after 28 days.
Yes. H40 Gel is described by Kerakoll as structural and highly flexible, with a transversal deformation of ≥2.5 mm, making it suitable for tiled systems subject to structural movement.
Yes. H40 Gel's variable rheology and extended open time are designed to support the handling and double-spreading procedures that large format tiles and low-thickness slabs require.
Yes. H40 Gel's wettability is intended to maintain a monolithic bonded system in constant contact with water; Kerakoll specifies the system is ready for swimming pool use after approximately 14 days at +23°C.
Yes, according to Kerakoll documentation, H40 Gel is intended for both internal and external use, including terraces, balconies, facades and street furniture.
Documented substrates include existing floors and tiles, waterproofing products, heated floors, cement-based screeds, concrete, plasterboard, fibro-cement slabs, gypsum and anhydrite, cellular concrete, brick, and cement/lime-based plasters. Timber, metal and PVC require a primer coat and are for internal use only.
Yes. Kerakoll states H40 Gel Gel-Adhesives are tested to respond to shear stresses caused by substrate expansion in underfloor heating systems, and their calibrated flexibility supports installation on compressible substrates.
Yes. H40 Gel is EC1 Plus classified and GEV-Emicode certified (14613/11.01.02) for low volatile organic compound emissions.
Flameco Group is an authorized Kerakoll supplier in the UAE. Contact Flameco for project pricing, bulk supply and technical advice, or use the quote form below.