Gripset C-Mastic is a premium white, respirable-silica-free polymer-modified tile adhesive for large-format, general wall and floor, and immersed tiling. Its C2S1TE performance gives tilers high bond strength, non-slump control and deformability across demanding internal and external installations.
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Best for
- Large-format porcelain and vitrified tiles
- Internal and external walls and floors
- Pools, pool surrounds and other approved immersed areas
- Mosaics and non-moisture-sensitive natural stone
- Compatible Gripset waterproofing membranes
Why choose Gripset C-Mastic?
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C2S1TE performance: high-strength cementitious adhesion with slip resistance, extended open time and S1 deformability.
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Large-format tile focus: Gripset specifically positions C-Mastic for large-format installations.
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Respirable silica-free formulation: designed to reduce respirable crystalline silica exposure during powder handling.
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Non-slump workability: supports wall tile positioning without excessive movement.
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Early-age substrate capability: suitable over correctly prepared early-age concrete, renders and screeds within Gripset requirements.
Tile and substrate compatibility
Suitable tile types include porcelain and vitrified tiles, mosaics and non-moisture-sensitive natural stone. Approved substrates include concrete, screed and render, rendered masonry, blockwork, plasterboard linings, compressed fibre-cement sheeting and compatible Gripset waterproofing membranes.
Working data
Gripset lists approximately 7m² coverage per 20kg bag with a 10mm notched trowel, a 30-minute open time and a 40-minute adjustment time. Immersed applications require the full supplier-specified cure before exposure to water.
Important limitations
Moisture-sensitive natural stone requires a different installation system. Follow the current Gripset technical data sheet for substrate preparation, priming, tile coverage, cure times and immersed-area requirements.
Gripset system products: For substrate preparation, see Gripset GP Primer for porous surfaces and Gripset OP Primer for suitable dense or non-porous surfaces. For compatible wet-area systems, see Gripset 38FC Membrane.