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TILEX 353 is a multipurpose, high-performance, elastic polymer tile adhesive with no vertical slip on deformable surfaces. Available in grey and white, it complies with ANSI A118.4, EN/ISO C2TES1 and IS 15477:2019 — combining C2 (improved) performance with extended open time (T), extended workability (E) and high initial tensile adhesion (S1). Bonds large format tiles and natural stone on interior and exterior floors and walls, including deformable, heated and difficult substrates. TILEX URP ADMIX can replace water to further enhance bond strength and flexibility.
Figures are controlled laboratory results. Actual site performance varies with substrate, temperature, humidity, application method and workmanship — please confirm the current product datasheet before specification.
TILEX 353 is a C2TES1 tile adhesive, an elastic polymer modified cementitious powder in grey and white. You add it to water, let it slake, then spread and comb it with a notched trowel. It bonds large format tiles and natural stone on interior and exterior floors and walls, and suits jobs where a deformable tile adhesive is needed.
Back-butter tiles larger than 12"×12" for full bedding.
Available in white as well as grey for stone and marble.
Gives no vertical slip on deformable surfaces.
The elastic polymer adhesive bonds tiles on heated screeds.
Combed on with a 6 mm × 6 mm notched trowel.
Fixes tile or stone on worktops and work surfaces.
Listed for these difficult surfaces, which must be clean and sound.
Provide expansion joints through the tile work at construction joints.
Set tiles into the wet adhesive and bed them with a rubber mallet.
TILEX 353 complies with ANSI A118.4, EN/ISO C2TES1 and IS 15477:2019. In that class C2 means improved, T extended open time, E extended workability and S1 high initial tensile adhesion, which is what an adhesive for heavy stone slabs needs. Mix a 20 kg bag with 5 litres of water for grey or 6 litres for white. As a large slab adhesive it covers about 55–60 sq.ft per 20 kg bag at a 3 mm bed. Let it slake for 5–10 minutes and remix before use.
Armstrong Chemicals supplies TILEX 353 to sites across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, including Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Bengaluru, Kochi and Chennai.
The elastic polymer modified mix bonds tiles to deformable, heated and other difficult surfaces.
Tiles stay where you place them on walls, which matters with large format tiles and natural stone.
The T and E in the class stand for extended open time and extended workability, giving you longer to position each tile.
C2TES1 elastic polymer tile adhesive for large format tiles, natural stone and deformable substrates — grey and white variants.
Get a QuoteStandard grey — for interior and exterior floors and walls with any tile type.
White for natural stone and marble installations where colour bleed-through is a concern.
| Property | Test Method | Requirement | Typical Values |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Time (30 min @ 28 days) | ANSI A118.4 Cl. 5.3 | > 75 psi (0.50 MPa) | 130–150 psi |
| Glazed Wall Tile Shear (7-day) | ANSI A118.4 Cl. 7.1.3 | > 200 psi | 250–275 psi |
| Porcelain Mosaic Shear (7-day) | ANSI A118.4 Cl. 7.2.4 | > 150 psi | 225–275 psi |
| Porcelain Mosaic (28-day freeze-thaw) | ANSI A118.4 Cl. 7.2.5 | > 175 psi | 275–325 psi |
| Quarry Tile (28-day freeze-thaw) | ANSI A118.4 Cl. 7.3.3 | < 100 inches | 150–200 psi |
| Property | Test Method | Requirement | Typical Values |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Time | EN 1346 | ≥ 0.50 N/mm² | 0.85–1.10 N/mm² |
| Slip Resistance | EN 1308 | ≥ 0.50 mm² | 0.20–0.30 N/mm² |
| Tensile Adhesion — Initial | EN 1348 Cl. 8.3 | ≥ 1.00 N/mm² | 1.50–2.00 N/mm² |
| Tensile Adhesion — After Water Immersion | EN 1348 Cl. 8.3 | ≥ 1.00 N/mm² | 1.50–1.75 N/mm² |
| Transverse Deformation | EN 12002 | ≥ 2.5mm < 5.00mm | 2.55–2.65 mm |
Specifically engineered for deformable substrates — no vertical slip ensures tiles stay exactly where placed even on flexible or heated screeds.
Triple standard compliance: US (ANSI A118.4), European (EN/ISO C2TES1) and Indian (IS 15477:2019) — the broadest certification of any TILEX adhesive.
For large format tiles and stones, natural stone and marble affected by humidity, vitreous mosaic, heated screeds, wood and iron — surfaces where standard adhesives underperform.
No separate liquid component — just add water (Grey: 5L / White: 6L per 20kg), slake, mix and apply. TILEX URP ADMIX can replace water to enhance bond strength further.
For enhanced bond strength and flexibility, gauge TILEX 353 with TILEX URP ADMIX partially or completely replacing water.
Available in 20 & 40 Kg packs. Shelf life 12 months at 10°C–30°C in original packing.
Substrate temperature must be between 4°C and 40°C. Place tiles into adhesive within open time; check the adhesive is still sticky by touching with finger. If dried, scrape off and apply fresh adhesive before tiling.
Two colour variants — Grey (5L water/20kg) and White (6L water/20kg). Back-butter tiles larger than 12"×12" to ensure complete film coverage and full bedding.
Substrate temperature between 4°C (40°F) and 40°C (104°F); structurally sound, clean, free from dirt, oil, grease, loose paint, laitance, sealers and curing compounds
Slabs plumb and true within ¼" (6mm) in 10 ft (3m); rough concrete smoothed with Armstrong screed/plaster material
Dampen dry, dusty concrete; sweep off excess water; damp surface acceptable
New concrete slabs damp-cured 28 days before application (or damp-cured with latex additive)
Provide expansion joints through tile work at all construction joints
Pour water into mixing bowl; add TILEX 353 powder (Grey: 5L / White: 6L per 20kg); slake 5–10 min; mix to smooth consistency
Apply adhesive to substrate with flat side of trowel pressing firmly; comb with notched side (6mm × 6mm)
Back-butter tiles >12"×12" for full bedding; place into wet, sticky adhesive; imbed with beating block and rubber mallet; adjust level
Use TILEX 353 Spacers for grout joint width as specified by architect/engineer
Remove spacers when adhesive is set firm
Full specifications, application systems, layering guides, and coverage tables.
Request a quote and your nearest Armstrong distributor will contact you directly.
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