Python Adhesives: tile adhesives, grout and levelling compounds

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What is Python Adhesives?

Python Adhesives is Trimline Group’s range of tile adhesives, grout, levelling compounds and primers for contractors, architects and specifiers. Python Adhesives is a Trimline Group brand, supplied to the trade by Trimline Group in Swanley, Kent.

Python tile adhesives are classified to EN 12004 and Python CS grout to EN 13888 (CG2 WA).

The Python Adhesives range:

  • Python RS: rapid-setting, flexible C2FT S1 floor and wall tile adhesive.
  • Python ST: flexible C2TE S1 adhesive with an extended open time, ideal for large-format tiles.
  • Python GT: highly flexible, rapid-setting C2F S2 adhesive for difficult substrates.
  • Python FR: flexible, rapid-setting C2FT adhesive; walk on and grout after 3 hours.
  • Python FS: flexible, standard-setting adhesive with extended open time for showers and wet rooms.
  • Python RM: ready-mixed, mould-resistant D1TE wall tile adhesive.
  • Python LR Levelling Compound: fast-setting sub-floor leveller, 2–50 mm in one pour.
  • Python FL Rapid Level: ultra-rapid self-levelling compound, 2–15 mm.
  • Python HF: rapid-setting two-part latex smoothing compound, 2–12 mm.
  • Python PR: water-based primer for substrates before adhesives and levellers.
  • Python BL: polyurethane sealant for bonding and sealing.
  • Python Mixing Bucket: mixing bucket with a measuring guide.
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Python Adhesives product specifications

Python RS (EN 12004 C2FT S1)

Use Floors and walls, internal and external; ceramic, porcelain, natural stone; timber substrates; swimming pools
Coverage 4.5 kg/m² at a 3 mm bed
Pot life 60 minutes at 20°C
Set time 2.5 hours at 20°C
Grouting and foot traffic Light foot traffic and grouting after 3–4 hours, depending on conditions
Bed thickness 3–12 mm
Underfloor heating Suitable

Python ST (EN 12004 C2TE S1)

Use Floors and walls, internal and external; ceramic, porcelain, natural stone; large-format tiles; showers, wet rooms, swimming pools
Setting Standard setting with an extended open period for longer working times

Python GT (EN 12004 C2F S2)

Use Difficult substrates, limited movement or vibration, green screeds, metal; swimming pools; internal and external
Coverage 20 kg covers approx. 4–6 m² at a 3 mm bed
Open time Approx. 30 minutes at 20°C
Grouting and foot traffic Light foot traffic and grouting after 3 hours
Bed thickness 3–15 mm
Underfloor heating Suitable

Python FR (EN 12004 C2FT)

Use Floors and walls, internal and external; areas of movement; plywood overlay
Grouting and foot traffic Walk on and grout after 3 hours
Bed thickness Up to 12 mm
Underfloor heating Suitable

Python FS (EN 12004 C2TE)

Use Floors and walls, internal and external; showers and wet rooms
Coverage 20 kg covers approx. 5–6 m² at a 3 mm bed
Working time 3–4 hours at 20°C
Grouting After approx. 24 hours
Bed thickness 3–12 mm
Underfloor heating Electric and water systems listed as suitable substrates

Python RM (EN 12004 D1TE)

Use Walls only; domestic showers; not for exterior use or immersion
Coverage 1.8 kg/m² (3 mm bed, 6 × 6 mm notched trowel)
Open time 20 minutes
Adjustment time 20 minutes
Set time and grouting 24 hours; grout after a minimum of 24 hours

Python CS grout (EN 13888 CG2 WA)

Use Flexible, fast-setting wall and floor grout for all tile types
Joint width 1–20 mm
Pot life 30–60 minutes
Light foot traffic 3–4 hours
Hard set 12 hours
Pack 10 kg and 3 kg; 12 colours

Python levelling compounds and primer

Python LR 2–50 mm; tiles after 3 hours; impervious coverings after 24 hours
Python FL Rapid Level 2–15 mm; tiles after 45–60 minutes; impervious coverings after 90 minutes
Python HF 2–12 mm (30 mm with aggregate); tiles after 3 hours; moisture tolerant
Python PR Primes, stabilises and seals absorbent and non-absorbent substrates