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Norcros Adhesives is a UK manufacturing

company and part of Norcros plc. Norcros

Group has a long, international track record

in successfully developing, manufacturing

and marketing a range of decorative tiles

through leading UK manufacturer Johnson

Tiles. Their heritage in tiling allows Norcros

Adhesives the resources to research and

develop fixing products to respond quickly

to tiling trends.

Norcros Adhesives’ emphasis is on

delivering quality, service and innovation

to support architects, distributors,

designers, retailers and consumers in

choice and products that inspire and can

be trusted to perform. The business is

based on understanding client needs and

is underpinned by significant investment

in people, research and development,

plant and processes.

With an ethos rooted in the phrase

‘Job Done’, Norcros Adhesives’ focus is

on making life easy for customers from

specification or product selection to a

successful tiling installation.

For construction designers and specifiers,

the most widely recognised environmental

assessment methodologies used globally

are:

• LEED (The Leadership in Energy

and Environmental Design)

developed in the US

• BREEAM (Building Research

Establishment Environmental

Assessment Method) developed

in the UK

• The Green Guide to Specification by

BRE is also a valuable tool for making

the best material selection in terms of

environmental impact

LEED is gathering momentum here in the

UK. The driver for this is often the client’s

global corporate policy or, on prestige

speculative developments, the needs

of global tenants.

Norcros are highly conscious of their

carbon footprint and work hard to

minimise the mark left on planet Earth.

Also understood is the challenges that

specifiers face in terms of creating

buildings that satisfy sustainability

demands.

By specifying Norcros products,

credits against these key sustainable

environmental assessments may be

awarded, for the following reasons:

• Norcros products have a very low volatile

organic compound

• Pallets are re-used, repaired or recycled

• Over 80% of Norcros bought in items

are sourced from a 30 mile radius

• Over 90% of waste material created

during the manufacturing process

is recycled

Norcros Adhesives believe their contracts talk far more eloquently than any glossy brochure can achieve. They deliver for the best in breed - The Olympics, Silverstone, The Houses of Parliament,

The Shard to name but a few. Such projects are specified by prestigious architectural firms, who have deemed Norcros Adhesives a trusted supplier, to support their development of such famous

British landmarks.

Stafford Leisure Centre (Stafford)

Norcros products were used in the

complete refurbishment of Stafford Leisure

Centre. The new state-of-the-art leisure

facilities; includes 25 metre swimming pool,

teaching pool with moveable floor, pool hall

and surroundings as well as full changing,

gym and beauty facilities.

The products used included:

• Norcros Prime Bond

• Norcros One Part Flexible Adhesive

• Norcros Rapid Porcelain Adhesive

• Norcros Flexible Floor and Wall Grout

• Norcros Super Epoxy Grout

All of the products used were highly

polymer modified, ensuring that they would

be capable of lasting in such a demanding

environment.

Fishermans Church (Brixham)

Channel 4’s programme; The Restoration

Man, saw Jackie Robinson and Neil

Worrell renovate the old abandoned St Peter’s

church, located in the heart of the stunning

fishing village of Brixham, into their first

home together. The church which was built

in 1874, had stood abandoned for 5 years so

when Neil and Jackie found it, it was derelict,

damp and dilapidated. Due to its poor

condition, it needed completely stripping

out internally and full restoration throughout.

Three different types of ceramic tiles were

used throughout the building including four

different styles and patterns of modern wall

tiles for each of the four unique bathrooms.

Victorian patterned clay floor tiles in

decorative designs for the master bedroom,

bathroom and kitchen area and off-white

extra-large Italian 1.2 metre square tiles

throughout the ‘modernist’ basement area.

Norcros provided technical assistance in

scheduling their requirements for tilling,

substrate materials, adhesives, grouts,

silicone and waterproofing compounds.

This was a highly complex specification

as a variety of substrates were tiled

including plasterboard, chipboard, plywood,

blockwork, concrete slabs and existing

masonry walls. ‘’Norcros were very helpful

technically and the products were

subsequently delivered to the site

quickly and efficiently’’ said Jackie.

With over 10 tonnes of ceramic tiles

used within the finished project; Neil

and Jackie are delighted with the result

on the finished build.

Marks and Spencer

Large format, unglazed porcelain tiles

were used across all three floors of

The Marks and Spencer Anchor store

in Westfield shopping centre; London.

As one of the largest shopping centres

in Europe with over 9,500m2 of retail space,

a solid hard - wearing solution was required to

withstand heavy foot traffic.

Using large format tiles can make it

difficult to achieve solid bed fixing, which

is essential in such a heavily trafficked area.

To ensure that there would be no risk of

impact damage, Norcros Thick Bed Porcelain

and Stone Adhesive was specified.

Products used on this project were:

• Norcros Thick Bed Porcelain and Stone

Adhesive


• Norcros Flexible Floor and Wall Tile Grout

Chelsea Flower Show (London)

A stunning example of the outdoor use of

tiles was the garden seat at Chelsea Flower

Show. In order to ensure that the 800

individual porcelain tiles were firmly bonded

to the exterior grade plywood structure.

The combination of neutral coloured tiles and

sharp, clean lines brought a highly - modern

minimalist feel to the design. Combined with

the beautiful, bright foliage surroundings;

this provided an eye catching and unusual

contrast.

Norcros products specified included:


• Norcros Thick Bed Stone and Porcelain

Adhesive

• Norcros Flexible Floor and Wall Grout

With a support service second to none,

clients are never alone with Norcros

Adhesives - the company focus is on

ensuring customer requirements are

met within specified timescales and

that help and advice is always available.

Specification support includes provision

of National Building Standard (NBS)

clauses through RIBA’s NBS Plus

programme. Norcros Adhesives’

product details and technical guidance

are submitted to NBS for restructuring

in NBS format, ensuring that the

correct product information is

available when needed.

By using NBS Plus, specifiers are

assured they are using the industry

standard specification system that

conforms to best practice. A specification

is a pivotal factor in the success of any

building project, and an essential part

of the design process. A badly-written

specification can cause major problems

for the whole project team, and can

take projects significantly over budget

at the time and in the future.

Norcros Adhesives’ technical support

offers a unique 24 hour turnaround of

M40 specifications, delivering concise,

technically accurate and up to date

specifications. Norcros Adhesives can

detail the full system build up ranging

from screeds, trims and backer boards

to adhesives, grouts and sealers.

Ask the experts

With over 25 years of experience,

Norcros Adhesives is well equipped for

the challenges and issues customers may

encounter during the specification and fixing

process. A working day for the technical

team brings everything from ‘what product

should be used for fixing glass mosaic tiles’,

to ‘strengthening a floor with minimal build

up of height’ and even ‘how to tile to

external metal bridge structures’.

Be assured, assistance is always available

to ensure jobs are completed effectively,

efficiently and to current British Standard

recommendations.

Technical support is evident both through

manned helplines and on-site visits. Free

of charge site visits by highly experienced

staff can be arranged prior to specifications

being written as well as during the fixing

process. In the event of any issues or

problems arising following the completion

of a project, a technical investigation can

be requested complete with site report.

A comprehensive site visit report details

the findings, together with detailed

recommendations for remedial work where

required. Clients can rest assured that

Norcros Adhesives are with them every

step of the way.

Opened in May 2016, the Norcros Adhesives Skills Centre provides modern, bespoke

facilities to enable the delivery of the company’s expanding range of product training

and tiling courses for the benefit of both its customers and own employees.

The Skills Centre comprises a lecture room and large practical area in which the size

and configuration of the tiling bays can be changed to accommodate up to 12 trainees.

The nature of the training puts the emphasis firmly on the practical aspects, with all

trainees encouraged to improve their own product knowledge and tiling techniques.

SKILLS CENTRE

Industry-leading training courses

delivered within the Skills Centre

include:

• Norcros product training, comprising

modules which aim to promote

Norcros products and their correct

use, helping trainees to develop best

practice, working towards NVQ level

and learning about the requirements

of British Standards.

• Natural stone fixing courses.

• Norcros Adhesives’ own Basic

Introduction to Wall & Floor Tiling –

a course principally aimed at the

DIY market.

• Tiling to Wet Rooms and Underfloor

Heating.

• One day bespoke courses aimed

at specific customers and their

requirements.

• CPD Training for architects,

specifiers and contractors.

With a raft of environmental credentials

to its name, Norcros Adhesives has a lot

to contribute. In 2016 the company won

The Tile Association Gold Award for Best

Environmental Initiative. This was in

recognition of the many measures the

company has implemented to improve

the environmental management of its

operations, including its business

management and the environmental

impact of individual products.

The company has also achieved ISO 14001

accreditation for its work to reduce waste

and improve resource efficiency. It is

worthwhile noting that within just 2 months

of joining the Sustainability School Norcros

Adhesives achieved Silver Member status.

One of the company’s top products -

Norcros Pro 30 Fast Track Eco Levelling

Compound - is also its most environmentally

friendly. The levelling compound

incorporates recycled crushed glass,

rather than quarried sand thus reducing

the depletion of natural resources.

The Supply Chain Sustainability School is

an initiative of the UK Construction Strategy

2025. This sets out clear ambitions for the

construction industry - including 50% less

CO2 and a 50% improvement on speed

of job completion with 33% less cost.

The School is committed to achieve

these challenging targets in partnership

with business leaders.

An independent third party, Action

Sustainability, delivers the work of the

School and all partners sign up to a

Code of Ethics. Over a period of time,

the School aims to drive up awareness

and understanding of sustainability issues

in the supply chain nationally.

Launched in 2012, the Sustainability School is an initiative designed to promote sustainability

in construction supply chains. It provides free practical support in the form of e-learning

modules, tailored self-assessment and action plans, sustainability training and networking.

Integral to the ethos ‘Job Done’ is superior

product quality. Each and every product is

stringently tested in high-tech laboratories

prior to being released to the market.

The products have achieved demanding

EN standards for European markets and

American ANSI standards for the US and

Middle Eastern markets. Working closely

with Lucideon, desired product quality is

achieved and subsequent rigorous Quality

Assurance processes ensure that product

integrity is maintained on an

on-going basis.

Contrary to popular belief not all products

passing the same industry classification

deliver the same quality. All Norcros products

comfortably pass the required standards to

ensure ease of use and consistency on site.

Norcros Adhesives’ products are superior

formulations as demonstrated by blind

product trials; they consistently match

and exceed the performance of other

leading brands.

Guaranteed for Life

As the industry is well aware - failures are

a major risk for specifiers and contractors

and hence a major barrier to the Company’s

‘Job Done’ ethos. Unlike some other

adhesive manufacturers, with Norcros

Adhesives, it’s not just adhesives and grouts

that are guaranteed for life. Every product

on the range is supported by the same

guarantee and, as a result, complete product

systems are guaranteed for life.

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SHOWER ENCLOSURE

Norcros Stop Mould Wall Tile Grout

Tile

Norcros Rapid Porcelain Grey Adhesive plus Waterproofing Admix

Polyester Tape

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Permalayer

Norcros Rapid Porcelain Grey Adhesive plus Waterproofing Admix

Primer

Timber

Plasterboard

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ANHYDRITE SCREEDS

PRO BOARD TIMBER FLOORSCONCRETE/CEMENT:SAND SCREED

SLURRY BONDING COAT

PERMALAYER TIMBER FLOORS

Norcros 4 into 1 GroutTileNorcros Rapid Porcelain Grey AdhesiveNorcros Pro 50 Levelling CompoundUnder Tile HeatingNorcros Pro BoardNorcros Rapid Porcelain Grey AdhesiveCement:Sand ScreedConcrete

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Norcros 4 into 1 Grout

Tile

Norcros Tile to Gypsum Adhesive

Norcros Prime Bond

Anhydrite Screed

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Tile

Norcros Rapid Porcelain Grey Adhesive

Slurry Bonding Coat

Existing Tiles

Structural Floor

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Norcros Pro Board


Norcros Prime Bond

Tongue & Groove Floorboards

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Norcros Permalayer


Tongue & Groove Floorboards

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Waterproof Sealing Slurry

Render

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SWIMMING POOL TANKING

Norcros Super Epoxy Grout

Tile

Norcros One Part Flexible White Adhesive

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PRIMER/ADMIXTURE DAMP PROOF MEMBRANE

REPAIR MORTAR

LEVELLING COMPOUNDS WATERPROOFING / TANKING MATTING & BOARDS READY MIXED DISPERSION ADHESIVES POWDERED ADHESIVES

Setting Time 30 Minutesb 30 Minutesb† 90 Minutes 90 Minutes 3 Hours 3 Hours 3 Hours 3 Hours 45 minutes 4 Hours 24 Hours 16-24 Hours 3 Hours N/A N/A N/A N/A 24 Hours 24 Hours 24 Hours 24 Hours 16 - 24 Hours 3 Hours 3 Hours 24 Hours 3 Hours 16 - 24 Hours 3 Hours 3 Hours 3 Hours 2 Hours 3 Hours

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Cement : Sand Render

l 1:4 l a l l - - - - - - l l l - l l - l l l l l l l l l l l l - - l

Vinyl l 2 l a - - l 2 l 2 l 2 l 2 l 2 l 2 - l l l l l l - - - - l 2 l 2 l 2 l 2 l 2 l 2 l 2 l 2 l 2 - l

Flooring GradeAsphalt

l 2 l a - - l l l l l l - l l l l l l - - l - l 2 l 2 l 2 l 2 l 2 l 2 l 2 l 2 l 2 - l

Gypsum Plaster

l 2a l a - - - - - - - - l - l 2 - l 2 l 2 - l l - l l 2 l 2 l 2 l 2 l 2 l 2 l 2 l 2 - l l 2

Gypsum Plasterboard

l a l a - - - - - - - - l - l 2 - l 2 l 2 - l l - l l 2 l 2 l 2 l 2 - l 2 l 2 l 2 - l l 2

AnhydriteScreed

l l a - - l 1 l 1 l 1 l 1 l 1 l 1 l - l 1 l 1 l 1 l 1 l - - l - l 1 l 1 l 1 - - l 1 l 1 l 1 l 1 l l 1

Flooring GradeChipboard

- l a - - l P or B l P or B - - l P or B l P or B l - l l l l l - - l - l P or B l P or B l P or B l + P or B l + P or B l P or B l P or B l P or B l P or B - l

T & G Floorboards

l u l a - - l P or B l P or B - - l P or B l P or B l - l 2 l 2 l 2 l 2 l - - l u - l u, P or B l u, P or B l u, P or B l u, +, P or B l u, +, P or B l u, P or B l u, P or B l u, P or B l u, P or B - l u

Plywood l u l a - - l 2u l 2u - - l P or B l P or B l - l 2 l 2u l 2u l 2u l - - l u - l 2u, P or B l 2u, P or B l 2u, P or B l 2u, +, P or B l 2u, +, P or B l 2u, +, P or B l 2u, +, P or B l 2u, +, P or B l 2u, +, P or B - l 2u

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l u l a - - l 2u l 2u - - l 2 l 2 l - l 2 l 2u l 2u l 2u l - - l u - l 2u l 2u l 2u l 2u l 2u l 2u l 2u l 2u l 2u - l 2u

FloatingTimber Floor

l u l a - - l P or B l P or B - - l P or B l P or B l - l 2 l 2 l 2 l 2 l - - l u - l P or B l P or B l P or B l + P or B l + P or B l P or B l P or B l P or B l P or B - l

Existing Tiles l 2:1 l a - - l 3 l 3 l 3 l 3 l 3 l 3 l 3 l 3 l 3 l 3 l 3 l 3 l l X l X l l X l 3 l 3 l 3 l 3 l 3 l 3 l 3 l 3 l 3 - l 3

Heated Floors l l a l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l - - l - l l l l + l + l l l l - l

Painted Surfaces

l 2:1 l a - - - - - - - - l - - - - - - l X l X l l X - - - - - - - - - - -

Steel l 2:1 l a - - - - - - - l 3, P or B l 3 l 3 l 3 l 3 l 3 l 3 l - - l - l 3, P or B l 3, P or B l 3, P or B l 3 + P or B l 3 + P or B l 3, P or B l 3, P or B l 3, P or B l 3, P or B - l 3

Total Immersion / Swimming Pools

l l a l l - - - - - - - l l - l - - - - - - l l l l + l + l l l l - l

EN Classification N/A N/A N/A N/A EN 13813 EN 13813 EN 13813 EN 13813 EN 13813 EN 13813 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A D1T D2T N/A D2T C2TE S1 C2FE S1 C2FE S1 C1 C1F C2T C2F C2F C2F N/A C1 FS1

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a = Dependent on adhesiveb = Dependent on backgroundu = Seal underside and edges with neat Prime Bond2c = Two coats of Prime Bond

† = Can extend the drying time of adhesive1:4 = 1 part Prime Bond to 4 parts water2:1 = Slurry bonding coat: 2 parts Norcros cement based adhesive to 1 part Norcros Prime Bond

1 = Sand to remove laitance, Prime with Prime Bond diluted 1:4 with water. Allow to dry. Repeat diluting Prime Bond 1: 3 with water. Allow to dry. If screed is still absorbent, prime with Prime Bond at a 1: 2 dilution

2 = Neat Prime Bond3 = Slurry Bond Coat - 2 parts cement-based adhesive: 1 part Prime Bond - brush apply to substrate & allow to dry

+ = Mixed with Adi FlexP = Overlay with minimum 15mm to 18mm plywoodB = Overlay with 6mm to 10mm Pro BoardX = Drying Time will be extended

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(Tile Width + Tile Length) x Joint Width x Tile Depth x Specific Gravity = Kg/m2

Width x Length

This formula is for use with Norcros Grouts:

Every care has been taken to ensure true colour representation though printing limitations can cause colour variation. You can order samples of any of the Norcros grouts by calling + 44 (0) 1782 524140

L = Light trafficked areas

GROUTS SILICONESEALANT

Wall l l l l l l l

Floor - l L l l l l l

Internal Use l l l l l l l

External Use l l l l l l l

Joint Width 1mm to 3mm

1mm to 5mm

2mm to 12mm

2mm to 20mm

2mm to 6mm

1mm to 8mm

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Setting Time 24 Hours 24 Hours 24 Hours 24 Hours 24 Hours 3 Hours 20 Minutes

Antibacterial - l - - - l l

EN Classification CG1 CG2 CG1 CG2 RG1 CG2 BS 5889 Type A

Pack Sizes 3.5kg & 10kg

5kg & 10kg

5kg & 10kg

5kg & 10kg

2kg 5kg & 10kg

310ml

Colours Arctic White, Cornish Cream

Arctic White, Oxford Stone,

Golden Jasmine,

Cornish Cream, Blanched Almond,

Sandy Beach, Silver Grey, Steel Grey, Slate Grey,

Midnight Coal, Coffee Bean

Blanched Almond,

Steel Grey

Arctic White,Cornish Cream,

Blanched Almond,

Sandy Beach,Steel Grey, Slate Grey

Arctic White, Cornish Cream,

Steel Grey, Slate Grey


Golden Jasmine,


Sandy Beach, Silver Grey, Steel Grey, Slate Grey,

Tropical EbonyMidnight Coal,

Autumn Chestnut,

Forest Acorn, Coffee Bean, Rustic Cedar


Golden Jasmine,


Steel Grey, Slate Grey,

Coffee Bean, Midnight Coal

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Oxford Stone

CornishCream

Arctic White

Golden Jasmine

Sandy Beach

Blanched Almond

Slate Grey

Tropical Ebony

Midnight Coal

Forest Acorn

AutumnChestnut

Steel Grey

Silver Grey

Rustic Cedar

Coffee Bean

Norcros Adhesives,

Harewood Street,Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 5JZ

Tel: +44 (0) 1782 524140 Fax: +44 (0) 1782 524141

Norcros Adhesives is a trading division of Norcros Group (Holdings) Ltd. Registered in England and Wales 566694

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