Tile adhesives

Whether it's a wall or floor tile, it must be securely attached to its underlying surface. The requirements for a tile adhesive are substantial. It's expected to hold the tile in place not only for years but for decades, without failing in its mission.

Working with a good tile adhesive for exterior applications should be easy and should adequately fill the gaps between the tile and the substrate. It shouldn't dry too quickly, but you also can't wait too long because the final grouting phase will look like a distant mirage.

Or, in simpler terms: a tile adhesive needs to dry fast, be easy to work with, and make the tiles last a long time.

Fortunately, adhesives have evolved to the point where all these requirements can be fully met successfully. Choosing the right type of tile adhesive can be much simpler than you might think. In most cases, the substrate for the tiles clearly determines the best bonding option.

Basic Information:

• Tile adhesives for bathrooms are usually available in bags ranging from 5 to 50 kg.
• Currently, there are tile adhesives for faience and terracotta with improved properties, such as quick preparation and no shrinkage.
• Granite tile adhesive is applied using a notched trowel and is mixed with clean water to create a smooth paste without lumps or foreign substances, unless you have chosen ready-to-use tile adhesive.

Choosing the Type of Tile Adhesive

Adhesives are used to secure tiles on walls, floors, and in areas such as pools, which can have various substrates like cement, wood, glass, and more. They are primarily based on cement, epoxy, and polymer. Here's a brief overview of the types of tile adhesives to consider before making your purchase.

Granite and Terracotta Tile Adhesives

The adhesive used for laying new granite or terracotta floor tiles is usually polymer-modified. It is based on cement, comes in powdered form, and is mixed with water before application.

This type of tile adhesive for exterior applications offers more strength compared to a normal cement-sand mixture. It also provides waterproof properties and can be used for application in wet areas such as bathrooms, kitchens, pools, and more.

To enhance the adhesive properties of tile adhesives, various polymers like acrylic, latex, and epoxy are added. Acrylic makes the adhesive moisture-resistant and is typically used to fix tiles with small sizes and outdoor granite tiles. Latex makes the adhesive more flexible, ideal for outdoor applications where some movement is expected. Epoxy helps increase the hardness and durability of the adhesives.

For Walls

Polymer-modified tile adhesives with non-slip properties are used to apply wall tiles. This is a type of ready-to-use faience tile adhesive that is mixed with water before application. It is suitable for ceramic and vitrified tiles.

For Glass and Mosaic Fixing

Special high-strength adhesives are used for fixing glass and mosaics. They can also be used for fixing tiles in wet areas, such as bathrooms, pools, and others. They are usually available in white color in powdered form in bags ranging from 5 kg to 25 kg. The white color is due to the addition of white cement. This tile adhesive is competitively priced in our store.

For Fixing New Tiles Over Existing Floor Tiles

While renovating the old tile flooring, many homeowners prefer to fix new granite or terracotta tiles over the existing flooring in their bathrooms. For this purpose, a product that has anti-slip and non-shrinkage effects is used. It is made by mixing special polymers with the cementitious mixture.

For Fixing New Tiles on Plywood or Wooden Substrate

Today, special tile adhesives are available on the market for fixing tiles on materials like plywood. They are polymer-modified cement-based adhesives with additives. They are in liquid form and are mixed with non-slip adhesives before application. They offer high bonding strength suitable for areas prone to vibration.

A Few Tips and Tricks

When it comes to applying the adhesive, here are some guidelines to simplify your work:

• Don't forget to consult an expert when deciding which tile adhesive to choose. While there are a few basic categories, there are also subcategories that may have a special type that's perfect for you. Our team will be happy to provide advice and guidance on your choice.
• Keep in mind that floors are exposed to heat and heavy traffic. This should be important in your adhesive selection. While walls can be exposed to high humidity and rapid temperature changes.
• If you are tiling walls in the kitchen or bathroom, use pre-mixed adhesive. If you're tiling the floor, look for a strong mixture.

In our building materials store, you will find various types of tile adhesive for faience, terracotta, and granite tiles at a good price. Apart from different types suitable for the tile, you can choose from ready-to-use tile adhesives for both indoor and outdoor use from brands like Terakol, Trakon, Baumit, Terazid, Ceresit, and more. Contact our consultants for advice and inquiries.