How to choose the right tile adhesive?
2025-04-16
Tile adhesive, as the name suggests, is a special glue used to paste tiles. Commonly, when laying floor tiles and ceramic wall tiles, we may use cement products. Although cement is inexpensive and readily available, its bonding ability is not very prominent. This specialized tile adhesive is different; it is lighter in color, does not affect the aesthetic effect, and is waterproof, moisture-proof, and corrosion-resistant. Whether installed in the bathroom or kitchen, satisfactory results can be achieved. The following is a recommendation of the characteristics of Xiangshan Tiecheng tile adhesive and precautions during the purchase process for your comprehensive understanding and analysis.
Tile adhesive, as the name suggests, is a special glue used to paste tiles. Commonly, when laying floor tiles and ceramic wall tiles, we may use cement products. Although cement is inexpensive and readily available, its bonding ability is not very strong. This specialized tile adhesive is different; it is lighter in color, does not affect the aesthetic effect, and is waterproof, moisture-proof, and corrosion-resistant. It can achieve satisfactory results whether installed in the bathroom or kitchen. Next, we will introduce the characteristics of the Xiangshan Tiecheng tile adhesive and precautions during the purchase process for your comprehensive understanding and analysis.
I. Tile Adhesive Construction Methods
Tile adhesive is a liquid product, so no pre-mixing with water is needed; it can be used directly from the bucket.
Specific usage instructions:
1. If it is before painting or on a renovated old wall surface, simply roll it with a short-haired roller.
2. Before pasting tiles, about half an hour in advance, stir the adhesive evenly with a bristle brush or small roller, and then directly apply it to the back of the tile (leave about 5mm around the edges of the tile to prevent the adhesive from flowing to the front). After the surface becomes transparent, use 425 cement mixed with about one-third fine sand to make a mortar for pasting. It is also recommended to apply a layer of adhesive to the wall to be pasted, which will make the bonding stronger, improve the waterproof effect, and absolutely prevent hollowing or falling off.
3. Material usage: This product does not need to be diluted with water. It can be used directly from the bucket. For a single coated layer, one kilogram of adhesive can coat 10-13 square meters.
4. The optimal construction temperature is 5°C. The actual coated area will vary depending on the construction method, surface smoothness, and construction environment.
II. How to Choose the Right Tile Adhesive
With the rapid development of the decoration industry, high-quality construction processes and new building materials are constantly emerging, gradually replacing the original materials that people are familiar with. The emergence of tile adhesive has changed people's perception of the irreplaceable role of cement and sand, and it is widely used in interior and exterior walls, floors, bathrooms, kitchens, and other building decoration places. Its strong bonding, material saving, time saving, and labor-saving advantages are constantly emerging, and it is expected to replace cement and sand as the preferred choice for tile laying. So how do you choose the right tile adhesive?
1. The type and size of the tiles or stones to be laid. Generally speaking, large-size tiles or tiles with low water absorption should use better tile adhesive.
2. If the substrate is wood or calcium silicate board, a better adhesive than that used on concrete or cement mortar should be used.
3. The application environment, such as temperature and humidity changes, also has a certain impact on the choice of adhesive.
4. The more demanding the external load, the better the adhesive should be.
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