Glue for tiles is a special construction mixture that is designed to lay tiles, porcelain tiles and mosaics to the floor and walls. It allows you to glue the tiles on a variety of types of bases.
Types of glue for ceramic tiles according to the type of external conditions
For dry rooms – is used in rooms where there is no high humidity;
Moisture -resistant – designed for bathrooms and kitchens;
Universal – suitable for any type of surface and humidity;
Heat -resistant – suitable for rooms with high temperature (baths, saunas).
Types of tile glue in composition
Cement. Designed for small and medium -weight tiles. Suitable for a dry and wet atmosphere;
Epoxy. Used to attach tiles on steel, aluminum, concrete and wood. Can also be used for alignment;
Dispersive. For surfaces that are susceptible to coatings;
Polyurethane. Elastic, can be used for various purposes.
Special types of glue for tiles
Heat -resistant. Designed to put the tiles on the furnace;
Reinforced. It is necessary when laying heavy tiles;
Quick -hardening. Good during cosmetic repairs in the apartment;
Frost -resistant. Suitable for external work.
The use of glue for tiles
Usually the glue is sold in the form of a dry construction mixture. It is diluted with water and mixed with a special construction mixer (usually a punching nozzle).
Glue consumption depends on its type, as well as on the evenness of the base – floor or walls. The thickness of the glue can be different depending on deviations on the surface of the floor or wall, usually it is 4-5 mm.
Tile glue manufacturers
Hercules;
Ceresit;
Mask;
Bergauf;
KNAUF;
Tiled;
Titanium;
IVSIL;
Flex;
Unis;
Flezen;
Schnelkleber;
Standard.