Tile glue is a material without which high–quality tile laying is impossible. It is the glue that is one of the materials that ensures high adhesion between the tile and the base, the quality and durability of the installation, as well as the strength and integrity of the entire decorative coating.
Naturally, all these parameters are possible provided that suitable materials are used and they do not always have to be the most expensive or the most durable.
In this article we would like to tell you how to choose the right materials depending on the operational features.
What types of adhesives are there?
Adhesive compositions are divided according to the main component, areas of use, class, and so on.
There is no universal tile adhesive. But all glues can be conditionally divided into 2 groups:
- Standard;
- Enhanced action.
How do standard adhesive compositions differ from reinforced adhesives?
We can use standard adhesive compositions for small and medium-sized tiles in rooms with normal operating conditions without sudden temperature changes, high humidity, constantly low or elevated temperatures, etc.
We need reinforced adhesive compounds when used in rooms with temperature changes, especially sharp ones, when laying large tiles, natural stone and other massive decorative materials. Also, such glue should be used in industrial premises, where it can be influenced by chemicals. For freezers, ovens and similar objects, glue with standard technical characteristics is also not suitable.
Where can standard adhesives be used?
Standard adhesive compositions are used in:
- Residential premises;
- Educational institutions;
- Hospitals and clinics;
- And other objects with an operating intensity below average and when laying tiles of small sizes.
Where do I need to apply enhanced adhesive compounds?
Adhesive compositions with improved technical characteristics should be used in:
- Shopping malls;
- Industrial premises;
- Freezers;
- Furnaces and any other heated surfaces;
- And objects with high intensity of operation and when laying tiles of sizes larger than average.
