What Is Tile Adhesive?
Tile adhesive is typically composed of rubber-based powder combined with a water-based polymer dispersion liquid, and is used to form a bond between a tile and a surface. Available in many different types, tile adhesives can vary in terms of their composition and recommended application, but generally speaking they are appropriate for bonding tiles to almost any kind of base including: brick, concrete, rendering, blockwork, plaster, plasterboard, painted walls, epoxy coatings, tile backer boards, steel, floorboards, plywood, chipboard, vinyl, ceramic, natural stone, and asphalt. When choosing the best tile adhesive for your project, there are a number of factors to consider. First of all, and perhaps most obviously, is the quantity you need. Tile adhesive is available in many different sizes generally ranging from smaller 3kg tubs, to anything up to 20kg. A general rule of thumb is to estimate approximately 2kg per m2 (this is for a depth of 1mm). Therefore, by calculating the total de
