Have you chosen
your perfect tiles? Do not relax just yet. The next thing to think about is
adhesives, installation, and tilers warehouse Bald Hills. Your new tiles will only look
their best if they are correctly installed.
We use tile
adhesive to stick our tiles to the floors and walls. You can find a variety of
substrates, which is a term for floor and walls surfaces and types of tiles out
there. Therefore, it is vital to use the right adhesive to make sure the tiles
stay in place for a long time.
Types of Tile Adhesives
The two main types
of tile adhesive from the tilers warehouse Bald Hills are powdered adhesives and ready-mixed
pastes. The ready mixed paste is used straight out from the tub, which makes
them easy to use. But there are some limitations, as pastes can only be used to
repair smaller ceramic tiles and walls.
Powdered
adhesives, on the other hand, is mixed
with water into the semiliquid mixture,
which takes a long time and effort. But,
they offer a far stronger bond and are
ideal to fit natural stone tiles, ceramic, porcelain, and any other substrates
The Substrate Needed Fixing
Here are the
common options:
·
Floor, Timbers.
It is usually recommended to install a layer of marine grade plywood or a tile
backing board on top. But it is possible to tile directly onto floorboards at
times. These will give you a more durable, more stable surface to use your
tiles. It is not possible to use ready
mixed pastes to tile floors, regardless if you are using ceramic tiles. In such
case, you need to use a powdered adhesive. Keep in mind when selecting the
right powdered adhesive, consider these factors: flexibility, color, and setting or open time.
·
Walls, Plasterboard and Plaster. In most cases, small ceramic tiles are typically used for splash backs and walls, in which a
ready-mixed paste is best suited for the
job. If you are dealing with a bigger ceramic tile or any size porcelain tile
to the walls, you will need to use a powdered adhesive. These come in a variety
of colors, flexibility options, and
setting speeds. You need to be sure your wall can bear the weight of adhesive
and tiles. Where possible, it is advisable to tile
onto the plasterboard instead of fresh plaster directly.
·
Floors, Screed or Concrete. When it comes to timber floors, it is ideal to use a
powdered adhesive. Newly laid floors will need to be thoroughly dry before you
can tile. In general, concrete bases require a minimum of 6 weeks.
So, before you use
the tub or bag of tile adhesive, make sure that your substrates are ready,
meaning they are strong, flat, and clean. We always recommend seeking the
advice of a professional tiler and use the right products in a tilers warehouse Bald Hills. The tiler knows how to pick
the right adhesive for your project. Hopefully, the guide above can help you pick
the right choice if you are choosing adhesive yourself.
