In a tiling job, it is not just enough to have the best
tiles and have an experienced tile setter to do it. Those little things that
you might take for granted can affect the overall result. All the materials and
products have to be chosen well. The tile adhesive that you will select for the
tile installation job really matters. You can either purchase the one that is
ready to use or the one that needs to be mixed with water or another material. If
you are doing your own tile installation, preparation is the key. You have to
prepare your materials, the area where the tile installation will take place and
of course yourself. If you are going to install wall tiles, you have to know if
the wall can support the tiles and the adhesive that will be plastered on it. As
with the floor tiles you also have to ensure that the adhesive that will be
used on them has a high-strength bond property. Not all tile adhesives Brisbane are created
equal therefore select the one which has all the properties of an adhesive that
you are looking for.
As you know, there are different brands of tile adhesives Brisbane
out there. Some are more popular than others because of their known effectivity
and usability. You can check out the adhesives from MCB or ARDEX. One or more from
these brands may have the specific product that you need for your tile
installation job. The MCB has the A-100, A-20, A-50, A-65, A-66, Admix-A and
the M-1 adhesives. You can find an adhesive from this line that is lightweight,
flexible, high coverage and fast setting too. Some of these adhesives also have
nonslip property and self-priming. If your tiles are made from glass mosaics,
terracotta, porcelain, ceramic or natural stones, MCB has the type of adhesive
that you can use for these types of tiles. Also, MCB has adhesives that can be
used for interior or exterior applications.
The brand ARDEX has the Forticrete Glue which is used for
fixing ceramic tiles both in internal and external applications and is a
rubber-modified wall and floor adhesive. It can be used in areas where minimal
movement is expected such as those in plasterboards, fibre-cement sheets and
concrete. Another rubber-modified adhesive from Ardex is also the Forticrete
Fortiflex that can be utilized for ceramic tiles, marble, slate and those
non-moisture sensitive granite and mosaics. The ARDEX X 18 is a superior
cement-based wall and floor adhesive that has mastic type properties. It has
those specialized fibres that add strength to the tiled area. It is also
flexible and has non-slump property which is suitable for usage in both
residential and commercial properties even those in swimming pools. The ARDEX
Optima is a premium grade product with exceptional bond. It can be used for
materials that are hard to adhere to surfaces and this adhesive is also highly
water resistant. It can be used in different substrates such as brick and
blockwork, cement render, pre-cast concrete and plywood. Another one from ARDEX
is the ARDEX D2 which is a premium dispersion adhesive that has superior non-slump
and shear adhesion properties and can be used in wet areas. It also has low
odour so you won’t be bothered with its smell. One of these tile adhesives Brisbane can
be the product that will make your tile installation project a better one, so
choose well.
