The huge species diversity of glue for tile presented on counters of modern hardware stores can force to become puzzled any person. To choose tiled glue correctly, it is necessary to consider on what surface it will be applied in what room to be used and also it is necessary to pay attention to characteristics of the tile for which laying the glue basis is selected.
Instruction
1. On the structure and properties glue tiled mixes are divided into several categories. The most popular is glue for tile on cement basis. It is produced in the form of dry mix. It is dissolved, as a rule, with water just before the application. Because such glue weight quickly grabs on air, it is necessary to use it as soon as possible.
2. The single-component glue for tile representing prepared for use paste perfectly is suitable for unskilled masters. Such tiled glue is famous for rather long period of skhvatyvaniye.
3. For facing by tile of damp rooms two-part adhesives on the basis of epoxy resins or polyurethane enjoy special popularity. On counters of shops they are presented in the form of two separate components which need to be mixed just before glue use.
4. For interior finish of rooms ordinary ceramic tile, as a rule, use the most plain glue. Though even in such simple business there is exception. For such flexible surfaces as plywood and gypsum cardboard, for example, it is recommended to use the special glue for tile intended for difficult surfaces.
5. Key parameter which should be considered when choosing glue for facing by building facade tile, its frost resistance. The water which is contained in glue micropores, as a rule, freezes at air temperature below zero. Thus, the glue basis begins to work not for coupling of tile, and for its separation from surface. Only the proper proportional correlation of the additives which are part of glue for facing by tile of facades of the building is capable to provide firmness it to huge loadings.
6. Requirements to tiled glue at decoration of wall, floors and ceilings increase in the pool, soul and sauna. First, it has to have excellent water resistance. Secondly, frost resistance. It is recommended to choose for finishing of rooms with the increased humidity the tiled glue which is specially intended for them.