Adhesive for ceramic, ceiling, floor tiles in the bathroom. Liquid Nails

15-20 years ago the choice of means for gluing tiles was poor and limited to cement mortars, in which sometimes glues were added: casein or PVA.Often, the tiles were laid even on oil-dense paint.

At present, the achievements of the chemical industry have so increased the list of such tools, that the choice has become a difficult matter, and the number of manufacturing companies that have exceeded a hundred has completely confused the issue. Especially for a beginner, who decided not to give up "at the mercy" of the sales consultant, but to sort out everything himself.

At the very beginning, it is necessary to understand whether you are a meticulous and patient person who is accustomed to follow rules, instructions and recommendations, or are ready to pay a little, but save time and effort.

According to the degree of readiness, the adhesive is divided into three types:

• dry mix of cement and sand, which for dilution is diluted with water;
• ready-made glue( one-component);
• is a two-component adhesive including polyurethane and epoxy resins.

The first option is convenient because water will be added at home and do not weight the weight of the purchased and delivered.

Its inconvenience lies in the extra time it takes to prepare the glue. Plus, it's a must read the cooking instructions. It is better to carefully observe the proportions and consistency than to get a non-working solution solely through your own fault.

The second option is attractive due to its readiness to work completely, which leads to some material savings, and the consistency of glue is optimal for mounting works. Also positive is the opportunity to work with less dust and dirt.

The downside is to increase the weight of such mixtures. Moreover, almost always in a hermetically sealed container are sold not simple, cement-forming, but complex dispersion mixtures, which are more expensive and are required in special cases.

The most complicated and "heaped " is the third option, a two-component adhesive used for individual cases, which consists of two separate substances, which, when mixed, give rise to certain chemical reactions, due to which the adhesive acquires its exclusive properties. When choosing this type of glue, when mixing, it is necessary to carefully observe the quantitative proportions of the substances to be mixed and adhere to a certain temperature regime during the entire work period. An unfavorable factor is the high price.

It is not a bad idea at this stage to clearly define the formula "What? Where? When?", Because the choice of glue is strongly influenced by the material of the tile, its dimensions( What?), The quality and composition of the substrate, on which the tiling will be laid(Where?), Under what conditions will it be used( When?).

If you carefully consider any packaging with glue, you can subtract all the required information about its characteristics and properties. For example, the largest letters will necessarily indicate its purpose.

Adhesive types are

• Base( or standard)
• Reinforced
• Universal( for both exterior and interior works)
• Waterproof
• White glue for transparent and translucent mosaic
• Other special

Other include frost-resistant, special adhesive forhigh temperatures, corrosive environments, etc.etc.

It is reasonable for repair in the bathroom to take a waterproof adhesive or at least read the inscription about increased moisture resistance in the table of its characteristics.

When purchasing glue, it is necessary to know in advance the dimensions of the future tile and its composition.

If the tile is ceramic, small in size, the number indicating adhesion of the adhesive in the accompanying instruction to the adhesive may be limited to 0, 3 - 0, 5 MPa .For bulk tiles and glue, it is logical to choose reinforced with increased adhesive properties( strong adhesion).By the way, the consumption of glue itself will be greater, because to eliminate the falling off of the tile you will need a thicker layer of it.

The composition of the tile also affects the weight, porosity, moisture absorption of the material, respectively, determining the type and amount of adhesive needed. So for porcelain stoneware it is necessary to have an adhesion number of at least 0, 7 MPa, that is, the ability to adhere, to glue together with the surface should have the ability to withstand 7 kg per 1 square centimeter.

When choosing tiles for finishing mosaic tiles, special white glue is required, which, by the way, can then be used instead of grouting.

The bases for finishing can be of two types: simple and complex surfaces.

• Simple substrates - fairly solid, smooth and strong, non-deformable surfaces ( brick, sand-cement screed, concrete).For them, you can take the base glue or universal.
• The complex surfaces include such types of surfaces as: glass, wood, metal, plasterboard, plastic, and also wall surfaces in new buildings , since from year to 2 years in such buildings shifts, displacements, shrinkage and other deformations are likely to occurwill require a special glue.

There is a difference in the laying of tiles on the bathroom floor and on the walls. Pasting tiles on the wall is called facing, and laying it on the floor - laying.

Figures and signs in the characteristics of adhesives, other than adhesion, are more important for professionals than for amateurs.

So, the correction time( the time when it is possible to move the glued tiles and correct the detected irregularities) is usually from 20 minutes to 3 hours. Usually this is quite enough.

Of course, if you are a fan of doing everything in detail and speed of execution - not your hobby, it's better to pay attention to such an indicator as open time. Although it is unlikely 3-4 hours after the dilution of the glue you seem insufficient.

Information on glue consumption can be obtained from the same instructions for use on the package.

But such a preliminary calculation will need to be adjusted depending on a number of factors such as:

• the evenness of the walls and floor
• the frequency of the trowel teeth that you will use
• feature of your pasted material( if any)
• experience and dexterity of the laying master.

It is clear that the flow rate of the adhesive will be somewhat overstated than indicated on the label, if the surfaces to be repaired are far from ideal. And how much they need leveling, so much more glue you will need.

The tilt angle of the spatula is also important when applying glue, since a reduction in the angle of inclination from 90 to 60 or 45 degrees results in a significant reduction in material consumption.

Usually a 25-kilogram bag is enough for 4-6 square meters.m

An impermeable, high-quality building glue that is based on synthetic rubber with the presence of polymers, called "Liquid Nails", has established itself as a particularly durable and easy-to-use gluing material.

In addition to its undeniable advantages, two of its drawbacks are generally recognized:

• is a very short correction time. About 10 minutes. Later you can not adjust the position of the glued, which is not very convenient with a lack of experience.
• significantly greater price compared with other glutinous mixtures makes it meaningless to use "Liquid nails" for mass surface treatment. But they can even carry out restoration repairs by gluing small parts.

Each brand of tile adhesive has about a dozen varieties, due to the features mentioned above.

Yes, and prices in various outlets can vary significantly.

The most popular brands:

• Plitonite,
• Knauf,
• Ceresite,
• Wins,
• Will Establish,
• Eunice,
• Fungenf,
• Ivsil,
• Starateli,
• Kiilto.

Each of these well-known and repeatedly tested brands has its advantages and positive qualities, all of which will be of great help in your work, especially if you choose as the waterproof version of any of them.

You can chase after the gain and get less "promoted", and therefore cheaper brands of glue.

Most likely the difference in quality will not be much appreciable, but what is worth checking out exactly is the expiry dates of the material and, if possible, be convinced of the conditions of its correct storage.

On average, the price of glue will be around 300 rubles.for 25 kg.

For how to glue the ceiling tiles, see the following video.

So, you are stocked with the right amount of eye-pleasing tiles, suitable glue and trowel of beautiful color. We got out of the box with tools, took it from a friend or just bought a spatula with the teeth of the required size. Do not forget to ensure the reliability of the primer.

There are a lot of secrets and nuances in the self-renewal of the bathroom, but imagine that everything is perfect for you: the surfaces are flat, straight, there is no plumbing and nothing prevents the tiling.

It is recommended to start from the walls.

Be sure to primer the surface. You can do this twice.

Then, making a calculation on paper or simply mechanically attaching a row of tiles to the wall( while not forgetting about the necessary clearances of a few millimeters), you need to imagine the pattern of laying. If the tiles are the same, then you can start. Otherwise, it is recommended to lay out a picture somewhere on the free section of the floor, so as not to confuse the intended pattern and then take the tile from there.

If the wall contains not a whole number of tiles from the ceiling to the floor, that is, it will be necessary to use the cut tile, then according to the rules leave a place near the floor for such a non-integer layer, nailing the support bar for the second( uncut) row, and then go from below-up.

If you do not want to communicate with the division of tiles, you can choose a curb tile with the thickness of the desired layer and it will be easier and faster to lay the picture.

For greater confidence, draw vertical lines on the wall to check for even tiling.

There are three ways of applying glue when tiling:

1. Wall spreading( small sections in turn).
2. Apply glue to the tile itself.
3. Complete application of adhesive( on the wall and on the tile).

After gluing the first, the following rows are laid. For joints to have the same thickness, separating crosses are installed between the tiles. The size of the crosses depends on the size of the tiles.

After complete laying, it should take at least 3-4 hours, when it will be possible to pull out auxiliary crosses, to clean the slots with a sharp blade and to rub into these cracks the grout, selected in tone or in contrast with the tile.

When laying tiles on the floor, care should be taken to ensure that the surface is tight. To do this, the waterproofing layer is applied to the floor itself, as well as to the walls at a height of 10 centimeters from the floor. The tile adhesive is then applied in a third way - on both surfaces. It is desirable to use the level to make the floor smooth.

Depending on the chosen pattern, tile laying starts from the corner located on the entrance side or from the center. But with a full review of the floor and the inability to hide the cropped pieces behind the furniture, they begin to spread from the center, preserving the symmetry.

After 2-3 days have passed and the glue dries completely, it will be necessary to go through the grout and seal the seams with the help of a sealing compound and after drying it, remove the excess with a knife, and the surface itself can be cleaned with a damp sponge after a couple of hours after the cracks are sealed.

Remember that "handmade" now - it's quite fashionable, it's an occasion to surprise friends and acquaintances with your own and unique version. The main thing is to think over the process and get a good and benevolent assistant if possible. It is not superfluous to lay out the tiles will see a few video clips, where specialists carry out similar work.

Dare!