Choose a waterproof tile adhesive

The amount of adhesive used depends on floor or wall conditions

To choose the right tile adhesive that is resistant for example for the use of bathrooms that are exposed to water every day and high humidity. The selected adhesive must be strong for at least a year, so it should be selected with high quality.

There are different types of adhesives that are suitable for use as for the bathroom. Each adhesive has its own characteristics. The important thing is you choose the right adhesive.
The first type is a cement adhesive with a composition of more than 90% mortar cement. This will makes the concrete and cement surface will be very good and adhere well to cement walls and cement glue is the most basic for adhesive and flexibility. Nat is suitable for use on tiles.



The second adhesive is with high adhesion adhesion. This material is easy to use and can work on a cement basis. Its surface can also be painted.
This type of adhesive will hardens in about 60 minutes for proper tile use and can be used after two hours. This is in contrast to cement-based adhesives. For this type of adhesive you cannot use for large tiles. Tiles are used maximum 30 x 40 cm.

In addition there are also adhesives by using epoxy which is sold in liquid form, paste and a subtle mineral filler

However, the adhesive design used is very dependent on the condition of the room as for the bathroom which is always wet and damp. The composition of cement over sand is much greater when applied than in the usual area. The degree of hygroscopic is also crucial. The higher the water absorption rate the adhesive will be the stronger to hold the tiles.

Adhesives should also be waterproof to prevent mold growth. The adhesive should also not harden for a certain time. Experts often recommend using standard adhesives at reasonable prices with good adhesion and plasticity.

For areas that are often wet as the bathroom should carefully calculate the required amount. For example one square meter requires five kg of dry mixture. If you use a larger tile then the rest of the glue will be more and more.

If more and more slopes the greater the need for such adhesives. The laying of the tile also considers the alignment of the surface to align the adhesive to suit the needs of the adhesive material.

The composition of the tiles, porosity, water absorption by the material greatly affects the amount of adhesive required. The strength of the adhesive shall have an adhesion not less than 0.7 MPa having the ability to withstand seven kg of square centimeters.

Water-resistant adhesives are also quite expensive. For that use should be as expected. If the material is less then the adhesive will not give the results you want.

Besides the consumption of glue depends also on the flatness used on the floor or wall. The tooth spatula you use and the skill of the tile installer.
Adhesive consumption may increase from the label, if the repaired surface is far from ideal.

The most common tile material for a wet area such as a bathroom is ceramic or porcelain. There are also using natural stone, glass or glass mosaic, marble, decorative tiles, granite, metal tiles and so forth. The adhesive you will use also depends on the material used in the room.