Adhesive for PVC tiles: subtleties of choice

Recently, PVC tiles have been in high demand. A huge range of slabs is presented on the modern building materials market: a variety of design options in all colors and sizes. To secure them securely, you need quality tile adhesive. It is necessary, first of all, to determine the type of this solution.

If you want to carry out repair work in your own house or apartment on your own, then you will certainly have to face the question of choosing high-quality tiles and proven glue. This is really important. There are some practical tips for choosing a tile adhesive. You should definitely pay attention to them. It should be noted right away that all materials must be of high quality, reliable, so that there are no problems with further operation.

After you have finally decided on a hardware store, you must definitely choose the type of tile adhesive. So, there is a tile solution in the form of a paste. It is already completely ready for use. There is also an option, which is a regular dry mix. It must be properly diluted, carefully prepared. This mixture can also be applied to plywood.

There is a consensus among construction specialists that working with conventional pastes is inconvenient. That is why most professionals advise buying dry tile adhesive. This is one of the most common options. It is not difficult to dilute the composition with plain water in the required proportions, so this process will not take much time. The dry mix guarantees high performance, and its price is quite reasonable.

When buying, you need to take into account some more small nuances:

• The consumption of glue depends on the structure of the base, the thickness of the applied adhesive layer, the spatula used during the work.
• The adhesive is sold in packs of 5 kg, 12 kg and 25 kg.
• It is quite easy to remove the remains of the composition from hands and tools under running water.
• The guaranteed shelf life of the glue is one year.
• When installing vinyl tile flooring, an acrylic compound with a pasty structure is more reliable and practical. Thanks to these qualities, the glue lays down on the rough base in an even layer.

Different types of flooring are installed using different methods, and one of the most common is adhesive installation. This method is ideal for installing PVC tile flooring. To choose the right glue, you need to take into account the type of coating, the humidity in the room. The epoxy composition of the glue depends on this.

In some cases, acrylic dispersion glue is more suitable, which has a number of advantages:

• Non-toxic. Safe for human health.
• Due to a certain structure, it does not spread over the surface, glues any materials. It can be used on a variety of surfaces.
• Without smell. Resistant to high humidity and fire.
• Quickly hardens, gluing surfaces.
• In case of improper tile laying, the work can be corrected within half an hour.
• When working with the composition, there is no need for additional precautions.
• Within a day, the surfaces to be glued can be subjected to maximum loads.

It is possible to achieve the desired result only if all the conditions for using acrylic glue are met:

• Temperature conditions. The minimum room temperature should not be lower than +10 degrees.
• The glue should never be applied to a damp subfloor.
• Spread the adhesive evenly over the surface using a special notched trowel.
• If glue gets on the face of the tile, carefully remove the glue with a soft cloth and alcohol solution. Otherwise, it will be much more difficult to do it.
• Before starting work, you need to make sure the subfloor is clean. The surface must be dry and even.

Among the huge number of manufacturers, one can single out Thomsit and Homakol, which have proven themselves well. High-quality products of these companies are in great demand.

There are several types of glue that are most suitable for mounting vinyl tiles:

• Universal composition ideal for installing floor coverings. It is resistant to mechanical stress, elastic. According to the specifications, it is more suitable for indoor applications. Environmentally friendly. Only organic solvents are used in the production. It is allowed to use it when equipping a "warm floor" system.
• Thomsit K 188 E. This composition helps to improve the sound and thermal insulation qualities of the floor covering. The presence of polymer components in the composition means that the adhesive cannot be used when laying on absorbent substrates. Has established itself as an environmentally friendly material.

• Deko Bond Ssangkom. This composition can be used on any basis. Before starting work, you need to carefully prepare the surface. It must be clean and dry. The peculiarity of this glue is that its use is allowed at a high room temperature. Full solidification of the glue occurs in a day. It is allowed to correct the position of the glued tile within half an hour. The composition is safe for human health.
• Homakoll 208. The composition contains acrylic components. Suitable for bonding all surfaces except foam. Economical: under certain temperature conditions, about 1 kg of glue will be enough for a surface area of ​​2 to 4 square meters.

This is just a small part of the options available on the construction market. In any case, the adhesive composition must be selected based on individual needs: for example, a quartz-vinyl mixture can be used on concrete.

The number of special tile adhesives is large, but there are very few ready-made compounds, so you often have to make the solution yourself. The best option is a cement mortar, for which cement and sand are taken in proportions of 1: 4. The dry mixture must be diluted with water to a creamy consistency. For a more reliable fixation of the tile, you can add PVA glue to the water in a ratio of approximately 1: 18.

The way of working with most adhesives is indicated on the packaging., as well as the conditions of use, as well as the required temperature regime in the room. To work with tile or cement mortar, a special container is required, the size of which depends on the amount of work to be done. You need to put a small amount of dry product into it, add water in small portions.

Then it is necessary to thoroughly mix the adhesive with a spatula until the mass becomes homogeneous and stops flowing. You should not be sorry for this stage of time, because lumps can interfere with the correct laying of tiles on the surface. If you need a lot of mortar, then you can use a construction mixer.

Always take the tiles with a margin. It should be 2-3 square meters more.Various damages can be caused, for example, during transportation or unprofessional laying of the material. Works are carried out at a temperature of +20 degrees. The tile itself must be stored at + 18-30 degrees. He should lie in a warm room for at least two days. Before you start laying the tiles, the skirting boards are removed with glue. The tile is adjusted in all respects to the walls, and only then is it closed again with a plinth.

There is no need to skimp on the quality of materials, because it has long been known that a miser pays twice. It is not at all difficult to glue the tiles at home on your own. You just need to choose a high-quality adhesive solution. This way you will extend the life of your flooring. Given the recommendations given, this is not at all difficult to do.

How to install PVC tiles, see below.