Reinforced tile adhesive: selection criteria

In the construction and repair industry, you cannot do without special consumables. In more extreme conditions, professionals use improved materials that have enhanced technical characteristics. A correctly selected product is a guarantee of an excellent result.

Kreps is a special reinforced tile adhesive. The product is able to withstand various loads while retaining its original properties. The modern market offers a huge variety of special compounds that will help carry out repair work in any conditions, achieving high results.

To use the glue, it must first be diluted in water. In the process of mixing the powder with the liquid, an elastic, reliable and dense mass is formed.

To improve the adhesive properties, the following components are added to the composition:

• Sand... Special fractional sand is used;
• Cement... This component is essential for a secure grip;
• Plasticizers... Needed for the elasticity of the composition;
• Various modifying substances.

Reinforced adhesives can be safely used for decorating building facades, as well as for cladding interiors. Formulations with improved parameters recommended for installation of heavy and large-sized slabs... Specialists use them for laying marble and various mineral materials.

Kreps glue is excellent for various surfaces:

• concrete;
• cement;
• brick;
• drywall;
• gypsum;
• mineral porous planes;
• cement-limestone surfaces;
• tongue-and-groove plates.

Craftsmen boldly use special compounds when working with vertical surfaces. The special texture prevents the glue from slipping, which greatly facilitates the workflow. Reinforced the composition is suitable not only for the floor, but also for walls and ceilings.

The material can be used in places such as:

• offices;
• workrooms;
• corridors;
• swimming pools;
• bathrooms;
• opening of the site: verandas, terraces, balconies without glazing;
• sports facilities;
• facades.

All adhesives available on the market with the designation "Kreps" are presented in different modifications. The range allows customers to choose the right product with individual technical characteristics. Consumables differ in composition and physical and mechanical properties. Consider them:

• Reinforced... Ideal for heavy-duty finishing materials on vertical surfaces. The product is characterized by high adhesion (adhesion of liquids and solids);

• Express... If you need to reduce the time spent on repairs, opt for this mixture. The composition is characterized by an accelerated hardening process. For this, catalysts are mixed into the glue. The glue hardens 4-5 hours after application;

• Reinforced white... The solution is white. Due to this characteristic, decorativeness and aesthetics of the material are increased. The product is recommended for use when working with glass tiles or when decorating mosaics on the floor or wall;

• Super... The mixture can be used with various finishes: glass, metal, mineral bases, natural wood. The adhesive is ideal for working with "warm floors". Differs in increased adhesion rates.

Experts and clients highlight the following advantages:

• Frost resistant.You can work at a temperature of 10 degrees Celsius above zero;
• Reliability, durability, strength and practicality;
• High adhesion rate;
• Moderate material consumption. For 1 sq. m of surface is needed from 2 to 5 kg of composition;
• The glue can be used for laying large slabs, the weight of which significantly exceeds the standard indicator;
• Excellent thermal conductivity;
• Reinforced glue is not afraid of increased moisture and temperature changes;
• High-quality adhesion to various materials and substrates;
• The compositions tolerate high mechanical loads well.

Due to the improved properties, the cost of reinforced compositions is an order of magnitude higher compared to standard ones. Each manufacturing company sets its own prices. Professionals and ordinary buyers say the high price is the only drawback of such products. The quality and properties of the material fully compensate for the cost of the goods.

The market offers a huge selection of reinforced adhesives. Among the huge assortment, the following products are especially popular.

Quality domestic product. Cement is the binder of the composition. Also, manufacturers have added plasticizers, mineral components and fractional sand. The glue is great for working in rooms with high humidity. For 1 sq. m will need 2.5 kg of product. After dilution, the mixture must be used within three hours.... It is not recommended to use for the "warm floor" system due to low thermal conductivity.

The second domestic product, excellently suitable for laying slabs of various sizes. Consumable material has high reliability and durability. Experts recommend using glue on vertical surfaces. A distinctive characteristic of the product is its high frost resistance. The glue boldly withstands frost, and for 2 square meters. m you will need no more than 2 kg.

The material boasts high density and excellent fixing properties. The adhesive is perfect for laying heavy slabs on both horizontal and vertical surfaces. The material can be laid in a layer of 10 mm. It is necessary to use the dissolved product within four hours..

A durable and reliable cement based adhesive. Available in 25 kg bags. The material is ideal for both outdoor and indoor use. Pay attention to this product if you need a material for the arrangement of heated floors. The composition easily tolerates heat. Consumption per 1 sq. m - 5 kg. The adhesive provides strong adhesion to various types of substrates.

Russian-made glue has established itself as a quality tool. The material is suitable for use with underfloor heating. The product is highly resistant to frost. For 1 sq. m of surface will need 2 kg, provided that the solution layer is 3 mm.

For information on how to properly prepare tile adhesive, see the next video.

There are many reviews of reinforced glue, and most of them are positive. Despite the high price of some products, high-quality material has excellent performance characteristics, it is resistant to mechanical damage and external factors.