Is tile adhesive waterproof?
- Is tile, ceramic, porcelain and stone glue waterproof?
One of the frequently asked questions about tile, ceramic, porcelain and stone adhesives is
The issue is whether it is waterproof or waterproof.
Tile, ceramic, porcelain and powdered stone adhesives are not normally waterproof.
In order to add this feature to it, supplementary materials in powder or liquid form should be added to it.
On the packaging of adhesive, ceramic, porcelain and stone products, the word waterproof is mentioned separately.
This product can be used in humid environments or exposed to permanent humidity such as swimming pools, bathrooms, jacuzzis, toilets, etc.
In Vestashimi products, this item is known as CV300 or CV310.
In order to make it waterproof, highflex BV220 should be added at least one liter per bag.
Or you can also use the epofix100 code to have this feature.
In this regard, it should be noted that paste glue is not normally waterproof.
And in order to have waterproof glue, special resins must be used, which increases the price of this product.
As a result, it is necessary to know about paste adhesives in wet or similar environments on floors and exteriors
It should not be used in any way.
If you need to use paste glue in these environments, you must contact the experts of Vestashimi Company.
- Can tile, ceramic, porcelain and stone glue be used for bathrooms and toilets?
Tile, ceramic, porcelain and stone adhesives can be used in all environments
But the type of that product and the corresponding code must be chosen correctly.
Bathrooms and toilets are constantly exposed to moisture.
It is necessary to use waterproof or waterproof ceramic tile adhesives for them.
And in this regard, you must use CV300 or CV310 code along with highflex 220 supplement.
In this regard, it is necessary to mention if you need any additional information
You must contact the experts of Westashimi company.
- What is the main feature of tile adhesive? And what is the difference with mortar?
One of the common questions that is always raised is what advantage and superiority glue has over mortar.
In this regard, it should be noted that in order to stick porcelain ceramic tiles to the lower surfaces of the installation,
The glue has good tensile, adhesion, shear and bending resistance compared to mortar.
Also, due to the low thickness of the glue used, it has less weight in the building.
Regarding the amount of adhesion, it should bear at least half a newton per square millimeter.
If the mortar can withstand up to three tenths of newtons per square meter.
While the glue has less weight, when the building is subjected to tension or settlement,
It shows more resistance.
Also, in high-traffic environments, the use of glue can help the product to last longer in the building.
Economically, it is more appropriate to use glue.
Because the amount of its use is less compared to mortar and it does not suffer from peeling over time.
- What is the main advantage of tile adhesive compared to cement (mortar)?
The most important advantage of tile, ceramic, porcelain, stone and porcelain adhesive compared to mortar is the amount of adhesion,
its bending strength and shear strength.
which is suitable for use in indoor, outdoor, floor, facade, high traffic environments, humid environments, etc.
- What are the important and practical tips for installing tiles with glue?
Each manufacturer on their packaging as well as on their site
It announces the most important information about how to use your glue.
In this regard, the most important factor is the proper infrastructure of the installable surfaces.
These surfaces must be free of any dust, grease and additional substances.
Regarding the preparation of plaster surfaces, it is necessary to remove the existing dust and use a primer for proper foundation.
Also, regarding the preparation of glue, you should pay close attention to the points stated on the packaging.
Regarding the powder adhesives of Westashimi company, the preparation of the adhesive is as follows
First, for each 20 kg bag, 4.5 liters of water should be poured into the container.
Then it slowly added the contents of powdered glue to it
And by using a hand mixer, it will start mixing the resulting paste product
After preparation, it should be rested for 5 minutes until the relevant resins are activated
After that, stir again for 2 minutes and then use.
Regarding the amount of glue used on ceramic and porcelain tiles, it should be noted
Using a 6-toothed spatula, apply glue on their backs
Then it performed the installation operation by making a single stroke on the tile.
Regarding the installation of tiles on the wall, using the double connection method in such a way that
The glue should be applied both on the surface and on the ceramic and porcelain tiles.
It takes at least 48 hours for the glue to set
to lose the required amount of moisture from the tiles.
- Are tiles, ceramics and porcelain better to work with or without a band?
By referring to the new installation methods in European countries, we find that installing ceramic and porcelain tiles using the installation method without straps is obsolete and this method is not used anywhere.
Because the contraction and expansion in the building causes pressure on its surface and easily causes them to be torn down. In this regard, you should definitely use a tile band of at least 2 to 3 mm. It should also be noted that in the case of large size ceramics (slabs), this amount should be increased.
and used wider straps. In the case of strapping, it is suitable to use strapping powders that have special characteristics.
Vestashimi’s strapping powders have anti-crime, anti-scratch, anti-abrasion, waterproof, resistant to household acid and antibacterial properties.
- What is the tip for beginners in installing tiles?
The most important point for installing tiles for beginners is to refer to the manufacturer’s website to get additional installation information.
Also, in this regard, it is necessary to mention that using the opinions of Westashimi company experts and getting the necessary information can be helpful.
- Is there cement (mortar) in this adhesive?
There are two main types of tile, ceramic, porcelain and stone adhesives.
Paste glue and powder glue. Paste adhesives are prepared using special fillers and special resins.
But in powder adhesives, cement is used in the necessary amount, which alone cannot cause adhesion.
Carrying out different processes on the composition of powder adhesive materials and adding special additives achieves a combination that creates suitable adhesion for gluing stone ceramic and porcelain tiles.
- How many hours after using glue in the bathroom and toilet can you pour water there?
In the case of newly constructed buildings, it is better to wait for 48 hours after installing ceramic tiles and then tighten the ties.
The necessary resistance is obtained after 3 to 4 weeks.
And after that it can be used. But regarding the places that are being renovated, it is better that after installing the stone and porcelain ceramic tiles using glue, they are tied with waterproof materials so that those places can be used in less time.
This time can be reduced to a week.
It is also necessary to mention that for the strapping of this item, the strapping powder of Vestashimi company must be used in addition to Highflex 210.
- What is the difference between paste and powder glue?
Paste glue is ready to use and does not need to add any other ingredients.
Paste or dispersion glue is based on homopolymer and copolymer resins and with high adhesion, it is suitable for installing stone and porcelain ceramic tiles in the interior of the building and on the wall.
In Vestashimi Company, this product is prepared based on the requirements of Inso 12492 and EN 12004 European standards. It is suitable to use this glue on plaster surfaces after the foundation is done.
Powder adhesive is a mixture of hydraulic adhesive, mineral aggregates and organic additives. This adhesive is used for gluing stone and porcelain ceramic tiles, natural and artificial stones on all surfaces of the floor, wall and interior and exterior of the building.
This product can be used on stone, cement, brick, tile and old ceramic surfaces. In order to use it on plaster, you must ask the manufacturer about the relevant features.
- How long does it take to dry tile glue?
Each manufacturer has its own technical specifications table, which includes the useful life of the glue after spreading on the surface, complete drying time, suitable bonding time, thickness of the mortar for installation, as well as the suitable installation temperature. Is.
Regarding the products of Vestashimi company, you can get the necessary information by referring to the technical catalog of this company and also to the company’s website.
- How to replace a broken tile? (How to remove the old tile from the surface?)
There are two ways to install old tiles.
The first method: Remove all the tiles from the surface and then install them. And
The second method: Scratch the old tiles and scrape their glaze from the surface using sanding machines.
In the first method, for ease of work, the desired surface can be expanded using direct heat, the tile is easily removed from the surface. You can refer to the company’s website to receive a video tutorial on how to do this.
In the second method, it is possible to scratch the glaze surface using a mini-stone device. (The level of scraping should be at least two thirds of the old glaze surface.)
- Can we do the plumbing of the bathroom, toilet, and kitchen by ourselves? What are its important and key points? What colors does it have?
It is very wrong to use stone powder and cement to make bathroom, toilet and kitchen fittings. In this regard, it is necessary to use binding powders with special characteristics.
Vestashimi’s strapping powders have anti-scratch, anti-grease, anti-abrasion, anti-bacterial, resistant to household acid and waterproof properties. These powders have the necessary resistance over time and have different colors. which can also be produced in custom colors.
It is possible for normal people to carry out tying, and in this regard, you should pay attention to the recommendations mentioned on the product packaging as well as the company’s website.
It should be noted that corrosive chemicals should not be used on the treated bandages for three weeks.
- Can you produce the customer’s desired and special strapping powder color?
Normally, the color catalog of strapping powder includes 20 general colors.
And if the customer needs, it can be produced in the desired color.
But this amount should be at least 200 kg. so that it can be produced.
- How many hours does it take for the glue to dry after tying?
After 4 days, the strapping will reach the necessary initial resistance. And 3 weeks after tying, you can use household acidic detergents with a low percentage.
- What type of glue is recommended for high-traffic areas?
For public and high-traffic places such as sports and educational halls, terminals, subways, commercial and medical centers, etc., special powder adhesives can be used for these places.
Each manufacturer recommends a special code for this issue. For these places, Vestashimi recommends CV300 and CV310 along with Highflex 220.
In order to perform the installation, you must follow the necessary recommendations in this regard.
- What is the recommendation to prevent hairline cracks in wall products that originate from construction materials and stresses?
In case of hairline cracks or cracks with greater depth and width, you can use this company’s polymer grout.
The feature of this product is that by using its expansion feature, the created cracks are filled and after drying, no other cracks are noticeable.
But in case of settlement or renewed tensions, these cracks can be opened.
In order to prevent such an event, before performing this operation, the relevant place should be marked in order to determine the amount of cracking over time.
And if these cracks are increasing, it is necessary to check the creation of cracks and prevent them from happening more, and then proceed to seal the cracks using Westashimi’s polymer grout.
- What do you recommend for more adhesion and increasing the quality of tile installation?
Paying attention to the installation recommendations included in the technical catalogs as well as the company’s website can help to increase the quality of tile installation.
Regarding the preparation of tile adhesive, recommendations have been given on the product packaging, which can be a suitable solution for this.
Underlaying the surface and preparing the glue are among the things that increase the quality of the installation.
And it is also necessary to mention that if you need more adhesion, you can use the relevant supplements and get technical information from the sales department of Vestashimi Company.
- Cement or tile glue?
The most important advantage of tile, ceramic, porcelain, stone and porcelain adhesive compared to mortar is its adhesion, bending strength and shear strength. which is suitable for use in indoor, outdoor, floor, facade, high traffic environments, humid environments, etc.
- The method of making chemical tile adhesive:
First, clean the target area from any dust particles, grease, etc. Then pour 4-5 liters of water into a container with a capacity of 20 kg and slowly add the contents of a bag of single-component powder adhesive to it. After that, mix it slowly with a hand mixer until you get a uniform dough. Let the obtained mixture rest for about 10 to 15 minutes until it becomes thick and then stir again. After that, you can apply the mixture on the surface using trowel number 6 and start installing the tile. In case of installation on old tiles, the glaze of the lower surface must be scratched at least 2/3 of the surface of the old tile.
- How is mixing tile adhesive?
In order to prepare stone and porcelain ceramic tile adhesive, you should pay attention to the recommendations on the product packaging.
In this regard, you should first add 4.5 liters of water in a suitable container for every 20 kg of powder, and if you need to add the relevant supplements, the amount of supplements will be deducted from the amount of added water.
At this stage, you should gradually add powdered glue to the water and start mixing it using a hand mixer.
After a paste product is obtained, it should be given 5 to 10 minutes until the adhesive additives are activated and then stirred again for 2 minutes with a mixer.
The desired glue is ready to use and can be installed using a toothed spatula.
- Why is glue better than cement?
The most important advantage of tile, ceramic, porcelain, stone and porcelain adhesive compared to mortar is its adhesion, bending strength and shear strength. which is suitable for use in indoor, outdoor, floor, facade, high traffic environments, humid environments, etc.
- What are the disadvantages of using mortar in installing ceramic tiles?
One of the main disadvantages of using mortar instead of glue is its lower adhesion.
It should also be noted that mortar does not have any of the characteristics related to glue, such as the amount of tensile, bending and shear resistance, as much as glue.
Among other things, we can mention the heavy weight of mortar compared to glue, which increases the weight of the building.
And in new buildings that are recommended for lightening, strengthening and resistance against earthquakes, the use of glue can be effective and economical.
- The correct method of applying tile, ceramic, porcelain and stone glue
First, clean the target area from any dust particles, grease, etc. Then pour 4-5 liters of water into a container with a capacity of 20 kg and slowly add the contents of a bag of single-component powder adhesive to it. After that, mix it slowly with a hand mixer until you get a uniform dough. Let the obtained mixture rest for about 10 to 15 minutes until it becomes thick and then stir again. After that, you can apply the mixture on the surface using trowel number 6 and start installing the tile. In case of installation on old tiles, the glaze of the lower surface must be scratched at least 2/3 of the surface of the old tile.
- What is the effect of the type of trowel (comb trowel)?
To install using tile, ceramic, porcelain and stone glue, you must use a toothed spatula.
The use of any other tools such as spatula or trowel causes unevenness of the glue behind ceramic and porcelain tiles and makes the installation difficult.
In the Inso 12492 standard, it is recommended to use a spatula with 6 teeth.
This device causes the glue to spread uniformly on the back of the tile or on the installation site.
- The correct way of lacing
First, make the work surface completely clean and free of any dust and grease. Mix a little bit of bandaging powder with a little water, and if possible, mix it with an electric mixer until it becomes a paste. After 15 minutes, fill the straps using a spatula, and after 30 minutes, completely wipe the straps using a clean towel. After 15 minutes, fill the straps using a spatula, and after 30 minutes, completely wipe the straps using a clean towel. It is better to mix the desired powder with Highflex BV210 liquid and perform the strapping operation. This action makes your binding powder waterproof and increases its mechanical and chemical resistance.
Tip 1: In order for the binding powder to reach its final strength, water should not be poured on it for 5 days and it should not be exposed to corrosive substances (base and acid) for three weeks.
Tip 2: In cases where the width of the band is above 8 mm, the band may need to be repaired.
- What is dry mortar?
Dry mortar includes uniform aggregates as well as cement, and if more adhesion is needed, special polymer additives should be used.
The amount of increase or decrease of this adhesion is determined during the production of dry mortar. Dry mortar has the proper characteristics set during production.
- Can strapping be done by grouting?
The grouting method is the same as the old traditional method, which is done with the combination of white cement and stone powder.
Regarding this method, it should be mentioned that it does not create the necessary adhesion in ceramic walls
And over time, it will suffer from corrosion, cracks or slowness.
Especially, this method cannot be used in kitchen bathroom toilets
Because it causes early shedding.
It should also be noted that this composition is not resistant to corrosive substances in any way.
The grouting method removes the gloss of tiles and ceramics with a matte glaze.
In order to prevent this issue, you should use bandaging powders in the form of a paste.
- Is the bandage anti-acid?
In case of using products that are resistant to corrosive chemicals,
Strapping has this feature.
But the edible amount is based on the table included in the technical catalog of Vestashimi Company.
It can be checked and used.
This table contains the required information about the type of acid, base, corrosive substances and…
And also the amount of their immersion time in the mentioned materials.
In this regard, it is better to refer to the company’s website for proper use
or contact the sales office of Vestashimi Company to get the relevant information.
- What colors does it have? Is there a custom color? Like gold and silver
Normally, the color catalog of strapping powder includes 20 general colors.
And if the customer needs, it can be produced in the desired color.
But this amount should be at least 200 kg. so that it can be produced.
- What is the scale of calculation of strapping? How much should be consumed?
A table has been prepared regarding the consumption of binding powder
This table can be read and checked on the company’s website as well as the prepared catalogs.
In this table, the parameters of tile size, band width, band depth are mentioned.
After the desired parameters are determined, a factor is obtained in the table
which by multiplying it by the size of the ceramic or porcelain tile used,
The amount of binding powder required is obtained based on kilograms.
- How long should we wait for the bandage to dry?
After 4 days, the strapping will reach the desired initial resistance
And 3 weeks after stringing, household acidic detergents with a low percentage can be used.
- Is this tile adhesive suitable for the bathroom?Tile, ceramic, porcelain and stone adhesives can be used in all environments
- But the type of that product and the relevant code must be chosen correctly. Bathroom and toilet environments are constantly exposed to moisture.
- Using waterproof ceramic tile adhesives or Waterproof It is necessary for them. In this regard, you must use the code CV300 or cv310 along with highflex 220 supplement. In this regard, it is necessary to mention that if you need any additional information, you must contact the experts of Vestashimi Company.
- Is it used on plaster surfaces?
The plaster surface must be scratched and a primer must be used before applying glue.
In this regard, CV300 glue is a product of Westashimi company.
This adhesive is used for gluing tiles, ceramics, porcelain, natural and artificial stones on all cement, stone, brick, ceramic, plaster, etc. surfaces on the floor and wall in indoor and outdoor environments (building exterior). Takes.
In addition, you can use this product on surfaces with a heating system, balconies, patios, pools, gypsum surfaces, plasters, gypsum blocks, light concrete, and old stonework.
- How much glue is needed for each square meter?
Among the frequently asked questions is the amount of glue required for installation.
It should be noted that in all tile, ceramic, porcelain, stone and porcelain adhesives used,
The amount of consumption is 3 to 5 kg per square meter.
Less use causes lack of adhesion and more use prevents the glue from drying.
- How long does it take to reach 100% resistance?
In case of using adhesives prepared based on the national standard of Iran,
Full resistance can be reached within 4 weeks.
It should also be noted that if non-standard adhesives are used,
This time is different. This time can be reached at a temperature of 22 degrees Celsius.
It means that the suitable installation temperature is between 20 and 25 degrees Celsius.
- What is the double connection method and how is it?
In order to properly connect tiles, ceramics, stone and porcelain to the underlying surfaces,
It is better to use the double connection method. This method is as follows
After preparing the glue and its consistency, first, with a toothed spatula,
it drew the glue on the installation surface and then performed the same operation on the back of the tile, ceramic, stone and porcelain surface. In the next step, we place the ceramic on the bottom surface
And with brief movements as well as uniform blows, we cause the air to escape from between the ceramic and the installation surface.
Carrying out this action causes a better installation of ceramics on the surface and this action causes
that after installation, the sound of poky will not be heard from the ceramic
And in the long term, better adhesion between the surface and tiles, ceramics, stone and porcelain can be created.
- Why should a toothed spatula be used for gluing tiles, ceramics, stone and porcelain and what number is suitable?
One of the most common questions in the field of tile installation, which is asked by everyone,
The reason is to use a toothed spatula during installation.
The serrated spatula is due to having regular intervals between its teeth
so that tile, ceramic, stone and porcelain adhesive is placed regularly and uniformly on the installation surface.
This operation ensures that no protrusions or depressions are observed on the installation surface
And the installation operation should be done more carefully. It is recommended in the Inso 12492 standard
To use a toothed spatula number 6.
In this spatula, the distance between the teeth is 6 mm and the height of each tooth is 6 mm.
Using this trowel, the amount of glue used will be 3 to 5 kg per square meter.
- Combination of tile adhesive and white cement
Mixing tile adhesive with cement is not recommended because tile adhesive is specifically formulated to bond tile to surfaces, whereas cement is a general purpose building material used for a variety of applications such as concrete, mortar, and grout.
Tile adhesive is a premixed material, usually consisting of cement, sand, and other additives that give it the properties necessary to effectively bond tiles to surfaces. Adding more cement to tile adhesive can change its composition and affect its performance, potentially leading to problems such as poor adhesion, cracking, or uneven drying.
It is better to use tile adhesive or white cement according to the manufacturer’s instructions and do not change their composition with other materials, unless recommended by the manufacturer.
If you have a specific product selection requirement or are unsure about the right product to use for your project, it is recommended that you contact the experts at Vesta Chemical Spadana for guidance.
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