Tips for Choosing Best Tile Adhesive
Are you planning to fit tile and stone in your house, industry, organization, company etc., then you are at right place to know about choosing the right tile and stone adhesive is super important for durability, strength, and ease of installation?
The Plastochem Adhesives introduce a brand “TileOX” Tile and Stone adhesive in various standard and variants for different types of tile and stone, indoor and outdoor use.
About ISO Standardization
ISO 13007 Classification: Ensuring Quality and Performance in Tile Adhesives
Know Your Tile Type – Different tiles = different adhesive needs.
- Ceramic tiles: Standard adhesive works fine.
- Porcelain tiles: Denser = need stronger, polymer-modified adhesive.
- Glass tiles: Use white adhesive to prevent discoloration and enhance brightness.
- Natural stone (like marble, travertine, granite): White, non-staining adhesive to avoid dark spots from moisture.
- Large-format tiles: Use “non-sag” or “large format” adhesive with better coverage and grip.
Which types of tile matters
- Concrete or cement board: Most adhesives work.
- Plywood or wood subfloors: Use flexible adhesive to handle movement.
- Drywall: Pre-mixed adhesives work for small tiles; for heavy tiles, use powder adhesives.
- Old tiles (tiling over tiles): Use a strong bonding adhesive made for tile-on-tile application.
Where you’re plan to fit tile matters
Different spaces need different properties.
Kitchen Waterproof, grease-resistant
Bathroom/Shower Waterproof, mold-resistant, flexible
Outdoor Weather-resistant, frost-proof, flexible
Heated Floors Must be flexible (S1 or S2 rated)
Select the Adhesive Color
- White adhesive: Use for glass, marble, or light-colored tiles.
- Gray adhesive: Fine for darker tiles.
Check/read carefully the following:
- Compatible tile types
- Max tile size
- Suitable surfaces
- Mixing and curing instructions
