Which tile adhesive?

[Handyman]

I only use good quality tile adhesive, from Bal or Granfix. Question is, what criteria should I use in deciding whether to use ready-mixed stuff (like Bal Blue Star), or mix-in-the-bucket powder variety?

 

[p.pittstop]

answer is bucket for walls bag for floors

 

[Handyman]

Excellent reply, pittstop, and I had largely concluded this, but why? What are the technical reasons why "bag" shouldn't be used on walls?

 

[Jasonb]

Type of adhesive should be dictated by type of tile and substrate.

eg - a powdered adhesive will be better for large format wall tiles on an uneven wall as the thickness can be increased to even out the wall.

- Powdered mosaic fix will be better for fixing wall mosaics

- White powdered adhesive is a must for marble, limestone etc

Get hold of a copy of the BAL professional fixing guide it explains all the uses for their products.

JAson

 

[tylerb]

Technical aspects.

Adhesives and components are used. The cross binding of polymers to create flexibility and bond strengths through the use of plastics and cement.

You can use a bag on a wall but not a bucket on a floor.

Ty