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Which tile adhesive is better to buy

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"Litokol"

Under the Litokol® brand, adhesive for ceramic tiles is produced in many countries around the world by subsidiaries of an Italian company. There is such a production in Russia (Noginsk). The products are intended for gluing together finishing materials from tiles, marble, porcelain stoneware and wall surfaces from:

  • drywall;
  • loaf;
  • plaster;
  • wood;
  • plastic.

Perfectly holds adhesive and tiles on different floors;

  • from cement;
  • plywood;
  • OSB;
  • flat slate;
  • wood.

Dry mixes Litokol X11, Litokol K17 are well suited for tiles, clinker, natural stone and mosaics for wall cladding. On the floor, the company offers the brands Litofloor K66, Litoplus K55.

Highly elastic compounds Litoflex K80, Hyperflex K100 have been developed for underfloor heating. For glass tiles and mosaics, the company offers Litoflex K80 White, Hyperflex K100 White.

The brand's problem is the sheer number of counterfeits.

"Ceresit"

Henkel may be unfamiliar to some tilers, but its Ceresit products are well known even to novice tilers. The enterprises of the concern in Russia and Belarus cover all the market needs for tile adhesive in the CIS. Reasonable price and German quality became the locomotive of sales.

"Ceresit" CM11 Is the most popular product in the tile adhesives line. Both experts and self-taught people buy. Holds small to medium sized tiles well. Suitable for porous surfaces.

Ceresit CM 11 PLUS. The adhesive has the same composition as the previous adhesive. Differences in supplements, resulting in increased:

  • moisture resistance;
  • elasticity;
  • adhesion strength;
  • pot life of the solution.

"Ceresit" CM12 - composition for large, heavy tiles.

"Ceresit" CM16 - adhesive for small and medium-sized tiles.

"Ceresit" CM17 - elastic adhesive for unstable surfaces (changing dimensions during operation).

"Ceresit" CM115 designed for mosaics and glass tiles - white.

"KNAUF"

Another product of German manufacturers is Knauf tile adhesive. There are not so many brands in the line, but they cover any cladding conditions in the bathroom, both in terms of the type of tile and the material of the walls. For home craftsmen, you can recommend:

  • "KNAUF" Fliesen is the basic adhesive for apartments. Designed for small and medium-sized boards glued to a stable base. There is only one drawback - not suitable for "warm floors";
  • "KNAUF" Fliesen Plus - an improved version of the first adhesive in all characteristics;
  • "KNAUF" Flex is a highly elastic adhesive for large tiles. Can be used for heated floors;
  • KNAUF Mramor is a white cement based dry mortar. Buy for mosaics, glass tiles, as well as heavy slabs (large marble, porcelain stoneware, etc.).

"Vetonit"

Tile adhesive under the Vetonit trademark is produced by the German company Weber. It has more than 200 production sites around the world, including 3 in Russia. Unlike its competitors, the company divided its products into two lines: a standard product and an improved one.

Suitable for a bathroom from the standard line:

  • Vetonit Optima;
  • "Vetonit" Easy Fix;
  • Vetonit Granit Fix.

Improved formulations:

  • Vetonit Profi Plus is a universal composition for professional finishers. We recommend that beginner tilers refrain from buying it because of the short time for adjustment;
  • "Vetonit Ultra Fix" has increased moisture resistance;
  • "Vetonit Mramor". Manufactured from white cement. That says it all;
  • "Vetonit Absolut" - tipsotropic adhesive;
  • Vetonit RF is designed for unstable surfaces.

MAPEI S.p.A.

Concern "MAPEI®" consists of a group of companies specializing in the production of materials for the construction industry. One of the activities is adhesives for ceramics. There are more than 50 types of them. For the bathroom, you need to choose among the following brands:

  • Kerabond, Mapeklej - types of adhesives for small and medium tiles;
  • "Keraflex", "Kerafloor" - a product with increased elasticity and strength of adhesion for floors and unstable surfaces;
  • Elastorapid, Mapestone are designed for heavy large format tiles;
  • Adesilex, Tixobond are made from white cement.

Particularly noteworthy are dispersive and reactive types of adhesive - "Adesilex" P22, "Keralastic". The high quality is also matched by a rather high price. Among the purely Russian manufacturers, the following brands should be noted:

  • Volma;
  • "Prospectors";
  • "Eunice";
  • Bolars;
  • "IVSIL" and others.

As you can see from the given rating, you can choose tile adhesive for any conditions of cladding and operation.

The best all-round tile adhesive

LITOKOL LITOFLEX K80

One of the best tile adhesives for universal use is the Litoflex K80 composition of the Italian company Litokol. It is used by Russian finishers when it is necessary to lay different types of tile materials. The glue will cope not only with fixing the tiles inside the premises, it can also be used for outdoor work. The mixture is made on a cement basis, but thanks to the addition of synthetic resins, the manufacturer managed to achieve a high elasticity of the joint. Experts note high adhesion, moisture resistance, environmental friendliness. The scope of the product is wide, it is walls and floors inside premises, stairs, terraces, balconies and facades. The glue penetrates deeply into the base, therefore it is suitable for concrete, cement-sand, plasterboard bases, as well as for underfloor heating.

Users praise the Italian glue for the minimum amount of dust during work, high quality of the material. The downside is the high price and deficit in the trading network.

VOLMA CERAMIC

The well-known domestic manufacturer of dry building mixtures Volma managed to create the most affordable tile adhesive. A product named Ceramic has the best qualities of a cement composition in full. Professional tilers emphasize the viability of the mortar, you can use the prepared glue within 3 hours. At the same time, the position of the tile can be adjusted within 10 minutes. The composition behaves well at different joint thicknesses (2-5 mm), if the work is carried out with standard ceramic tiles. The mixture is also suitable for laying small-sized porcelain stoneware. The frost resistance of the glue (F35) allows for outdoor work, it is not afraid of the dried seam and the conditions of damp rooms.

Users in the reviews report about the economy of the composition, affordable price, quick stirring, convenient consistency for work. The disadvantages include only the limited species composition of the tiles.

BERGAUF KERAMIK PRO

Bergauf Keramik Pro glue reliably holds various tile materials. Its distinctive feature is the high elasticity of the seam after drying. The composition is able to hold for many years, both standard ceramic tiles and fashionable clinker, natural or artificial stone. The glue retains its qualities in a wide temperature range (-50 ... + 70 ° C), which makes it possible to use it for outdoor work or for revealing a warm floor. A dried seam feels comfortable in humid conditions, so it is also suitable for a shower or bathroom.

User reviews indicate both the advantages of the glue and its disadvantages. If the majority of consumers are satisfied with the price, elasticity, versatility, then the masters express a number of dissatisfaction. First of all, this concerns the complexity of working with a thick layer, while the life of the finished solution is limited to 20 minutes.

Best reinforced tile adhesive

CERESIT CM 17 SUPER FLEX

Ceresit CM 17 Super Flex glue can handle any types of mineral tiles. The product is reinforced with Fiber Force microfibers, which makes the seam elastic and durable. Reinforcing mesh allows you to use the adhesive on the most difficult substrates that are exposed to vibration or mechanical stress. High adhesion properties significantly expand the range of applications, from concrete surfaces to drywall. Since the main glue is cement, the composition can be used when performing outdoor work.The operating temperature range (-50 ... + 70 ° С) is suitable for almost all regions of Russia.

In the responses of domestic consumers, such epithets as “excellent glue”, “Ceresit CM 17 is the best”, “the most reliable” prevail. Tilers also describe the product's virtues with admiration. But the high price tag is becoming a stumbling block for many Russian homeowners.

PERFEKTA HOLDER

The mixture for laying tiles Perfekta Holder is reinforced with fiberglass, which guarantees it increased strength and the ability to use it in a wide variety of conditions. When tiling floors and walls with ceramic tiles or medium-sized porcelain stoneware, this glue can be used both in a thin layer and as a leveling compound for previously unprepared surfaces. The mixture provides the best adhesion to concrete, foam concrete, brick, cement and other substrates, with guaranteed retention of medium-sized tiles.

Due to the fact that the tile adhesive Perfekta Holder has optimal indicators of moisture and frost resistance, it is often chosen for outdoor work, including for facing facades. A wide temperature range of operating conditions, from -50 to 70 degrees, allows the use of this glue when arranging a warm floor.

UNIS PLUS

Domestic glue Unis Plus has recently become one of the most popular compositions for gluing tiles. This can be judged by the number of requests in Wordstat, as well as by the number of purchases on NM. The secret of popularity lies in the combination of reasonable prices and excellent technical parameters. When laying heavy tile materials (porcelain stoneware, stone, clinker tiles), the joint thickness can be varied from 2 to 15 mm. Builders note the convenience in working with the composition, for 3 hours the prepared solution retains its viability. And you can make adjustments to the position of the tiles within 20 minutes.

Along with a lot of positive feedback from users, there are signals about low-quality products. Some attribute this to the deterioration of technological discipline at the enterprise, while others are confident in the massive counterfeiting of the popular glue.

The best moisture resistant tile adhesive

KNAUF FLIESEN

Many flattering words from domestic tilers can be read on construction forums about Knauf Fliesen glue. One of the main advantages of the product, according to experts, is ease of use. The composition is made on a cement basis, it mixes well, after preparation it turns out to be plastic and obedient. Due to its moisture and creep resistance, the adhesive is considered the best for laying tiles on facades, walls of bathrooms and shower rooms. The mixture is suitable for the installation of ceramics, porcelain stoneware and other tile materials. The prepared solution must be worked out within 3 hours, and it is allowed to make adjustments to the position of the tile no later than 10 minutes.

Consumers appreciate Knauf Fliesen glue for its environmental friendliness, frost resistance and quick mixing. It is well made and affordable. There were no particular complaints about the composition in the reviews.

CERESIT CM 11 PLUS

In the wettest rooms, experts use Ceresit CM 11 Plus glue for laying tiles. Its amazing moisture resistance allows small indoor pools to be tiled. Thanks to the introduction of a special elastomeric agent, the composition perfectly adheres to deforming bases (drywall, warm floor), to ceramic cladding, to young concrete, to cellular blocks. The master must knead such a volume of the solution that he can work out it within 2 hours. You can edit the tile in the first 20 minutes after installation. Tilers consider the optimal layer thickness to be 7-8 mm.

In consumer reviews, positive assessments of the properties of the glue prevail. The composition is of high quality, easy to apply, quickly sets, withstands high humidity. The disadvantage of users is the short shelf life of the mixture in the opened bag.

OSNOVIT MAXIPLIX AC17 W

The white tile adhesive Osnovit Maxiplix AC17 W has the best performance characteristics and is used for a wide range of tiling applications. The mixture is recommended for cladding various surfaces with ceramics, glass, mosaics, porcelain stoneware, decorative stone, etc. The use of this glue allows you to preserve the natural color of the cladding and ensure the most durable connection with the base. At the same time, the ready-made solution of the mixture demonstrates optimal plasticity and is easy to use, which is confirmed by users in their reviews.

One of the advantages of Osnovit Maxiplix tile glue is the best water resistance, so it can be used not only for furnishing bathrooms, but also for decorating the bowls of swimming pools and artificial ponds. Resistance to high temperatures justifies the use of this adhesive for cladding fireplaces and when installing "warm floor" systems.

 



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