Tile Adhesive
Tile adhesive
In the current architectural decoration field, ceramic tiles are widely used due to their aesthetic and durable characteristics. With the increasing popularity of large-sized and heavy ceramic tiles, traditional paving materials can hardly meet the demand for stable bonding. Tile back adhesive has emerged as a crucial material indispensable in tile paving. Shandong, as an important production area for ceramic tiles and related auxiliary materials, its tile back adhesive occupies a certain share in the market. The following will detail the characteristics, construction technology and related precautions of Shandong tile back adhesive.

 

As can be intuitively understood from its name, tile back adhesive is a type of adhesive product specially used for brushing on the back of ceramic tiles to enhance the adhesion between tiles and bonding materials. It is not composed of a single component, but carefully compounded by polymer emulsion materials and inorganic silicates. This unique combination of components lays a solid foundation for its excellent performance. Currently, the common types of Shandong tile back adhesive on the market are mainly divided into two-component, one-component and paste types. Different types of back adhesives have slight differences in component ratios and application scenarios, but their core functions are the same. They all need to be used in conjunction with bonding materials such as tile adhesive and cement mortar to form a complete tile bonding system. Compared with pure tile adhesive, tile back adhesive focuses more on improving the bonding conditions on the back of tiles and filling the “bonding gap” between tiles and bonding materials.

1. Outstanding Characteristics of Shandong Tile Back Adhesive

  1. Super Strong Adhesion, Solidifying the Foundation of Bonding: The core advantage of tile back adhesive lies in its excellent adhesion. Through the physical and chemical reactions between its own components and the back of the tile as well as the bonding material, it can change the physical and chemical properties of the object surface, and build a solid “bridge” between the tile and the adhesive. This “bridge” can greatly improve the adhesion between the tile and the base layer, effectively avoiding problems such as tile hollowing and falling off caused by insufficient adhesion. It is especially effective for tiles with low water absorption and smooth surfaces.
  2. Long-term Durability, Combining Multiple Functions: Long service life is another highlight of Shandong tile back adhesive. It has good permeability, which can penetrate into the tiny pores inside the tile and enhance the bonding degree with the tile. At the same time, its excellent waterproof performance can prevent water from penetrating into the bonding layer and avoid bonding failure caused by moisture. The excellent weather resistance allows it to maintain stable performance in different temperature and humidity environments, and it is not easy to age, crack, etc. whether in high temperature and heat or low temperature and cold. One construction can achieve the dual effects of firm bonding and waterproofing, reducing the later maintenance cost.
  3. Convenient Construction, Lowering the Operation Threshold: Different from the complex construction processes of some decorative materials, the construction method of Shandong tile back adhesive is extremely simple. No complex tools or professional technical training are required. The construction personnel only need to brush the back adhesive directly on the back of the tile, which greatly shortens the construction time, improves the construction efficiency, and also reduces the risk of quality problems caused by improper construction operations.
  4. Non-toxic and Environmentally Friendly, Safeguarding Living Health: In the current era of paying attention to green environmental protection, Shandong tile back adhesive strictly controls the selection of components during the production process to ensure that the product is non-toxic and odorless, and meets national environmental protection standards. No harmful substances to the human body will be released during use, creating a healthy and safe living environment for users. It can be used with confidence in both home decoration and public space decoration.

 

The application range of tile back adhesive is also very wide. In the combined paving of standard concrete slabs and glazed tiles, it can show good performance and significantly improve the construction safety factor. For the construction problem of wet-pasted vitrified tiles, tile back adhesive plays a key role. By treating the back of vitrified tiles, it effectively improves the bonding strength between vitrified tiles and bonding materials, and fundamentally solves the common problems of hollowing and falling off in the wet pasting of vitrified tiles. In addition, it is also suitable for the back treatment of stones and other special tiles with low water absorption, dense texture and smooth surface, providing a reliable solution for the paving of various difficult-to-paste materials.

2. Standard Construction Technology of Shandong Tile Back Adhesive

Although the construction process of Shandong tile back adhesive is simple, each step must strictly follow the standards to ensure the final bonding effect. The specific construction steps are as follows: First, the construction personnel need to evenly brush or roll the tile back adhesive on the back of decorative materials such as ceramic tiles, mosaics, marbles and artificial stones. During the brushing process, attention should be paid to uniform thickness to avoid missing brushing, glue accumulation and other situations. Then, wait for the back adhesive film to dry naturally. When the film becomes transparent, it indicates that the back adhesive has reached the pasteable state. Finally, apply an appropriate amount of cement mortar or tile adhesive on the back of the decorative material that has been brushed with back adhesive, and pave it in accordance with the normal tile paving method.

 

During the construction process, the following details also need to be paid attention to ensure the construction quality:

 

  1. Control the Construction Temperature: The temperature of the construction environment should be controlled between 5-38℃. If the temperature is too low, the drying speed of the back adhesive will slow down, which may affect the bonding effect; if the temperature is too high, the back adhesive is prone to rapid water loss, which may cause cracks in the film and affect the performance.
  2. Ensure the Base Surface is Clean and Dry: The surface to be bonded must be clean, dry, firm, and free of impurities such as dust, oil, wax stains, and release agents. If there are impurities on the base surface, it will affect the combination of the back adhesive and the base surface, leading to unstable bonding. Therefore, the base surface must be thoroughly cleaned before construction, and construction in rainy days should be avoided to prevent the base surface from getting damp.
  3. Avoid Glue Dripping and Contamination: When brushing the back adhesive, operate carefully to avoid the glue dripping onto the front of the object to be bonded. Once the back adhesive drips onto the front, it is not only difficult to clean, but also affects the appearance of the decorative material. If dripping occurs accidentally, it should be wiped clean with a clean cloth in time.
  4. Use Strictly According to the Original Solution: After opening the bucket of tile back adhesive, it can be used directly after stirring evenly, and no additional water is needed for dilution. Adding water will change the component ratio of the back adhesive, reduce its adhesion and other properties, and affect the construction quality.
  5. Control the Brushing Thickness and Scope: When brushing, attention should be paid to uniformity to avoid missing brushing or excessive thickness. Missing brushing will lead to insufficient local adhesion and easy hollowing; excessive brushing will increase the drying time and may cause material waste. At the same time, it is forbidden to artificially expand the application scope of the back adhesive, such as using it as an interface agent, glue and other materials. Each material has its specific purpose and performance, and illegal use will affect the construction effect and project quality.

 

The above is a detailed introduction to the characteristics, construction technology and precautions of Shandong tile back adhesive, hoping to provide useful references for those engaged in decoration construction or with decoration needs.