How important is tile adhesive?

Your bathroom tiles need excellent adhesion to last and properly protect your walls and floor from moisture. Using high-quality adhesives is essential for a good result. Keep in mind that the choice of adhesive will vary depending on the type of tile and the surface area to be covered.
The following points should be considered when choosing tile adhesive:
- the surface that will receive the glue: wood, concrete, plasterboard…
- the type of tile: ceramic, terracotta, stoneware…
- the humidity level
- Location: indoors, outdoors
Please note that the sole purpose of tile adhesive is to bond the tiles to the substrate. Therefore, it is important to carry out leveling work to correct any unevenness in the floor.

Furthermore, to make your choice easier, the glue can also have several qualities.
- It can have a normal or improved level of grip
- It can also have a good ability to adapt to the constraints imposed by the surface and the type of tiling, such as when laying a mosaic on a precise corner, for example;
- Its drying time allows the installer to determine the time he has to adjust the tiles.

There are three main types of tile adhesive:
- Acrylic adhesive, which is strictly reserved for laying interior tiles and exclusively for walls. Very often, it is applied after the application of a waterproofing layer. This installation often requires reinforcement by the installation of tile grout to provide optimal waterproofing;
- Powder adhesive, which is ideal for floor coverings and suitable for outdoor tiling thanks to its frost resistance.
- Two-component adhesive which is made from resins and is highly valued by professionals for its sealing properties.

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