Ceramic tile back coating adhesive is a kind of cement mortar improver specially used for pasting ceramic tiles, due to its special formula and performance, so that the ceramic tile back coating adhesive has stronger adhesion and durability when pasting tiles, which can effectively avoid problems such as tile falling off and hollowing. Below we will introduce in detail how to use the adhesive on the back of the tile.
1. Preparation of materials.
Before you start using tile back gluing, you need to prepare the following materials:
1.Tile back gluing: choose a brand with reliable quality and mix it according to the instructions on the manual.
2.Tiles: Choose a tile that is flat, crack-free, and oil-free, and make sure that its dimensions match the wall or floor you want to glue.
3.Agitator: used to mix the back coating of ceramic tiles, you can choose manual or electric agitator.
4.Plastering knife: used to apply glue on the back of ceramic tiles, you can choose a plastering knife made of plastic or metal.
5.Gloves: To protect your hands**, it is recommended to use gloves to apply the tile back glue.
Second, the construction steps.
1.Clean the base layer: Before applying the back glue of the tile, it is necessary to clean up the dust, oil and other impurities on the surface of the base layer to ensure the dryness and smoothness of the base layer.
2.Mix the tile back coating: according to the ratio on the manual, mix the tile back coating glue and water, stir evenly and let stand for a few minutes until it is fully dissolved.
3.Tile back glue: Use a plastering knife to evenly apply the tile back glue to the back of the tile to ensure that the application is evenly applied and nothing is missed. Be careful not to overapply to avoid waste or compromise the bonding effect.
4.Paste the tiles: Paste the tiles with glue on the back of the tiles on the wall, and gently tap them with a leather hammer to ensure that the tiles fit tightly with the wall. During the pasting process, keep your hands dry to avoid hand sweat affecting the bonding effect.
5.Adjust the flatness: After pasting the tiles, use tools such as hammers and levels to adjust the flatness of the tiles to ensure that each tile fits the wall and does not warp or tilt.
6.Drying and curing: Tile back gluing takes a certain amount of time to dry and harden, and this process generally takes 24-48 hours. During this time, avoid walking on the surface of the tile or placing heavy objects so as not to affect the bonding effect. After drying and curing, the subsequent decoration work can be carried out.
3. Precautions.
1.Before using ceramic tile back gluing, you need to read the product manual carefully to understand the usage method and precautions.
2.When applying the back glue of ceramic tiles, it is necessary to ensure that the base layer is dry and flat, and avoid construction in a humid environment.
3.When pasting tiles, keep your hands dry to avoid hand sweat affecting the bonding effect.
4.During dry curing, avoid walking on the surface of the tile or placing heavy objects.
5.For different types of tiles and base materials, it is necessary to choose the appropriate tile back coating glue and construction method.
In short, ceramic tile back coating glue is a convenient, fast and effective ceramic tile paste material, as long as the construction is carried out in accordance with the correct use method, it can ensure the paste effect and service life. For more information about tile back coating, it is recommended to consult a professional or manufacturer.