Waterless tile adhesive: where and how to use it
Anhydrous glue is often called a reactive compound designed for gluing ceramic tiles and other facing materials to various surfaces. Such mixtures contain two components, which are supplied in a separate container. Before starting work, the components are mixed, after which the necessary chemical reaction is started. About where and how reactive anhydrous tile adhesive is used, as well as its alternatives, we will tell you in more detail today.
Features of anhydrous Tile AdhesiveUnlike other tile adhesives, reactive does not contain water in the composition, which makes it gain strength much faster.
The special composition makes the glue waterproof, which allows the use of reactive tile adhesives for cladding work in all rooms with high humidity: swimming pools, saunas, baths, bathrooms.
Also, reactive tile adhesives are highly resistant to frost, therefore they are widely used for exterior cladding work in regions with a cold climate. The adhesive is universally suitable for ceramic tiles, natural and artificial stone, porcelain stoneware and other facing materials. Reactive tile adhesive is applied to any type of surface, including wood, plaster, concrete and screed. Among the disadvantages of anhydrous tile adhesive, a high cost is singled out, which is not always justified by the scope of application.
How to replace anhydrous tile adhesiveCement mortars, in particular Teknofay EX C2TE, can make a good competition for reactive tile glue.
This composition has high adhesion, moisture resistance, elasticity, as well as resistance to slipping. Teknofay EX C2TE is used in facing works with ceramics, porcelain, marble, granite, brick and mosaic, it is applicable on such planes as concrete, plaster, drywall and aerated concrete.
Professional builders note that Teknofay EX C2TE glue, in compliance with the masonry technology, is not inferior to expensive reactive compounds. The extended time of the open layer, 30 minutes, as well as high elasticity makes the substance convenient and easy to work, which cannot be said about reactive glue. In addition, cement-based adhesives are odorless. Having a high moisture resistance, Teknofay EX C2TE is also suitable for cladding work outside and indoors, as well as conditions of high humidity.
