What tile adhesive to use for laying porcelain stoneware on underfloor heating

Porcelain stoneware is considered one of the best materials for finishing the floor, as it has high strength, resistance to mechanical damage, as well as a deep, uniform color, which, even if a crack appears on the tile, makes the damage hardly noticeable. With a number of high-class physical qualities, the ceramic granite floor covering has one drawback. Floors of this kind are quite cold, which is especially noticeable in winter.

That is why porcelain stoneware is often used as a warm floor covering. Durable tiles are durable and resistant to wear, and heating elements solve the problem of low temperature. However, for the arrangement of high-quality underfloor heating from porcelain stoneware, special attention should be paid to the choice of tile glue. 

What characteristics should tile adhesive have for laying porcelain stoneware A number of requirements are put forward for this category of adhesive mixtures, including:

• High elasticity, which will avoid the appearance of cracks when using the floor in the future. 
• High adhesive adhesion, because otherwise it will not be possible to achieve the resistance of the lining to mechanical loads. 
• Resistance to temperature changes, as well as high temperatures. 
• Moisture resistance, otherwise the masonry will begin to collapse after a year from the moment of commissioning.

Adhesive for ceramic tiles and granite Teknofay EX C2TEProfessional tile makers agree that Teknofay EX C2TE remains one of the best tile adhesives for porcelain stoneware on the Ukrainian market.

The glue has all the qualities necessary for laying porcelain stoneware on a warm floor. It is resistant to temperature fluctuations and retains its physical properties in the range - 40 °C - 80 ° C. The substance has a high elasticity and adhesion of more than 1.20 MPa. 

Other advantages of Teknofay EX C2TE glue include:possibility of indoor and outdoor use

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• high resistance to sliding, which allows the adhesive to be applied to horizontal and vertical planes
• extended open layer time — 30 minutes
• economical consumption, the average of which is 3.5 kg/^{m2waterproof, which allows you to use Teknofay EX C2TE for lining bathrooms, saunas, thermal springs, heated pools.}
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