Factors to Consider When Choosing Floor Tile Adhesive

Now that you have chosen your favourite tiles, the next on the list is to stick them to your walls and floors. With a variety of substrates available in the marketplace, it is important to choose the right adhesive for your type of floor or wall tile. Mitcham Tile Centre is a leading provider of floor tiles and tile services and we house professional tilers who can help you choose the best adhesive for the type of substrate (wall or floor surface) and tile chosen.

There are two broad types of adhesives available:

• Ready-Mixed Pastes: These pastes can be used straight out of the tub to stick the tiles but are used for small ceramic tile and walls.
• Powdered Adhesives: These are mixed with water to form a slurry and can be used to fix ceramic, natural stone, porcelain, and almost any other walls and floor types.

The most important factor to consider while choosing a floor tile adhesive is to determine which surface or substrate you require to apply the adhesive to. For instance, in the case of timber floors, a layer of marine grade plywood (minimum 15mm thickness) or a tile backing board on top of the floorboards are advised in case of using adhesives to timber floors. This will ensure stronger and more durable floors. In such cases, powdered adhesives are always preferred. The floors must be dried before they are tiled. Concrete bases generally take 6 weeks to dry.

Mitcham Tile Centre provides a variety of tile adhesives such as peel-and-stick backsplashes, self-adhesive floor tiles, stick-on-wall tiles, and many more for our clientele in Melbourne.

While tiling your floor with an adhesive, it is important to make sure that they are given a strong and durable finishing. The following are top practical advice for using tile adhesive for your floors:

• Consult a professional tile installer like Mitcham Tile Centre tile adhesive experts for complete guidance on practical application. As there is a wide range of substrates, seeking professional help before using tile adhesives will come in handy for a strong finish look.
• In the case of floor tiles, they undergo heavy foot traffic, as well as movement in the sub-floor. It is important that the chosen adhesive is flexible to ensure that the tiles do not come off loose.
• Rapid-setting adhesives are faster than standard adhesives, a difference of 30 minutes and 3 hours. This eliminates the time-consuming work of tiling with adhesives.

Mitcham Tile Centre is a trusted name in providing a wide range of tiles and tile services in Melbourne for the most affordable prices. We have the best tile adhesives and our friendly staff will provide you with expert advice on which tile adhesive suits your floor tiling requirement the best. Call us on 03 9874 7142 and get your free, no-obligation quote right away!