The glue for mounting tiles “Reinforced Craps” is a mixture of cement and fine sand with special complementary components. The composition is diluted with running water, subsequently a plastic adhesive mixture is formed, the main characteristic of which is the property of increased adhesion to the main surface.
Material scope
Strength reinforced glue is used to connect ceramic tiles, porcelain stoneware, artificial stone with the main surface: cement, dry reinforced concrete and concrete base, cellular concrete, gypsum plasterboard, tongue-and-groove or plasterboard.
Before starting installation work, the main surface is subjected to pre-treatment, consisting of several stages:
- cleaning;
- alignment;
- degreasing;
- primer.
Adhesive Features
- It is resistant to slipping.
- It is characterized by high strength.
- It is not afraid of water and moisture, which makes the material preferred when repairing bathrooms.
- It features high adhesion.
Adhesive preparation
A bag (25 kg) of glue dissolves in water. To prepare the composition, you will need a container for mixing the components and water. Water consumption per 25 kg of glue is 6 liters. The powder is poured into water and mixed until the lumps are completely dissolved using a hammer drill with a special nozzle or manually.
After mixing, the finished mixture is left for 10-15 minutes, after which it is mixed again.
Ready-made reinforced crepes can be stored at room temperature for no longer than 4 hours, otherwise it will lose its properties.
How to tile
"Reinforced Kreps" is well suited for any type of finishing work. The glue is supplemented using an anti-frost compound, which allows the mixture to be used for external finishing work at air temperatures up to -10 ° .
The main physical properties of the composition include resistance to low temperatures and moisture.
When laying tile products made of porcelain stoneware, it is important to monitor how the material lays on a horizontal area or a vertical surface with a small height. We will figure out how to glue the tile. Such exceptional surfaces include the parapet, staircase frieze, the basement of the building. Depending on the technical characteristics and the type of base, the tile needs additional reinforcement: mechanical installation to the facade.
Glue on the surface
After preparing the surface and preparing the adhesive, it can be applied to a solid and even surface of the wall base, not subject to shrinkage and deformation. The composition is evenly distributed over the entire working surface where the tiles will be laid, using a special notched trowel. Within 20 minutes after applying the “Strengthened reinforcement” glue, it is necessary to put tiled products on top of the adhesive layer, aligning and fixing them.
In the case when the adhesive is used for flooring with large tiles, the solution is applied both to the tile and to the surface itself, which improves adhesion during masonry.
It is important! Having laid the tile on the floor, it is recommended not to expose the cladding to stress and mechanical stress, to limit contact with water.
"How to stick the tiles correctly?" - you ask. Use high-quality material and choose the right equipment for the job. So, when facing with tiled products with dimensions of 15 x 15, a notched trowel No. 6 is used, and for products of size 30 x 30 - No. 8.
Glue consumption
The consumption rate of tile adhesive composition is 2-3 kg per 1 m 2 . In terms of packaging, it can be said that one bag is enough to surface 8 m 2 .
The glue consumption rate is indicated for surfaces already prepared for facing. This figure may vary depending on the type of application and the professional skills of the person conducting the work.
Recommendations and Tips
- When lining walls, apply glue to one tile product at a time. The adhesive sets in 10 minutes.
- After completing the work, leave the surface alone for at least 48 hours if you were revetting a wall, and for at least 72 hours if you were tiling. Only after this time you can overwrite the seams between the tiles.
- When working, do not forget about safety. Use personal protective equipment. If the product comes into contact with the skin or eyes, rinse the affected area with plenty of water under running water.
Adhesive for tiles "Strengthened Kreps" is in demand among consumers, as it belongs to the category of goods with high compliance under the item "price-quality".