Cementitious Tile Adhesive

Also known as ceramic tile adhesive / ceramic tile bonding mortar, this adhesive is primarily used for bonding decorative materials such as ceramic tiles, facing tiles, and floor tiles. It is widely used in interior and exterior walls, floors, bathrooms, kitchens, and other building finishes. Its key features include high bond strength, excellent water resistance, frost resistance, and aging resistance, along with ease of application, making it an ideal cementitious tile adhesive for modern thin-bed tile installation systems and building envelope finishing applications.

It is suitable for bonding indoor and outdoor ceramic wall and floor tiles, ceramic mosaics, and for waterproofing interior and exterior walls, pools, kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and other structures. For bonding ceramic tiles to the sheathing layer of external insulation systems, the sheathing layer must be cured to a certain degree. The base surface should be dry, firm, flat, and free of oil, dust, and release agents.

This system is widely used in professional construction projects requiring stable adhesion performance under temperature variation, moisture exposure, and structural movement conditions.

Mix the powder into clean water and stir until it forms a paste. Add the water first, then the powder. Use a manual or electric mixer. The mixing ratio is 25 kg of powder to approximately 6-6.5 kg of water. This cement-based tile glue system is a polymer-modified dry-mix formulation designed for consistent workability and stable rheology in construction site conditions. If necessary, use our tile additive in place of water at a ratio of 25 kg of powder to approximately 6.5-7.5 kg of additive. Stir thoroughly until there are no lumps. After stirring, let the mixture sit for approximately ten minutes, then stir briefly before use. Depending on weather conditions, use the mortar within approximately two hours (discard any crust on the surface). Never add water to dried-out mortar.

 

Construction process of cement-based tile glue

As a thin-bed ceramic tile bonding mortar system, it ensures uniform adhesive distribution and improved substrate contact efficiency during installation.

Use a toothed scraper to apply the glue on the work surface, distribute it evenly, and form a series of teeth (adjust the angle between the scraper and the work surface to control the thickness of the glue). Apply about 1 square meter each time (depending on the weather and temperature, the construction temperature range is 5-40℃), then press the tile on it within 5-15 minutes (adjustment needs to be done within 20-25 minutes); the size of the toothed scraper should be selected considering the flatness of the working surface and the degree of unevenness on the back of the tile; if the groove on the back of the tile is deep or the stone or tile is large and heavy, double-sided glue should be applied, that is, glue should be applied on the working surface and the back of the tile at the same time; pay attention to retaining the expansion joint; after tiling, the next step of caulking can be carried out only after the glue is completely dried (about 24 hours); clean the tile surface (and tools) with a wet cloth or sponge before it dries. If the curing time exceeds 24 hours, the stains on the tile surface can be cleaned with a tile and stone cleaner.

 

Advantages of wall and floor tile adhesive

This wall and floor tile adhesive functions as a modern tile installation system that replaces traditional thick-bed cement mortar methods in contemporary construction practice.

Tile adhesive has many advantages, such as using tile adhesive can save more space than using cement, tile adhesive only needs a thin layer, if the construction process is up to standard, tile adhesive is very strong; it can also reduce waste, no toxic additives, meet environmental requirements, etc.

The construction wall should be moist (wet outside and dry inside) and maintain a certain degree of flatness. Cement mortar and other materials should be used to level highly uneven or extremely rough parts; the base must be cleaned of floating dust, oil, and wax to avoid affecting the adhesion; after pasting the tiles, they can be moved and corrected within 5-15 minutes. The mixed adhesive should be used up at the fastest speed, and the mixed adhesive should be applied to the back of the pasted brick material, and then pressed hard until it is flat. The actual consumption varies depending on the material.

 

Precautions

1. The verticality and flatness of the substrate must be confirmed first.

2. Remember to mix the dried glue with water before use.

3. Step in or fill the seams 24 hours after paving.

4. This product is suitable for use in an environment of 5C-40℃.

 

Key Features of cement-based tile glue system

Engineered as a high-performance cementitious tile adhesive system for demanding architectural tile installation environments.

Exceptional Adhesion: Bonds securely to tiles and substrates, even in demanding conditions.

Crack-Bridging Ability: Withstands minor substrate movements (up to 0.5mm).

Water-Resistant: Prevents moisture penetration, reducing tile discoloration.

Non-Slip Properties: Vertical application without tile slippage.

Extended Open Time: 30+ minutes for precise tile adjustment.

Low VOC: Environmentally compliant and safe for indoor use.

 

Technical Parameters

Property	Value	Test Standard
Pot Life	~4 hours	ISO 13007
Open Time	≥ 30 minutes	ISO 13007
Adjustment Time	≥ 15 minutes	ISO 13007
Shear Strength	≥ 1.5 N/mm² (after 28 days)	ISO 13007
Tensile Adhesion	≥ 0.5 N/mm² (C1), ≥ 1.0 N/mm² (C2)	EN 12004
Water Resistance	Excellent (suitable for wet areas)	-
Flexibility	Class S1 (deformable)	EN 12002
Coverage	~4–5 kg/m² (3mm trowel notch)	-
Packaging	20 kg moisture-resistant bags	-

 

Application Scenarios of ceramic tile bonding mortar

Widely used in building façade systems, interior finishing works, and high-moisture architectural environments requiring durable tile bonding performance.

Interior Floors & Walls:

Kitchens, bathrooms, showers, and laundry rooms.

Residential & commercial tiling projects.

Exterior Surfaces:

Balconies, terraces, and pool surrounds (with waterproofing).

Substrates:

Concrete, cement screeds, cement boards, brick, and blockwork.

Existing ceramic/stone tiles (ensure surface integrity).

Tile Types:

Ceramic, porcelain, natural stone (marble, granite), mosaics, and large-format tiles (up to 60x60cm).

Special Environments:

Underfloor heating systems.

High-humidity areas (e.g., spas, commercial kitchens).

 

Usage Guidelines for wall and floor tile adhesive system

These installation guidelines are aligned with modern ceramic tile bonding mortar application standards used in professional construction projects.

Surface Preparation:

Clean, dry, and free of dust, grease, or loose particles.

Prime porous surfaces (e.g., concrete) with a suitable primer.

Mixing:

Mix 25 kg powder with 5–6 liters of clean water.

Stir mechanically until lump-free (rest 5 mins, remix briefly).

Application:

Apply with a notched trowel (6x6mm for standard tiles; 10x10mm for large formats).

Butter the back of large/porous tiles for full coverage.

Curing:

Light foot traffic after 24 hours; grout after 48 hours.

Full strength achieved in 28 days.

As a China cementitious tile adhesive manufacturer, we provide consistent supply capability, OEM customization services, and technical support for international distributors and construction material partners.

Also known as ceramic tile adhesive, it is mainly used to paste ceramic tiles, tiles, floor tiles and other decorative materials. It is widely used in the decorative decoration places of buildings such as internal and external walls, floors, bathrooms, kitchens, etc. Its main features are high bonding strength, good water resistance, frost resistance, aging resistance, and convenient construction. It is an ideal bonding material.