Types of Tile Adhesive and How Do You Find Which One fits Your project

The Adhesiveyou choose for your tiles makes a big impact on your project. With many Choices Available, how do you know which one suits your needs?

Here's some tile adhesives:


DU 150 Tiles Adhesive

It comes as ready to use, grey cement-based adhesive with added polymers that cures on its own. It's made for floor tiles and sticks well while keeping water out.

Benefits:

  • You just need to add water
  • It keeps water out well
  • It doesn't shrink much or crack 
  • It can handle heat changes without breaking
  • It saves time and helps you get more done

Application: Works great on floors, walls, and inside buildings.

DU 250 Adhesive Tiles
You can also apply DU 250, an adhesive based on grey cement, straight away. It works for bonding tiles to floors and wall tiles up to 600x600 mm if adhesive is used on the back as well.
Benefits:

  • Works in many different situations
  • Keeps water out well
  • Doesn't shrink much and resists cracking
  • Stays wet and workable for a good amount of time
  • Helps you get more done

Application: Made to put floor and wall tiles inside buildings, including cotto double-fire single-fire, and ceramic tiles.


DU 400 Tiles Adhesive

DU 400 sticks tiles to surfaces. It contains cement and polymers. You can get it in grey or white. It works inside and outside. You can use it with ceramic, vitrified, and natural stone tiles.

Benefits:

  • Spreads and grips well
  • Doesn't shrink and keeps water out
  • Holds strong and stays wet for a while
  • No need to soak or cure

Application: Works indoors and outdoors, including factories, pools, and building fronts.


DU 600 Tiles Adhesive

DU 600 comes ready to use. It's made from top-quality cement and extra ingredients. It's perfect to lay marble and natural stone.

Benefits:

  • Doesn't slide down walls
  • Stays workable longer and resists freezing
  • You can spread it up to 10mm thick
  • No need to soak or cure

Application: Great for big slabs and materials like single-fired tiles, split tiles, and porcelain stoneware.


DU 800 Tiles Adhesive

Description: DU 800 sticks tiles and stones together well. You can use it for swimming pools and other places. It bends without breaking and holds tight.

Benefits:


  • Comes ready to use, no mixing needed
  • Bends a lot without losing its grip
  • Highly flexible yet strong on bond strength
  • Works great outside in tough conditions

Application: Perfect for big tiles and stuff that doesn't soak up water much, like fake marble and sheets with asbestos in them.


PU Tiles Adhesive

PU Tile Adhesive has two parts you mix together. It's made to stick tiles to all sorts of things inside and outside.

Benefits:

  • Non-sag and non-shrink
  • Strong bonding and resists chemicals
  • Withstands freezing and sudden temperature changes
  • Great for waterproof and flexible uses

Application: Works well on wood, metal, or rubber surfaces, and tiles sensitive to water.


Picking the Best Adhesive:

When you're looking for a tile adhesive, think about:

  1. Surface Type: Pick an adhesive that suits your surface, be it wood, metal, or concrete.
  2. Tile Type: Various tiles (ceramic, marble, etc.) might need different adhesives.
  3. Location: Where you use it inside or outside, can affect your choice due to different conditions.
  4. Water Exposure: For wet spots like pools, you must use a waterproof adhesive.

With the right information, you can Select the Perfect Adhesive for your tile installation project. For high-quality and reliable Tile Adhesives, consider purchasing from Dukoll. Their range of products is designed to meet various needs and ensure lasting results for your projects.

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