Correctly applying Tile Glue is a key step to ensure that the tiles are firmly adhered and beautiful. The following are detailed and moderately worded steps for applying Tile Glue:
1. Preparation
Before applying Tile Glue, you must first make adequate preparations. This includes:
Clean the base surface: Make sure the base surface (wall or floor) is clean, flat, free of oil, loose objects and other impurities. The cleanliness of the base surface directly affects the bonding effect of Tile Glue, so it must be cleaned carefully.
Wet the base surface: For base surfaces with high water absorption, such as red brick walls, lightweight block walls, etc., it is recommended to wet the base surface with water before applying Tile Glue, but be careful not to have clear water. This can prevent the moisture in Tile Glue from being absorbed too quickly by the base surface, affecting the bonding effect.
Stir Tile Glue: Mix Tile Glue and water evenly according to the ratio in the product manual. Usually, the ratio of Tile Glue powder to water will be clearly marked. When stirring, an electric stirrer should be used to stir thoroughly to ensure that no lumps and bubbles are generated. The stirred Tile Glue should be used within the specified time to avoid curing failure.
2. Apply Tile Glue
When applying Tile Glue, pay attention to the following points:
Use appropriate tools: Generally, a toothed scraper (also called a serrated scraper) is used to apply Tile Glue. The toothed scraper can help Tile Glue form uniform toothed stripes on the base surface, increasing the bonding area and bonding force.
Control the application area: The area applied each time should not be too large, and it is generally recommended to control it to about 1 square meter. This can prevent Tile Glue from being exposed to the air for too long and drying and curing, affecting the bonding effect.
Apply evenly: Apply Tile Glue evenly on the base surface to ensure that every corner and gap is covered. When applying, a certain force and speed should be maintained to form a uniform thin layer of Tile Glue on the base surface.
Forming tooth-like stripes: Use a toothed scraper to scrape tooth-like stripes on the applied Tile Glue. These stripes help to expel air and excess Tile Glue when pasting tiles, ensuring a tighter bond between the tiles and the base surface.
3. Precautions
In the process of applying Tile Glue, you also need to pay attention to the following points:
Avoid pollution: When applying Tile Glue, be careful to avoid splashing Tile Glue to other places to avoid pollution and waste.
Keep it moist: During the entire process of applying Tile Glue, keep the base surface moist. If the base surface is too dry, you can spray water in moderation to keep it moist.
Paste the tiles in time: After applying Tile Glue, the tiles should be pasted to the base surface as soon as possible. Generally speaking, the open time of Tile Glue (that is, the time that Tile Glue remains pasteable) is limited, and the bonding force of Tile Glue will decrease after this time.
Adjust the position of the tiles: When pasting tiles, pay attention to adjusting the position and angle of the tiles to ensure that the bond between the tiles and the base surface is firm and beautiful. If you find that the tile is not in the right position or is not firmly pasted, you should adjust or re-paste it in time.
In summary, the correct application of Tile Glue requires adequate preparation, correct application methods and precautions. Only in this way can the firmness and beauty of the tile be ensured.
