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Adhesives and mortars: what to choose, where to use it and what to watch for

Adhesives and mortars is a topic where it is easy to buy by eye and then correct the result on the wall, floor or installation. These cards show uses, common mistakes, differences between solutions and decisions worth checking before purchase.

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C1 tile adhesive – uses, selection and installation

C1 tile adhesive makes sense when the material matches the substrate, cladding, moisture, temperature, format and method of working. Check the product class, open time, layer thickness, priming, water proportion and manufacturer's approvals.

C2 tile adhesive – uses, selection and installation

C2 tile adhesive makes sense when the material matches the substrate, cladding, moisture, temperature, format and method of working. Check the product class, open time, layer thickness, priming, water proportion and manufacturer's approvals.

Flexible tile adhesive – uses, selection and installation

Elastic adhesive makes sense when the material suits the substrate, cladding, moisture, temperature, format and method of working. Check the product class, open time, layer thickness, priming, water proportion and manufacturer's approvals.

Gel tile adhesive – uses, selection and installation

Gel adhesive makes sense when the material matches the substrate, cladding, humidity, temperature, format and method of working. Check the product class, open time, layer thickness, priming, water proportion and manufacturer's approvals.

Grab adhesive – uses, selection and installation

An assembly adhesive makes sense when the material matches the substrate, cladding, moisture, temperature, format and method of work. Check the product class, open time, layer thickness, priming, water proportion and manufacturer's approvals.

Large-format tile adhesive – uses, selection and installation

Adhesive for large-format tiles makes sense when the material matches the substrate, cladding, moisture, temperature, format and method of working. Check the product class, open time, layer thickness, priming, water proportion and manufacturer's approvals.

Levelling mortar – uses, selection and installation

A leveling mortar makes sense when the material matches the substrate, cladding, moisture, temperature, format and working method. Check the product class, open time, layer thickness, priming, water proportion and manufacturer's approvals.

LVT adhesive – uses, selection and installation

Adhesive for vinyl panels makes sense when the material matches the substrate, cladding, moisture, temperature, format and method of work. Check the product class, open time, layer thickness, priming, water proportion and manufacturer's approvals.

Masonry mortar – uses, selection and installation

Masonry mortar makes sense when the material matches the substrate, cladding, moisture, temperature, format and method of work. Check the product class, open time, layer thickness, priming, water proportion and manufacturer's approvals.

Porcelain tile adhesive – uses, selection and installation

Porcelain adhesive makes sense when the material matches the substrate, cladding, moisture, temperature, format and method of work. Check the product class, open time, layer thickness, priming, water proportion and manufacturer's approvals.

Rapid-setting mortar – uses, selection and installation

Quick-setting mortar makes sense when the material matches the substrate, cladding, moisture, temperature, format and method of work. Check the product class, open time, layer thickness, priming, water proportion and manufacturer's approvals.

Repair mortar – uses, selection and installation

Repair mortar makes sense when the material matches the substrate, cladding, moisture, temperature, format and method of working. Check the product class, open time, layer thickness, priming, water proportion and manufacturer's approvals.

Self-levelling compound – uses, selection and installation

Self-leveling compound makes sense when the material matches the substrate, cladding, moisture, temperature, format and method of work. Check the product class, open time, layer thickness, priming, water proportion and manufacturer's approvals.

Skirting board adhesive – uses, selection and installation

Adhesive for strips makes sense when the material matches the substrate, cladding, moisture, temperature, format and method of work. Check the product class, open time, layer thickness, priming, water proportion and manufacturer's approvals.

Tile adhesive for underfloor heating – uses, selection and installation

Adhesive for underfloor heating makes sense when the material matches the substrate, covering, moisture, temperature, format and method of work. Check the product class, open time, layer thickness, priming, water proportion and manufacturer's approvals.