By The Guardian – Chief Technical Advisor, GUGAFIX® Construction Chemicals The Guardian's Complete Guide to Tile Adhesives How to Select, Apply and Troubleshoot Tile Adhesives By The Guardian – Chief Technical Advisor, GUGAFIX® Construction Chemicals Choosing a tile adhesive should never begin with the question: "Which adhesive is the strongest?" It should begin with: "What does this installation actually require?" The tile, substrate, location, exposure, tile size, movement,

Tile adhesive failure is often blamed on the adhesive itself. But in many installations, the real problem begins before the adhesive has even had a chance to perform properly. A technically suitable adhesive can still fail when the substrate is poorly prepared, the mixing is incorrect, the wrong trowel is used, the adhesive is allowed to skin over, or the tile is not properly bedded. Tile installation is a system. Tile + adhesive + substrate + application method + site condit

By The Guardian – Chief Technical Advisor, GUGAFIX® Construction Chemicals Introduction Large-format tiles have changed modern flooring and wall applications. Larger porcelain, vitrified and stone tiles can create a premium appearance, but their installation also requires greater attention to adhesive coverage. One technique frequently discussed in professional tile installation is back-buttering. But what exactly does it mean? When is it useful? Is it required for every larg

The Guardian Tile Adhesive Series By The Guardian Chief Technical Advisor — GUGAFIX® Construction Chemicals Introduction Natural stone and marble can transform an ordinary space into something exceptional. But stone installation is not simply a matter of selecting a strong adhesive. Natural stone is different from manufactured ceramic, vitrified and porcelain tiles. Different stones can have very different: Porosity Water absorption Density Colour Thickness Weight Surface cha