Want to Choose the Right Adhesive for Wall Tiles? Understand These Factors

by Lisa C. Marketing Writer

Wall tiles do not need much as the traffic is on floor tiles. But that does not mean wall tiles can be installed using just any type of adhesive.

You have to take care of a lot of things while installing wall tiles in your home. This article gives you some of the proven tips and tricks to select the right adhesive for your wall tiles. Check out the following subsections –

Understand Your Project –

For installing wall tiles and to make sure that they perform to your expectations, you will need to choose the tile adhesive based on where you are working.

If you are installing wall tiles on bathroom and laundry walls, you should pick an adhesion material that is water and moisture resistant. It should be able to prevent and withhold excess moisture conditions.

Similarly, the tile adhesive being used for kitchen walls and backsplash should be waterproof, fireproof, and heat resistant. At the same time, the tile adhesive should be anti-fungus and bacteria resistant, as fungus and bacteria are allergens that might affect the hygiene standards in your kitchen.

So, understand your work site to select the right tile adhesive for your wall tiles.

Understand Your Tile Material –

The adhesive should be compatible for the tile you are working with.

Say you are installing glass tiles or glass mosaic tiles on your walls. Using thin set mortar – the most common mortar or tile adhesive for most tiles – would not be a smart decision. That is mainly because glass tiles are transparent or translucent and the color of mortar might overshadow the look of your expensive glass tiles.

Likewise, thin set mortar would never be a suitable choice for luxury vinyl tiles and planks. (Yes, LVTs and LVPs can be used for walls in interior design projects.)

When you are looking for the right wall tile adhesive, you should check with your tile supplier. They will suggest the best adhesive for your tile and project.

This article has been brought to you by MosaicsAndTile.com, one of the leading tile suppliers in US.