Tile Adhesive – Strong Bonding for Tiles
Advanced cement-based solutions for professional tile installation
What is Tile Adhesive?
Tile adhesive, also called tile bond, is a specially formulated mixture made from cement, sand, limestone, and performance-enhancing additives. It is widely used to fix ceramic, porcelain, or stone tiles onto different surfaces such as cement, concrete, or gypsum boards.
Unlike traditional sand-cement mortar, modern cement-based tile adhesive offers better bonding strength, workability, and durability. This is mainly due to the inclusion of cellulose ethers (HPMC) and polymers (RDP), which greatly improve performance.
Tile Adhesive Classification – C1 vs. C2
Tile adhesives are divided into categories based on European standards (EN 12004):
Standard Grade
Tile Size
Up to 30 × 30 cm / 12" × 12"
Aplikasi
Wall and floor tiling for general indoor applications
Kinerja
Sufficient adhesion for medium-sized tiles
Improved Grade
Tile Size
Up to 60 × 60 cm / 24" × 24"
Environment
Moisture, heat, cold exposure resistant
Kinerja
Higher bond strength, flexibility, and durability
Why Additives are Essential in Tile Adhesive
Performance additives like HPMC (Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose) and RDP (Redispersible Polymer Powder) transform cement-based adhesives into high-performance construction materials.
HPMC in Tile Adhesive
- Provides excellent water retention, ensuring full cement hydration
- Improves workability and consistency for easier application
- Extends open time, allowing tile adjustments during installation
- Enhances slip resistance, especially for vertical applications
RDP in Tile Adhesive
- Increases adhesion strength
- Improves flexibility and impact resistance
- Enhances durability under temperature variations
Applications of Tile Adhesive
Tile adhesive is widely used in:
Indonesian 
English 
Arabic 
Bulgarian 
Czech 
Danish 
Dutch 
Estonian 
Finnish 
French 
German 
Greek 
Hungarian 
Italian 
Japanese 
Korean 
Latvian 
Lithuanian 
Norwegian 
Portuguese (Portugal) 
Portuguese (Brazil) 
Romanian 
Russian 
Slovak 
Slovenian 
Spanish (Spain) 
Spanish (Mexico) 
Swedish 
Turkish 
Ukrainian