How to mix and apply tile adhesive and work out how much you need
If you are fitting your own tiles, we will show you how to mix and apply tile adhesive correctly for a clean and professional finish.
Tiling your bathroom or kitchen walls is something you can do yourself.Before mixing and applying tile, you need to figure out how much tile glue you will need.This will make sure your tiles are securely fastened to the wall.
Follow our step-by-step guide to apply the perfect professional finish to your interiors after watching our video below.
Make sure your surfaces are ready for tiling before you start mixing.In our expert video wall primer guide, you can find out how to do this.
The instructions on the tile packaging will tell you which types of tile you can use, as well as how much water you need to use.
You need to wear appropriate protective clothing, including gloves, eyewear and a face mask.The cement-based powder can cause irritation.
Make sure you reach into the sides and base of the bucket by stirring the glue.A mixing paddle can be found in most hardware stores.
Continue mixing until you have a smooth consistency.You need to apply the glue to your walls.
Stick with a small area to begin with because the glue can set quickly.You don't want to waste a lot of your mixture.
Give your tile a slight twist by pushing it into the glue.The air that can sit between the tile and wall surface can be mitigated by beding it securely onto the wall.
Once you have tiled your wall and allowed the glue to set, it is time to grout.We have a guide that you can use to figure out how much grout you need.
If you know the total area being tiled in metres squared, you can calculate how much tile glue you need.
A bag of Ultra Tile Pro Set wall and floor tile glue will cover 4 to 5 square metres of tiles at a bed thickness of 3mm.If needed, the bed layer can be up to 12mm.
6 square metres of wall tiles will be covered by a bucket of Ultra Tile Pro Grip ready mixed wall tile adhesive.
UltraTile is one of the leading names in tiling.You can find the right product for your tiling project with both ready-mixed and cementitious powder adhesives.
Here at VictoriaPlum.com, you will find plenty of expert guides, complete with videos and step-by-step instructions, if you are giving tiling a go yourself.
Adam was born and raised in the West Country and has lived on the Yorkshire Coast for 7 years.Natural and urban influences have shaped Adam's favourite interior styles.
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