5 Time Points to Be Grasp in Using Tile Glue

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2022-05-23

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The operable time is also called the storage time, which refers to the time interval when the consistency of the tile glue is gradually thickened in the barrel after being stirred until it cannot be used. The tile adhesive can be operated for 3 hours under standard conditions (20 ℃, 50% humidity). The actual operation time depends on the weather conditions, and the operation time will be shorter in the hot and windy weather. Such as in summer, tile glue should be controlled within 1 hour.

5 Time Points to Be Grasped in Using Tile Glue

1. Operable time of tile glue

2. Drying time of tile glue

The open time is also called the open time, which refers to the maximum time interval from the time after gluing to the time when the standard tensile adhesive strength is ≥ 0.5MPa. It is approximately equal to the time that the mucilage batch is scraped on the base surface to keep wet and not crust. In windy and hot weather, the drying time will be greatly shortened. Therefore, special attention should be paid to pasting tiles in summer. Once the skin is crusted, it will seriously affect the bonding force of the tile glue.

3. Adjustable time of tile glue

Tile paste can be offset adjustment without affecting the bonding strength of the time interval. If the adjustment time is exceeded, the performance of the tile adhesive will be affected.

4. Curing time of tile adhesive

The curing time of tile glue refers to the time of curing and hardening of tile glue after pasting. Usually tile glue curing time is 24h. Under low temperature and high humidity environment, the hydration reaction speed of cement-based products will slow down. At the same time, the water retaining agent is added to the ceramic tile glue, which can better lock the moisture and the curing time will be extended accordingly. Therefore, the finished product should be protected during winter construction.

5. Curing time of tile glue

Natural curing shall be carried out after tiling with ceramic tile adhesive. Water spraying and vibration are prohibited during curing. After a day can withstand light loads such as pedestrians, caulking. And cold storage, pools and other special areas should be at least at room temperature maintenance 14 days before use.