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What Kind of Glue Is Used to Put Ceramic Tile Up?

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    Thin-set Mortar

    • Thin-set mortar is applied with a grooved trowel.Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images

      Thin-set is a mortar that is typically made of Portland cement, fine sand and a water retaining agent. This mortar is particularly good at adhering tile or stone to concrete or stone foundations and substrates and it works well in interior applications in areas exposed to moisture. Thin-set can be used on both floor and wall surfaces. There are varieties of thin-set that will set up faster when it is important for the tile to adhere quickly.

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    Modified Thin-set

    • Bathroom floor tiles often require both modified and unmodified thin-set during installation.Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images

      Modified thin-set is similar to regular thin-set except the mixture is modified with a polymer or rubber additive. This modification allows the mortar to retain some flexibility so that when the wood substrate moves, the mortar will flex slightly rather than cracking or breaking. Modified thin-set should not be used under conditions where evaporation is difficult, such as when using a membrane product over wood. Use modified thin-set between the wood and membrane and unmodified thin-set between the membrane and tile.

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