TOP 7 high-quality tile adhesives: cost and reviews of the best tile adhesives

Volma "Extracles"

The glue is a type of Portland cement and allows for stronger adhesion to the surface of the walls. The product is suitable for tiles of any format and type, which can be glued outside and inside the building. The glue is highly elastic and affordable. It is frost-resistant and creates strong adhesion to tiles and walls.

Pros:

1. High strength and adhesion;
2. Affordable price;
3. Frost resistance;
4. Resistant to temperature changes and high loads.

Minuses:

1. High glue consumption;
2. The finished solution lasts only 20 minutes.

TOP 10: rating of manufacturers

To avoid problems in the future, at the selection stage, carefully read the instructions or accompanying information on the packaging of the adhesive material. And, of course, give preference to proven brands. We present a brief overview of manufacturers of adhesives for laying tiles at home.

MAPEI SpA

Rating: 10

Price: from 500 rub./pack.

The MAPEI® group of companies has 80 years of experience and more than 70 factories in 32 countries. The concern specializes in the production of construction chemicals for professional and household use. The line of adhesive compositions for ceramics is one of the most extensive and includes more than 50 types. In assortment:

• Basic compositions for tiles and medium-sized porcelain tiles (Kerabond, Mapeklej).
• Improved adhesives for working on difficult surfaces, as well as for places with intense loads (Keraflex, Kerafloor).
• Highly deformable compositions for ceramic and natural heavy tiles made of granite, slate, etc. (Elastorapid, Mapestone).
• Frost-resistant universal mixtures (Kerabond TR, Ultralite S).
• White compositions for vertical and horizontal surfaces (including complex ones), used under glass, ceramic and marble mosaics (Adesilex, Tixobond).
• Dispersive and reactive adhesives for highly deformable substrates and capricious types of cladding (Adesilex P22, Keralastic).

In order to give special properties to the glue (increase thixotropy, elasticity, etc.), the manufacturer offers various improving additives, such as Isolastic, Keracrete, etc. In general, the line of adhesive mixtures can be called rich, because in Mapei products it is easy to select glue practically under any conditions of use.

Litokol

Rating: 9.8

Price: from 430 rub./pack.

For almost 50 years, the Italian company has been supplying construction products under the Litokol® brand to 40 countries around the world. The Russian plant in Noginsk produces almost the entire available range of adhesive materials for the domestic market. The range includes more than 25 types of various adhesive compositions for stone cladding:

• Universal mixtures for ceramics, porcelain stoneware, terracotta, clinker, marble, mosaic products (Litokol X11, Litokol K17).
• Reinforced compositions for laying floor coverings (Litofloor K66, Litoplus K55).
• Improved highly deformable compounds, also suitable for underfloor heating systems (Litoflex K80, Hyperflex K100).
• Special white mixtures for glass and stone mosaics with paintable surfaces (Litoflex K80 White, Hyperflex K100 White).
• Super-elastic frost-resistant compositions for facade work (Litoflex K81, Litostone K98).
• Dust-free weatherproof adhesives (Litoflex K80 ECO).
• Polymer-containing deformable adhesive pastes for interior and exterior use (Litoacryl Plus, Litoelastic).

Litokol adhesives are produced, as they say, “for all occasions” and receive only positive reviews from customers. But, unfortunately, this brand, like other well-known brands, sometimes has fakes.

It is impossible not to mention several important points. The plant has introduced multi-stage control over product quality, and safety checks are carried out not only at the state level, but also in its own laboratory. The company pays special attention to training and certification of specialists who work with brand products. A training center has been opened at the plant, operating both in standard mode and remotely. Directories, calculators, video lessons and other educational materials are available to everyone.

Weber Saint-Gobain

Rating: 9

Price: from 320 rub./pack.

Saint-Gobain Corporation is one of the largest manufacturers of industrial products in the world (according to the Forbes rating) with extensive experience and representative offices in 67 countries on 5 continents. The group of companies operates in various industries, including construction. Three factories for the production of dry mixtures have been opened in Russia. Weber-Vetonit® products are recognizable, and in terms of the number of certificates they correspond to the slogan (Care is our job).

The line of adhesive cement compositions for tiles includes:

• Standard compositions for external and internal work with antifungal, hydrophobic and plasticizing additives (Weber.Vetonit Optima, Weber.Vetonit Easy Fix).
• Universal adhesives from the dust-free series for working with tiles, porcelain tiles, mosaics and natural stone (Weber.Vetonit Profi Plus, Weber.Vetonit Stone Fix).
• Improved mixtures are highly elastic, frost- and weather-resistant, easy to work with (Weber.Vetonit Ultra Fix, Weber.Vetonit Marble).

There are practically no polymer-containing adhesives in the Weber-Vetonit product range. According to customer reviews, this is one of the best brands for household purposes.

We also note that, in addition to high quality and compliance with the declared characteristics, the products of the factories undergo mandatory and voluntary certification for safety. In particular, the company has the right to label products with the “Ecomaterial” mark.

HENKEL-Ceresit

Rating: 8

Price: from 300 rub./pack.

Since 1990, HENKEL Bautechnik GmbH has owned two well-known brands of construction products: Ceresit® and Thomsit®. The range includes a full range of industrial mixtures for the construction and finishing of buildings. For tile cladding, the concern's factories produce:

• Basic fixing solutions (Ceresit CM 9, Ceresit CM 11 Plus).
• Elastic compositions for deformable bases and heated floors (Ceresit CM 14 Extra, Ceresit CM 17).
• A special series of adhesives for large-format tiles, as well as for glass, marble mosaics, facade finishing works (Ceresit CM 12, Ceresit CM 117).

Despite its modest range compared to other brands, Ceresit has a good selection of adhesive compositions for the household and office sectors. The emphasis is on the size and type of tile material. In addition, almost all products contain frost-resistant and anti-mold additives, so they can be successfully used for both interior and exterior decoration.

We also note that each type of glue undergoes mandatory certification for safety and compliance with Russian Federation standards. According to numerous buyers and craftsmen, Ceresit products are one of the best among budget brands.

KNAUF

Rating: 7

Price: from 300 rub./pack.

The KNAUF group of companies has been developing the construction industry for more than 80 years. The main emphasis is on dry-type work, so the range includes the same finishing materials under the same brand. Gypsum is used almost everywhere as a base material, and cement is used less often. Tile adhesives are made on the basis of white and gray cement binders. The product line is limited to 6 types:

• KNAUF Fliesen is a basic composition for interior work with tiles of standard sizes. Designed for cladding smooth, non-deforming bases (without heating).
• ·KNAUF Fliesen Max is an improved version of the previous adhesive with the ability to apply a layer of more than 20 mm.
• KNAUF Fliesen Plus is a reinforced composition with frost-resistant additives for large-format cladding installed inside and outside the building.
• KNAUF Schnell is a fast-hardening, weather-resistant adhesive.
• KNAUF Marble is a white adhesive for glass mosaics, marble, slate and other tiles with high demands on fixing compounds.
• KNAUF Flex is a highly elastic mixture with reinforcing additives that works equally well on horizontal and vertical substrates. Used for finishing bathtubs, showers, facades, plinths, stairs, etc.

Knauf products are a series not for complex tasks, but specifically for the home or office. Despite the modest selection, the adhesives of this brand are of good quality and have proper certification.

VOLMA

Rating: 6.9

Price: from 270 rub./pack.

The Volgograd gypsum plant was established back in 1943. The production enterprise gradually increased its turnover and expanded into new areas, which made it possible to stay afloat in the difficult 90s. In 2006, the VOLMA® trademark was registered. Today, this brand produces a wide range of various products for the construction, decoration and reconstruction of buildings. The range of tile adhesives is classic. Includes:

• Basic mixtures for thin- and thick-layer application (VOLMA-Interior, VOLMA-Ceramic).
• Compositions with increased adhesion force for large-format and heavy cladding (VOLMA 1 MPa, VOLMA-Multikley).
• Moisture- and frost-resistant compositions (VOLMA-Keramik plus).
• Products for underfloor heating systems (VOLMA-Teplit).

The entire line of tile adhesives is produced in accordance with GOST 31357-2007. According to buyers, the plant’s products are good, inexpensive and correspond to the declared characteristics.

IVSIL

Rating: 6.8

Price: from 240 rub./pack.

The IVSIL company can be characterized in several terms - young, successful and dynamically developing. In 1997, a small plant for the production of sand-cement mixtures was organized in the Moscow region, which gradually grew into a huge production complex. Products under our own registered trademark IVSIL® are supplied throughout Russia and the CIS countries. Since 2000, the company’s product line has been supplemented with a series of tile adhesives. Today Ivsil offers:

• Thin- and thick-layer base mixtures for use inside and outside buildings. There are both household and professional types (IVSIL FIX, IVSIL START).
• Extra-strong compositions for heavy claddings fixed on both vertical and horizontal bases (IVSIL CLASSIC, IVSIL GRANIT).
• Quick-hardening adhesives for work in wet and dry rooms (IVSIL EXPRESS+, IVSIL OPTIMA+).
• White compositions for capricious types of finishing coatings, such as marble, glass (IVSIL MOSAIK).
• Waterproof mixtures for use in swimming pools and showers (IVSIL AQUA).
• Heat-resistant compounds intended for stoves, fireplaces, floor heating systems (IVSIL TERMIX).

Ivsil's products are certified for compliance not only with Russian, but also with European standards. It is also in good standing with the masters, which is confirmed by positive reviews.

GLIMS

Rating: 6.6

Price: from 220 rub./pack.

Podolsk JSC "GLIMS-Production" was established in 1995 on the basis of an old agricultural enterprise for the repair of various equipment. The founders set themselves the goal of distributing a full range of modern materials for the construction, repair and restoration of buildings on the domestic market. Installation adhesive mixtures are considered one of the promising areas:

• Basic for working with finishing materials inside residential premises (GLIMS G-11, GLIMS G-21).
• Improved for interior and exterior work (GLIMS GreyFix, GLIMS StrongFix).
• Reinforced for ceramic and natural cladding (GLIMS RealFix)
• White for special types of tiles (GLIMS WhiteFix, GLIMS HiFix)

To increase the hydrophobicity of the solution, its plasticity, resistance to vibration and deformation loads, the manufacturer offers the modifying additive GLIMS PRO LatexFix. With its help, you can make a composition with the characteristics of a polymer from ordinary cement glue.

According to customers, the Glims series of tile adhesive mixtures are easy to work with, and the white ones can be used both for fixing and as a grout.

BOLARS

Rating: 6.5

Price: from 200 rub./pack.

is a relative newcomer to the building materials market. 15 years of experience and a wide dealer network have made the brand recognizable and its products in demand among craftsmen. The range of tile adhesives includes 9 varieties. Including:

• Classic mixtures for interior and exterior finishing works (BOLARS Basic, BOLARS Standard).
• Quick-hardening for express repairs (BOLARS Express).
• Improved mixtures for vertical and horizontal use (BOLARS Object, BOLARS Plus).
• · Weather- and water-resistant adhesives (BOLARS Elastit, BOLARS Aqua Plus).
• Compositions for large-format tiles and natural cladding (BOLARS Elite, BOLARS Granite).

All products of this brand are certified. There are practically no negative reviews from customers about Bolars adhesive mixtures.

Marking features

Regulatory documents (GOST R 56387-2015, EN 12004:2007) establish a number of standard markings that allow you to determine the main characteristics of the product. In particular:

1. C – mixtures based on cement binder.
2. D – dispersion tile adhesive.
3. R – reactive type adhesive composition.

In practice, almost all letters are supplemented with the numbers 1 and 2, which means “basic” and “reinforced”. That is, D1 is a standard dispersion adhesive for interior and exterior use, and D2 is its improved version. The same is true for polymer compounds.

Let's look at marking using the example of cement adhesives. The EN 12004:2007 standard has approved a number of clarifying designations (classes):

• C0 – products for installation of tile materials with a water absorption level of up to 5% by weight. Area of ​​application: indoors.
• C1 – adhesive for ceramic tiles and porcelain stoneware, used for interior and exterior work.
• C2 is an adhesive composition that is subject to increased requirements for a number of quality characteristics.
• F – mixtures with a short pot life (quick-hardening).
• T – solution of increased thixotropy. That is, due to the introduction of special additives into the composition, it perfectly holds the tile on vertical and inclined surfaces, preventing it from slipping during gluing.
• E – mixtures with a prolonged pot life (open layer).
• S1 is a series of elastic adhesives that, after curing, give a deflection of up to 2.5 mm.
• S2 is a highly elastic composition designed for highly deformable substrates. The deflection limit is up to 5 mm.

Thus, even the most complex markings can be deciphered quite simply. For example, the name “Kerabond C2ES2” means that this is a cement-based reinforced adhesive with a prolonged open layer life and a high degree of deformability.

In addition to special markings, standard markings are also used. On the packaging you can find such pictograms as mixture thickness, consumption, time to use, operating temperature and others. They are usually as simple and understandable as possible, even without explanation.

Litokol Litoplus K55

Volume : 5 kg.

Price : 425 rub.

Looking for a durable adhesive? Pay attention to Litokol Litoplus K55 - adhesive with high adhesive properties. Designed for working with ceramic or glass tiles, and also works great when working with natural stone tiles.

The glue is environmentally friendly, so you don't have to worry about your health. Since the adhesive is white in color, it is especially recommended for transparent and glass mosaics, since it does not change the original color of the material. Excellent for work in bathhouses, saunas, water parks and other premises.

Comparison table of technical characteristics

This rating includes the best adhesives for tiles.

Below is a detailed description of each model.