Choosing the correct tile adhesive is essential to achieving a strong, durable, and long-lasting tile installation. The selection depends on factors such as the type and size of tiles, the substrate material, the location of the installation (interior, exterior, wet areas), and environmental conditions. To ensure consistency and performance, tile adhesives should comply with recognized industry standards such as EN 12004 (European Standard for adhesives for tiles).

Standard of Tile Adhesives

Standard EN 12004

This standard establishes the specifications and methods for classifying of adhesives for ceramic tile and similar material on floor and wall.

CCement-base Adhesives in powder form, to be mixed with water or some other appropriate liquid right before use
Class 1Normal adhesives (with minimum criteria)
Class 2
Improved adhesives (with additional criteria)
FFast setting adhesives
TThixotropic adhesives (withstand slip)
EExtended (longer) open time adhesives

Standard EN 12002

This standard determines the transverse deformation degree (elasticity) of cement-based adhesives and grouts, and divides them into two categories.

S1Deformable product with ≥ 2.5 mm deformability
S2Highly deformable product with ≥ 5 mm deformability