The science of ceramic tile installation

The choice of ceramic pieces for home decoration is a very common trend. Ceramic is one of the most used wall tiles in the most classic designs, but also in the most elegant and contemporary ones, giving a unique touch of distinction to the different rooms of our home.

In fact, while ceramic tiles used to be installed more in bathrooms and kitchens, this finish can now be seen on floors, terraces and even on the walls of any room in the home. However, we should know that in order to achieve a perfect and long-lasting finish, it is important to take care in the laying of the tiles and the finishing of the joints.

And for this, the selection of materials will be fundamental. For each tiling or ceramic tiling, it is possible to find a type of adhesive and a joint sealing solution depending on whether it is a thinner or thicker finish, whether it is for interiors or exteriors, whether it requires high flexibility or special substrate situations.

An “All-terrain” sticker

In view of the above, there is already a wide variety of adhesives on the market that respond to each specific need. Among them is the new Pam EcoGel Flex adhesive, which, with a developed R&D&I, has given rise to a solution that facilitates the work of professionals, is lighter and creamier, capable of achieving high adhesion to the substrate and to the ceramic and has a double consistency when mixed: fluid and thixotropic.

In addition, it also allows the professional to work without dust, thus advancing towards the demands of the future in terms of the environment and the protection of the health of professionals. Likewise, it also stands out for its flexible properties and for its zero slip, as thanks to the incorporation of fibres, the adhesive is reinforced, allowing greater thicknesses without displacement and permitting the use of self-levelling wedges.

Solutions adapted to the type of support

Likewise, there are different conventional solutions adapted to the type of support on which the ceramic is placed, such as plaster(PAM Especial Yeso) or in exterior situations, for adhesion under different types of climatic conditions(VAT Super, Vat Extra, Vat Extra Plus, Vat Porcelánico, Vat Flexible, Vat superflex…) and which in turn must be chosen depending on whether it is a façade or paving, support, size of the tile, etc…

Other solutions such as Vat Flex Rapid, due to its workability, speed and flexibility, are recommended for the installation of marble and natural stone and to avoid the appearance of efflorescence. This adhesive has properties that achieve a rapid commissioning.

In addition, there are other applications that require application on fresh mortar(VAT Tac) or other special requirements or special polyester or metal substrates(Vat elastic).

Thus, we can see that there is a whole science around the laying of tiles on our floors and walls. For this reason, the technical team at Molins advises and trains its customers to select the most suitable solution in each case.