Many professional builders and amateurs to carry out repair work in the apartment themselves prefer specialized products that help to achieve the maximum effect.
Among the variety of products represented by various manufacturers on the building materials market, tile adhesive "Eunice" is very popular. Due to the fact that the factories that produce it are equipped with modern equipment, the high quality of this product is guaranteed.
Advantages of Yunis glue
There are various types of tile glue produced by Unis, which allows you to choose the appropriate one, depending on the characteristics of the room and the type of tile. The main characteristics of this glue are:
- High degree of adhesion. Glue provides reliable adhesion to any surface, due to which the tile is firmly fixed when performing facing work of any complexity.
- Strength. Perfectly retains its characteristics at low and high temperatures, in contact with water, tile adhesive "Eunice". Frost-resistant material can be used during outdoor work in any climatic zone.
- Environmental Safety. Existing certificates confirm the ability to use tile adhesive "Eunice" in children's and medical institutions.
- Convenience and ease of use.
- Profitability - one more attractive characteristic which tile glue "Eunice" possesses. Its consumption is from 2 to 3.5 kg per 1 square. m and depends on the size of the spatula.
Main types
The most universal is considered to be Eunice Plus glue. It is suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications, has proven itself in facing uneven surfaces. It retains its properties for 3 hours from the moment of dilution. It is not recommended to use glue for surfaces exposed to high temperatures (stoves, fireplaces) or constantly in contact with water (pools).
Glue "Eunice Hi Tech" is made using the latest technology, due to which it can be used for cladding ceilings, for 5 hours the solution is used without losing its qualities.
When facing works are carried out using natural stone or heavy granite tiles, the special tile adhesive "Eunice Granite" is suitable. It is characterized by higher strength characteristics, which makes it possible to use the composition for facing surfaces experiencing serious operational loads.
In rooms with high humidity (in baths, pools, bathrooms) where especially strong and reliable fastening of tiles is required, it is recommended to use glue tile "Unis Pool".
Sophisticated design decisions in the form of facing relief and shell surfaces can be solved with the help of Unice Belfast glue. The laying of marble, transparent, mosaic tiles performed with him just perfect.
Surface preparation
Before performing work related to cladding, it is necessary to thoroughly clean the surface from contaminants and crumbling elements. Align the base on a horizontal (vertical) plane, covering all cracks and defects with plaster. In rooms with high humidity, additional waterproofing is required, after which the surface should be primed, if necessary, in several layers. Before laying, it is not necessary to wet the surface with water.
Solution preparation
Pour water into a prepared clean container and pour dry glue mixture into it in the proportions indicated on the package. For example, tile adhesive "Eunice Granite" is bred at the rate of 25 kg per 5 liters of water.
Stir the solution thoroughly with a clean tool for 5 minutes. If the mass of the mixture does not exceed 1 kg, mixing can be done manually. If the volume is large, then a mechanized method is recommended, in which a drill with a nozzle or a
professional mixer is used.It is important to observe all proportions when preparing the solution, since the addition of any components, as well as water, to the solution can lead to a change in the properties declared by the manufacturer.
Glue application
A layer of glue solution 3-10 mm thick is applied to the prepared base and leveled with a notched trowel. With a large tile format, the trowel teeth should be at least 8 mm. The glue mixture should be applied to a small area, which can be lined for 15 minutes.
Then the tile is laid on the adhesive layer and pressed in such a way that its entire surface is completely adjacent to the solution. Correct the laid tile and remove excess glue should be no later than 10 minutes.
Unise tile adhesive, the characteristics of which allow it to be used for large format materials and various reliefs, is applied in these cases directly to the tile surface.
Recommendations for use
When carrying out facing work, it is necessary to follow the safety instructions that require the mandatory use of rubber gloves. If glue solution gets into your eyes, rinse immediately with clean water.
Tile glue "Eunice" is sold in branded kraft packages, which ensure its safety for 12 months, subject to storage rules.
Upon completion of work, the empty packaging is recycled or disposed of as household waste.
The proper use of Eunice tile glue in compliance with all recommendations guarantees high-quality performance of facing works and allows you to save the finish for a long time.