How to choose the right tile glue for pools

How to choose the right tile glue for pools

Who does not dream of having a pool at home? But not everyone will decide to build it. So that the idea does not turn into a failure, you need to think over many nuances. And the choice of tile glue for pools is one of them.

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To begin with, it is better to visit the construction hypermarket, where a wide range of tile glue is presented, and get acquainted with the most famous brands. This can also be done on the official websites of manufacturers. The following brands are presented on the Russian market: IVSIL (Ivil), Ceresit (Cerezit), Weber-Vetonit (Weber-Vetonite), Unis (Unis), and the equipment.

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The choice is better to make in favor of the company that causes trust and has a large number of positive reviews. The main thing to remember is that tile glue for pools should contain high -quality materials and components, so it cannot be too cheap. The IVSIL company is engaged in the production of dry building mixtures in Russia for about 17 years. Ceresit is part of the Henkel group. Ceresitis is the most popular basin glue in our country. Weber-Vetonit is a subsidiary of the French company Saint-Gobain. The Russian manufacturer Unis has existed in the market since 1997, and the company has been equipped since 2005.

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Having decided on the manufacturer, you can start choosing tile glue for pools. There are 5 main properties that distinguish glue for pools from other types of tile glue: water resistance, elasticity, frost resistance, chlorine resistance, high adhesion. Glue that meets all five criteria is ideal for facing the pool.

How to choose the right glue glue for pools?

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Water resistance is one of the main characteristics of the tile glue for pools. Glue for pools waterproof will not allow moisture to spoil the appearance of the tile. Frost resistance is relevant for pools in the open air. High adhesion means the ability of glue to clutch various surfaces. Elasticity is a universal characteristic for modern glue for tiles for the pool because when temperatures changes, elastic glue does not allow the cladding. It is important that the tile glue for pools is resistant to chlorine and other substances that are used to purify water from microbes.

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Of great importance when choosing glue is a variety of facing material, which can differ significantly in its properties. There is the following classification: for street pools, for interior pools, around the pool, for the walls of the pool, for the floor and steps of the pool.

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Depending on the type of tile, the choice of glue for pools can be as follows: ceramic (Ceresit cm 16, cm17, cm17, unis pool), marble and glass mosaics (Ceresit SM 115, Ivsil Mosaik), glazed clinker (Ceresit SM 117, Ivsil Aqua) , Porcelain tile (Ceresit SM17, UNIS Pool, Ivsil Aqua, Estabes Maximipis KS T-16). The glue for mosaic in the pool is best chosen in white. This principle is also important for glass tiles.

Knowing the basic properties of tile glue for pools and well versed in the assortment that the Russian market can offer, you can easily choose a quality product. Perhaps this will be not one type of glue, but several, if you plan to use different surfaces for facing. The main thing is that the characteristics of tile glue are clearly spelled out and indicated on the package.

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Sasha 06/26/2015 at 16:33

They always dreamed about the pool with his wife, but everyone did not reach his hands, and this summer they decided to turn the dream into reality. At the moment, we are purchasing the necessary material and tool, so the article is just right. Now, certainly, I will not be mistaken when choosing tile glue, and the pool will last us more than one year)))

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