PU Flexible Tile Adhesive In Ahmedabad

PU Flexible Tile Adhesive (PU = Polyurethane) is a high-performance adhesive used primarily for installing tiles in areas that demand high flexibility, water resistance, and durability. Here's a detailed overview:

✅ What Is PU Flexible Tile Adhesive?

PU flexible tile adhesive is a polyurethane-based bonding agent designed for the installation of ceramic, porcelain, natural stone, glass, and mosaic tiles. Unlike cement-based adhesives, PU adhesives are pre-mixed and offer high elasticity, making them ideal for demanding or movement-prone environments.

🔧 Key Features

Feature Description

Flexibility High flexibility; absorbs structural movement and vibrations without cracking.

Water Resistance Excellent water and moisture resistance, suitable for wet areas (e.g. bathrooms, pools).

Adhesion Strength Strong bonding to a wide range of substrates (metal, wood, concrete, existing tiles, etc.).

Ready to Use Pre-mixed and requires no water or additives.

Temperature Resistant Performs well under varying temperatures (hot and cold environments).

Chemical Resistance Resistant to most household chemicals and cleaning agents.

🧱 Applications

Indoor and outdoor wall and floor tiling

Bathrooms, kitchens, and wet rooms

Swimming pools and water bodies

Over radiant heating systems

Facades or exterior cladding

Renovation jobs (tiling over tile, wood, or metal)

📦 Typical Product Composition

Polyurethane resin

Mineral fillers

Additives for flexibility and workability

Sometimes modified with silane or epoxy for added performance

🛠️ How to Apply

Surface Preparation: Clean, dry, and dust-free substrate.

Application:

Use a notched trowel to spread the adhesive evenly.

Press tiles firmly into the adhesive bed.

Open Time: Usually 30–40 minutes (check product datasheet).

Curing Time:

Light traffic: 12–24 hours

Full cure: 3–7 days

Grouting: After 12–24 hours, depending on temperature and humidity.

⚠️ Pros and Cons

✅ Pros:

Highly flexible – suitable for vibration-prone or moving substrates

Waterproof – no degradation in wet environments

Strong adhesion – good for difficult substrates

Pre-mixed – no mixing mistakes or dust

❌ Cons:

Higher cost than cementitious adhesives

Limited pot life once opened

Some have a strong odor (low-VOC versions are available)

🔍 Popular Brands

(Some examples – check local availability)

Mapei Ultrabond Eco PU 2K

SikaBond® T-8

Bostik PU Tile Adhesives

Weber PU Adhesives