Which is the best tile adhesive

[john Smith]

Hello,

I'll be tiling my bathroom (approx 15m2), can you tell me which is the best tile adhesive/grout.

I have seen numerous waterproof ones from B&Q, wickes, pilkingtons etc.

and now I'm just confused

Thanks again

[Alex]

Bal works very well in shower enclosures,they also have additives for the grout which gives a very good waterproof finish,

[John Rumm]

Bal or Nicobond are two good ones. Same for grout.

[Christian McArdle]

For readymix, I've used various BAL products. For powder types, I've used Ardex Arduflex. Both have been excellent. I always check that the product claims suitability for commercial swimming pools and ensure that I use a

100% fill technique, taking off the occassional tile to ensure there were no air gaps.

Christian.

[Steven Briggs]

In message , john Smith writes

Busy doing a bathroom now. First tub was Wickes waterproof tile adhesive. Very good, good grab, sticky.

2nd tub is Unibond waterproof (special offer at Focus). Pretty crap and a bit watery in comparison.

[Andy Dingley]

No idea about "best"

But combined adhesive and grout always seems to make a lousy adhesive, with no initial tack. Expensive too.

[zymurgy]

Yep, 'bout the same. Have used Bal, Cera (From B&Q) and Wickes waterproof.

Bal was the best (but is more pricey), Cera was fine, but beware this on glazed tiles and a sealed surface, i've seen it stay wet for a long time (like days !) Wickes waterproof can be quite slumpy with heavy tiles, but is fine with a batten.

Cheers

Paul.