Types and technical characteristics of tile adhesive Unis, instructions for use
For house and dacha repairs, tile adhesive from the Russian manufacturer Unis is presented under a variety of names, each suitable for its type of tile and type of work. Having studied the characteristics of glues for porcelain stoneware, natural stone, glass mosaic, you can choose the optimal material for tiling walls, floors or baseboards.
Manufacturer's specifications
The Unis Group of Companies (UNIS) is a Russian manufacturer that supplies the market with dry building mixtures for facade works, surface coating, leveling of floors, walls and ceilings, construction of walls and partitions for over 25 years. It has its own production sites, quarry, workshops, scientific and technical laboratories. The company began its development with the production of cement-based adhesive mixtures, today it occupies a leading position in Russia in the production of tile adhesives. The mixtures are made on foreign production lines, the finished product meets international quality standards.
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Tile adhesives produced by Yunis Group are used both for interior and exterior.Among them there are both universal, which can be used for laying different types of tiles ("Unis Plus"), and specific, used for materials with special characteristics. So, "Eunice Granite" is used for lining the basement and laying large-format porcelain stoneware tiles, and "Eunice Pool" - for finishing the walls of reservoirs with water.
Varieties and specifications
The "Yunis" line of adhesives has more than a dozen items, differing in price, characteristics and areas of application. Depending on the materials and budget, you can choose the optimal glue for a specific task.
"United More"
UNIS plus is a commercial success because of all the tile adhesives from Unis it is the most versatile. This composition is used both for interior decoration and for work outside the walls. Cope with such difficult tasks as laying over a layer of old tiles and arranging a warm floor.
"Eunice 2000"
It is used for laying ceramic tiles of all types on different types of substrates. Suitable for working porcelain stoneware and small-sized natural stone, as well as for leveling walls.
"Eunice XXI"
Not suitable for outdoor use. Using the composition, tiles are laid inside the premises. Suitable for laying different types of alveolar blocks: aerated concrete, aerated concrete and gas silicate.
Eunice HiTech
Designed with improved technology. The time during which the composition retains its properties, as well as the styling time, has been increased. Used for interior cladding, as well as exterior work, except basement.Designed for laying ceramic and porcelain stoneware tiles, the length of the sides of which does not exceed 60 cm. The high-tech composition allows the laying of tiles starting from the upper edge of the wall downwards.
"Eunice Granite"
Specially designed for large slabs in materials such as granite, stone and marble. Suitable for covering skirting boards, unlike all other items. He is not afraid of high humidity in the finished premises.
Eunice Belfix
A distinctive feature of "Belfix" is its white color, which makes it suitable for working with decorative materials. Used for the manufacture of panels and reliefs, used as a grout. The only one in the range suitable for glass mosaics.
United Fix
Of the entire range of adhesives, "Yunis" has the lowest price. But the scope is also narrower than other names. Glue is used for laying ceramic tiles, tiles and mosaics in the interior, as well as for the construction of aerated concrete partitions and other cell blocks.
"Eunice's Pool"
The name of the composition indicates its direct purpose - to work with the walls of swimming pools and other water reservoirs. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use. With the help of the composition, ceramics, mosaics, small porcelain tiles are laid.
Eunice Horizon
Using this leveler, screeds are prepared for further work with decorative floor coverings. Not afraid of high humidity in the rooms. Stands out for its high durability.
"Teplokley"
It is used to fix thermal insulators made of materials such as glass wool and expanded polystyrene. With the help of "Teploklya" they make coatings for stoves and fireplaces. Suitable for working on tiles, ceramics, porcelain stoneware.
Manual
In order for the laid tile to hold for a long time, it is necessary to choose the right glue, prepare the surface and apply the glue according to the recommendations. If you follow all the requirements of the instructions, the glue will meet all the declared characteristics and will last a long time.
Surface preparation
Before you start laying the tiles, first prepare the base. First of all, you need to make sure that the finish will be on a sufficiently strong surface. They try to improve future adhesion to the substrate by removing dirt and old coatings. If the coating is made using the tile-on-tile technology, notches are made on the old substrate.
In order for the tile to lay flat, the base must be leveled, allowing a deviation of no more than one millimeter per meter. If there are deep irregularities, they are masked with plaster. Then a primer is applied, choosing the composition and number of layers depending on the type of material. For example, foam concrete, which belongs to highly absorbent substrates, is primed in several layers.
Applying glue
It is not necessary to wet the support or the tiles before applying the adhesive. The adhesive composition is prepared and leveled with a layer of 2 to 15 mm on a previously primed support. The glue is applied with a trowel or spatula, leveled with a notched trowel, while the larger the format of the selected plates, the larger the size of the teeth of the trowel. The shape of the teeth depends on the thickness of the tiles.
The tile is placed in undulating motions over the applied adhesive, ensuring that the inner side adheres tightly to the surface of the mortar.For a better fit, the tiles are pressed gently and evenly, if necessary, tapped with a rubber mallet.
If the tile has an uneven inner surface, a large size or other characteristics of the structure and purpose, it may be necessary to apply the mortar to its back. This is done to ensure fuller contact with the base.
The position of the tiles is corrected within 10-20 minutes after laying, the most accurate time depends on the adhesive composition used and is indicated on the package. One day after tiling, you can walk on the tiles and grind the joints. The "warm floor" system should not be used until after a month.
How to breed
The proportions for the preparation of each type of glue are indicated on the packaging. If you do not follow them, for example, add more water or add additional ingredients, the quality of the composition will deteriorate. The adhesive solution for tiling is prepared in several steps:
- First, a container is prepared in which the mixture will be diluted. It must be clean, as must the stirring tools.
- Water is poured into a container, the mixture is poured into it.
- The mixture is stirred for 3 to 5 minutes. Agitation can be done manually and mechanically.
- During this time, the solution "rests".
- Remixing.
The glue solution is ready. It should be used within 3 hours.
Application Tips
In order for the glue to fully meet the expectations and characteristics declared by the manufacturer, it is necessary to carefully study the instructions on the package and carefully follow them.Before starting work, the most important thing is to decide on the type of adhesive composition, to understand which one will best fit the selected material and suit the part to be finished.
When laying floor tiles, it is necessary to correctly distribute the order of work, starting with the far walls and ending near the door. If, nevertheless, it is necessary to immediately cross the room, you need to stock up on plywood squares thick with one side of at least 45 cm and move around them.
When applying the adhesive solution to the base, do not immediately distribute the entire diluted composition. It is necessary to cover the area that will be tiled in 20 minutes. Otherwise, it will seize worse.
Work is best done at temperatures from +5 to +30 degrees. At lower temperatures, the water in the solution will freeze; if it is hotter, it will evaporate. In either case, adhesion will be poor.
The availability of Yunis adhesives on the shelves of construction stores and in the Internet catalog, the availability of universal and highly specialized compounds in the range, favorable price-performance ratio make them popular with both professional and amateur builders.
By choosing a suitable Eunice tile adhesive and following all the recommendations, you can be sure that the tiles will last a long time.