Vitcas Heat Resistant Tile Adhesive, a ready-mixed adhesive specially formulated to meet the demands of high-temperature environments where conventional tile adhesives fall short. Designed for long-term tile retention, this product is the perfect solution for a range of applications from fire surrounds to kitchen equipment and radiators. Key Features:

Heat-Resistant Tile Adhesive: This is what you will need when installing fireplace tiles. You need a heat-resistant adhesive because very high heat can easily damage a normal adhesive. Never use organic mastic where there will be high heat. You need a thinset that can handle at least 400 degrees Fahrenheit.Mortar:For both dry and wet installations the best choice would be a latex thinset adhesive and if that’s not available a water-mixed thinset could work be used.

This is an important question and answering it correctly will determine if you need a waterproof adhesive or not. The main bathroom would be considered a wet job whereas a kitchen floor would be a dry job. This adhesive is intended for internal use only. For external applications, consider using Vitcas HB60. The material that you will adhere your tile to will also be important because some adhesives work better with some materials than others. Here are the best based on setting bed material: It's usually at this stage that people start asking us, " Can I use tiles around my wood burning fire?" and " what to put behind a wood burning stove?".

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VITCAS Heat Resistant Tile Adhesives and Grout are designed for fixing onto Heat Accumulation Boards, Construction Boards, Vermiculite Boards and Ceramic Fibre Boards, as well as tiles in high temmperature environments. They can be used for adhesion in metal to metal, ceramic to masonry or ceramic to metal. The adhesives are also suitable for gap filling. Heat Resistant Tile Adhesive

On Top of Old Tiles:For both dry and wet installations use an epoxy thinset or a latex thinset. How to Remove Tile Adhesive Waterproof Tile Adhesive: This would be used when doing an installation in an area that will frequently be getting wet like in the main bathroom or a kitchen countertop. These will be a thinset but which type depends on the surface you are setting your tile on. Porcelain tiles work in a very similar fashion because of their density and how they're manufactured. Concrete Slab:For both dry and wet installations choose a latex thinset. Other options for dry installations are organic mastic or a water-mixed thinset. Tile adhesive is the substance used to hold the tiles to the setting bed. Typically there are two major types: organic mastic and thinset adhesive. Organic mastics are made with either latex or petroleum and are ready to use. Thinset adhesives are powdered and need to be mixed with liquid before they can be used. While organic mastic is much more convenient to use, thinset adhesives actually have a higher bond strength as well as weight-bearing strength. Wall Tile Adhesive Vs. Floor Tile AdhesiveDrywall:A latex thinset is the best choice but a water-mixed thinset or organic mastic could also be used. For application on fresh cement or plaster surfaces, ensure you also seal that surface with VITCAS PVA for optimal results. Any surplus Heat Resistant Tile Adhesive must be swiftly removed from tile surfaces with a damp cloth to prevent hardening or staining.