Tile-over-tile renovation made easy with the right adhesive

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Tile-over-tile renovation made easy with the right adhesive

The standard flooring or cladding renovation process involves multiple days of dust, noise, and disruption. But what if it could happen without breaking and damaging your existing tiles?

Tile-over-tile laying is one such renovation solution that is noise and damage-free. However, to make it work, you need more than just the right tiles. The secret lies in choosing the right glue or adhesive.

Here’s what you need to know about tile-on-tile renovation and adhesives for a durable, low-effort renovation.

Why should you consider tile-over-tile laying as a renovation option?

Tile-over-tile renovation is gaining traction among homeowners for various reasons:

  1. It saves time and cost by eliminating the need to break existing surfaces, reducing the risk of structural damage.
  2. It reduces noise and mess during the renovation process, with fewer disturbances and complaints from neighbours.
  3. It is more economical in terms of labour expenditure and waste disposal.
  4. It generates less dust and air pollution since minimal surface breaking is involved.
  5. The final result looks more seamless visually when the right tile fixing glue is used

The key to a successful tile-over-tile renovation is using the right adhesive to fix the tiles. This is because the application is occurring over existing tiles, which means the laying surface is not rough. Using the right adhesive, such as Roff Non-Skid Adhesive (NSA), as well as the appropriate application methodology, helps avoid issues such as skidding, popping, or even cracking in the long run.

What makes an adhesive good for tile-over-tile laying?

Not all tile adhesives are suitable for every project. When renovating your home, make sure that your contractor focuses on the following essential qualities: 

  1. Surface compatibility
    The adhesive used should hold grip when applied to smooth and glazed surfaces, like those found on ceramic or vitrified tiles.
  2. Bond strength
    The strength of the bond is crucial to ensure the tiles remain securely fixed, especially in high-traffic or moisture-prone areas.
  3. Bond curing or setting duration
    A good adhesive for tiles should offer a practical setting time that ensures faster project turnaround without compromising on strength.
  4. Open time
    Open time is the period during which the adhesive remains wet and capable of forming a bond before it starts to set or skin over. Adhesives with a higher open time are particularly useful for installing larger-format tiles, since they give your contractor more flexibility to place and adjust tiles.
  5. Horizontal and vertical laying
    Whether you’re renovating floors or wall cladding, the adhesive should be versatile with non-sag properties and robust load resistance to ensure a secure finish. Moreover, since vertical application is often more complicated, it calls for specialised products that can handle the added challenge. For the right solution, get in touch with the Roff team for expert guidance.

Roff Non-Skid Adhesive (NSA): The perfect adhesive for tile-over-tile renovations

Roff NSA is a polymer-modified tile adhesive that is formulated to provide superior grip when laying tiles on top of each other. It offers various advantages such as:

 

  1. High bond strength on smooth surfaces
  2. A non-sag binding that is ideal for flooring
  3. Water-resistant finish ideal for water corridors and outdoor spaces

The long open time of Roff NSA provides a hassle-free tile-over-tile renovation that is faster and smarter, without having to break or remove the old tiles.

Make renovation easy with Roff

Tile-over-tile renovation is a smart way of modernising spaces without the chaos of complete demolition. But its success depends on using the right adhesive. 

Roff NSA is specifically formulated for this purpose, saving time, effort, and reducing mess without compromising durability. For a long-lasting finish, always choose a high-performance adhesive you can trust.