We have a complete range of cement-based tile adhesive and pre-mixed paste adhesives suitable for all types of tiles, applications and substrates.
Choosing the right tile adhesive is essential to ensure a long-lasting installation. Tile adhesives are used to bond or glue tiles onto a surface or substrate. Surfaces, substrates, tiles, areas and even tiling conditions don’t share the same characteristics, and consequently have different adhesive requirements. We have ensured that no installation will be left without a Davco tile adhesive to promote strong and durable adhesion.
Our Davco tile adhesives can be used with a wide range of materials including mosaics, marble, terracotta, natural stone, slate, quarry, granite, porcelain and ceramic tiles. These materials can be easily bonded to a number of diverse substrates including plasterboard, fibre cement, concrete, brickwork, waterproofing membranes, screed, and existing tiles. For interior and exterior applications, commercial and domestic walls and floors, there’s a Davco tile adhesive that’s right for every job.
We have formulated a selection of quality cement based tile adhesive, all purpose tile adhesive and premium grade adhesive products. There are also fast setting tile adhesive that offer incredible strength and have other specialised features to suit specific areas and applications.
Frequently asked questions
The Davco tile adhesive range includes cement-based and pre-mixed paste adhesives designed for different tiles, substrates and installation conditions. Davco adhesives bond materials including ceramic, porcelain, mosaics, marble, natural stone, slate and granite across interior and exterior walls and floors.
Davco is a range of proven solutions for bonding tile and stone. Some pre-mixed options are perfectly suited for DIYers or professionals who benefit from ready-to-use convenience. Davco® Grey One Pot adhesive is a pre-mixed, ready-to-use flexible tile adhesive. Other Davco products include Powder Mastic, SMP EVO, Ultraflex, Ceramacrete, Ceramaflex and Supamastic, with selection depending on the specific tiling application.
Grout is applied once the tiles are firmly fixed and the adhesive has cured for the time stated in the product data sheet. Clean the joints of dust and excess adhesive, mix the grout as instructed, then press it into the joints with a rubber grout float and remove the excess from the tile face. Clean off any haze with a damp sponge and allow the grout to cure. Grout injection is a different technique, used to fill voids rather than finish tile joints. When choosing from Sika's construction chemicals grout range, consider the tile type, joint width and exposure conditions.
Yes, the same adhesive can suit both ceramic and mosaic tiles when it is specified for both tile types and the substrate and installation conditions. Sika Australia offers tile adhesives formulated for a wide range of materials, including ceramic and mosaic tiles. For example, SikaTile®-400 EVO PRO is a flexible cement-based adhesive designed for natural stone, porcelain and mosaics, while the broader range includes adhesives suitable for ceramic tiles. However, some glass mosaics may be opaque or translucent and require a white adhesive so the adhesive does not dull the mosaic’s appearance. Select ceramic tile adhesive or mosaic tile adhesive for the tile, substrate and application.
A suitable stone tile adhesive should be selected based on the natural stone type, substrate and installation conditions. A white, flexible cement based adhesive is generally the best choice. White adhesive helps prevent discoloration or staining of light-coloured stone, while flexibility handles small movement and helps prevent cracking.
A rapid setting adhesive may be needed for moisture-sensitive stone. Sika Australia offers tile adhesives for natural stone, including marble, slate and granite, with different formulations. The range includes flexible cement-based and tile-and-stone adhesives, such as SikaTile®-400 EVO PRO for natural stone, porcelain and mosaics, and SikaTile®-405 Lite for tile and stone.
Yes, because construction is typically completed over a frame background, a flexible tile adhesive should always be considered for shower wall tiling. Select a minimum S1 class adhesive for shower walls to accommodate small movements and reduce cracking or debonding. The adhesive should suit the tile, substrate and specific tiling conditions.
Sika Australia offers several flexible tile adhesive products, including flexible cement-based and polymer-fortified formulations. The range is designed for different tile types and substrates, including waterproofing membranes, plasterboard, fibre cement and concrete. Select the appropriate shower wall tile adhesive based on the complete shower tiling system and installation requirements.
For wet areas such as bathrooms, choose a tile adhesive for wet areas that can be subjected to water exposure, remains flexible and has a strong bond to various tile types, including porcelain. A C2TES1 class tile adhesive is considered appropriate for most applications. The bathroom tile adhesive must also suit the specific tiles, substrate and installation conditions, including waterproofing membranes, concrete, fibre cement and plasterboard.
Sika Australia offers cement-based and pre-mixed paste adhesives, including flexible cement-based and polymer-fortified options for ceramic, porcelain, natural stone and mosaics. Select the adhesive to be compatible with the complete tiling system and intended application.
Yes, tile adhesive can be used for swimming pool tiling when the product is specifically rated for submerged applications. Sika Australia offers SikaTile®-510 Mega Lite, a highly flexible, cement-based adhesive suitable for internal and external wall and floor applications, including pools and spas. Davco SMP EVO is another flexible, cement-based option suitable for swimming pools and spas.
For pool joints and perimeter sealing, a sika swimming pool sealant such as Sikasil® Pool is designed for permanently wet areas and offers resistance to chlorinated water. The adhesive and sealant must be compatible with the waterproofing system beneath the tiles, and the full tiling system should be specified together.
The main difference between wall tile adhesive and floor tile adhesives is how they are designed to perform. Wall tile adhesive is designed to grip and hold tiles, preventing them from slipping down the wall during installation. Floor tile adhesive is designed to handle foot traffic, weight and movement while keeping tiles securely in place.
Selection depends on the tile, substrate, location and installation conditions, so the same product should not automatically be used for every application. Sika Australia offers tile adhesives for commercial and domestic walls and floors, including flexible cement-based, polymer-fortified and specialised options for porcelain, ceramic, natural stone and mosaics. Select the adhesive for the tiling application.
Choose a tile adhesive with improved bond strength and flexibility, that can accomodate water ingress from rain, thermal stresses/movement. Select an adhesive class C2TES1 as a minimum to accomodate the expected stresses. Sika Australia offers tile adhesives formulated for different installation requirements, including cement-based and flexible options.
The range can be used with tiles such as porcelain, ceramic, natural stone, slate and granite on substrates including concrete, brickwork, fibre cement, screed and waterproofing membranes. For specific exterior applications, the appropriate exterior tile adhesive should be selected based on the tile and substrate characteristics. SikaTile® products include flexible cement-based options designed for particular tile types and installation requirements.