Tile Adhesives

Choose exterior tile adhesive and interior solutions from our comprehensive range to ensure a strong bond on walls and floors. Our cement based tile adhesives are suitable for ceramic, porcelain, and natural stone tiles, helping you create a professional finish on every tiling project.

Tile adhesives for outdoor and indoor applications

From patios and steps to kitchens and bathrooms, the right adhesive depends on tile type, surface condition, and working time. We stock flexible, rapid set and standard set options so you can match the product to the job and the environment.

What is tile adhesive?

Tile adhesive is a cement based bonding material formulated to fix tiles to a prepared surface. Modern tile adhesives offer flexibility, extended open time, and high initial grab, making them ideal for both professional trade use and DIY projects.

Types of exterior tile adhesive

For outdoors, use flexible cement based adhesives that are frost resistant and designed for exposure. Rapid set products help when time is limited, while standard set variants provide longer working time for large format tiles.

Cement based adhesives

Cement based formulations deliver dependable performance across substrates such as concrete and screed. Explore our tile adhesives and tiling range to choose the right set type and flexibility for your project.

Tile adhesive for natural stone

Natural stone often benefits from a white, flexible adhesive to help prevent shadowing. Popular options include ProFlex SP Rapid Set (White) and ProFlex SPES Standard Set (White), which are suitable for stone as well as porcelain and ceramic tiles.

Applications of tile adhesive

Use on internal walls and floors, external terraces, concrete steps, and over existing tiles where the surface is sound. The correct primer and trowel notch help ensure coverage, bond strength, and a flat finished surface.

Can tile adhesive be used externally?

Yes. Choose exterior tile adhesive with the required flexibility and performance rating. Always follow the product data and protect fresh work from rain until the adhesive is fully dry and set.

How to stick outdoor tiles to concrete?

Clean and degrease the slab, repair defects, and check falls. Prime if required, then spread adhesive with the correct notch. Back butter large porcelain tiles, bed firmly, and maintain movement joints. Allow the set time stated before grouting or trafficking.

What is the best adhesive for tile and tile-to-tile bonding?

A flexible cement based adhesive is usually ideal. On tile-to-tile installations, ensure the existing surface is clean, firmly bonded, and suitably keyed before you begin.

Choosing the right adhesive for outdoor use

Key factors to account for include tile material (ceramic, porcelain, natural stone), size and weight, substrate, exposure, and working time. Rapid set helps in cooler conditions or where time is critical; standard set provides more time for alignment.

What tile adhesive to use outdoors?

For most external applications, select a flexible product designed for exterior exposure, compatible with your tiles and substrate. View our exterior options and sort by set type or colour to find the perfect item for your project.

Is tile adhesive better than thinset?

In UK usage, cement based tile adhesive covers what many markets call thinset. The best choice depends on the project: pick a flexibility rating and set time that suit your tiles and conditions.

Understanding the 1/3 rule for tile installation

When installing plank-format tiles, offset rows by about one third of the tile length to reduce lippage and achieve a flatter finish. Always follow manufacturer guidance for layout and movement joints.

Advantages of using high quality exterior tile adhesive

High quality adhesives provide strong bond strength, flexibility for seasonal movement, and reliable curing over years of service. They help ensure consistent coverage, reduce the risk of failure, and make making good much simpler over the life of the surface.

Shop cement based exterior tile adhesive online

Browse our tile adhesives category for a comprehensive range of products. Click through to ProFlex SPES Standard Set (Grey) or ProFlex SP Rapid Set (White) and view full details before you add to basket. Check stock and delivery to your postcode at checkout; prices display ex VAT and inc VAT. Trade customers can create an account to view options tailored to frequent orders, and our team can help with product selection if your job depends on a specific set time or colour.

Helpful reads

See our guides Ultimate guide to tiling and levelling and How to tile with ProFlex for step by step advice.