I read the topic on the forum about white and gray tile adhesives. After this, the question arose: do transparent tile adhesives exist and are they available for sale ? Also interesting is the scope of application of such solutions and on what basis they are produced.
In search engines, the query “transparent tile adhesive” provides information about laying transparent tiles or mosaics with white adhesive.
I used transparent silicone several times to glue decorative ceramic elements. There was an experience of covering a countertop made of chipboard with 10x10 cm tiles; I used transparent silicone as an adhesive, sealed the seams with epoxy grout, and made window trim using an aluminum profile for the edges of the countertops. The result was excellent. This choice of materials was dictated by the customer’s desire to eliminate dust and dirt during the work.
Now on sale there is an epoxy grout Fugalite Eco Invisibile , which contains glass microbeads and is therefore transparent. The property of transparency allows it to ensure continuity of tile and mosaic cladding. This grout can be used as an adhesive. It was very convenient to glue the mosaic with this compound and the seams were rubbed with the same compound. The cured mixture has excellent chemical and stain resistance.
Thus, this epoxy grout is a good example of a clear adhesive and grout for tiles and mosaics.
Fugalite Eco epoxy grout has a neutro color, which is positioned as transparent. The technical data sheet states: “Thanks to the transparency of the micro glass beads, Fugalite Eco (neutro color) reflects and diffuses light, reflecting the colors of tiles and mosaics, creating the amazing impression of a continuous finish.” Adhesion between porcelain stoneware and concrete more than 1.5 MPa. This suggests that this grout can be used as an adhesive.
Thus, Fugalite Eco epoxy grout (neutro color) is a good example of a transparent adhesive and grout for tiles and mosaics.