Yunis tile adhesive: characteristics, consumption per 1m2

The Unis company is a large domestic company that produces building materials. The corporation's range of branded products includes Eunice tile adhesive; it is used for work in kitchens, bathrooms, swimming pools, verandas and other places where tiles are planned to be laid. Since the mixture has several varieties, to make the right choice, you should consider the characteristics of each item.

Unis 2000

Tile adhesive Yunis 2000 has a dry consistency, which is considered universal and is suitable for most tile installation work. In addition, the product can be used for laying mosaics, porcelain tiles or stone slabs. The manufacturer allows the product to be used only on unheated surfaces.

Unis 2000

There are also some restrictions on the weight of the tiles; they should not weigh more than 100 kg, and the recommended size of one unit is 60x60 cm. It can be used both outside and indoors. The material can be used as a surface leveler; it thoroughly fills uneven areas and creates good adhesion.

Specifications:

• recommended layer thickness – 0.3-1.5 cm;
• service life when diluted – up to 3 hours;
• operating temperature range – from -50°С to +50°С.

After application, the working composition must be fixed to the base no later than 10 minutes. Otherwise, the layer will lose its viscosity and adhesive properties. The product is packaged in bags weighing 5 and 25 kg. The price for 2000 stamps weighing 25 kg is 280 rubles.

The consumption of Unis 2000 tile adhesive when using a 3x3 mm notched trowel is 1.8 kg per m2, 6x6 mm - 3.5 kg, and with the thickest layer - 18 kg.

General instructions for use

Carrying out work with any glue from the Unis line is allowed at a humidity of less than 75%, at a temperature of +5...+30 degrees.

Surface preparation

Before starting work, you need to carefully prepare the base. The old finish should be removed, the wall or floor should be leveled, leaving differences of no more than 1-10 mm (depending on the type of mixture). If the defects are deep, they need to be leveled with plaster. The old tiles do not need to be removed, but to improve adhesion, notches should be made every 5 cm in a checkerboard pattern. You also need to do the following:

• degrease the base;
• dry the surface completely;
• wet rooms, basements should be treated with waterproofing (you can choose a product from the “Unis” brand);
• apply primer 1-2 times;
• dry the base again (how long the soil dries depends on its type).

Mixing the solution

The glue should only be diluted in a clean container with a clean tool. Pour the dry mixture into a container with water in the proportion indicated on the package. The solution is mixed for 5 minutes using a construction mixer. Leave the glue for 5 minutes, then mix it again. If the instructions are not followed, the properties of the composition deteriorate.

Applying glue

Apply the prepared solution to the finished base with a notched trowel, after taking it with a trowel. Make a layer of the required thickness and level it with the teeth of a spatula. Instead of the latter, you can also use a grater-comb. Next, lay the tiles and press them firmly. The glue should be distributed evenly and there should be no voids under the tiles. It is permissible to tap the tile with a wooden or rubber hammer and press it with wave-like movements.

If the work is carried out outside the room, additionally apply glue to the tiles themselves. Do the same with large elements. After installation, there is little time left to adjust the tiles. To maintain uniform seams, crosses are placed. After a day, you can begin grouting work. The heated floor is installed after 28 days.

Unis HiTech

The adhesive component is used for installing various types of ceramic tiles for floors and walls. It is successfully used when finishing a building at a level above the basement. Also in demand when working indoors.

Eunice HiTech

When laying porcelain stoneware or natural stone, it is recommended to use tiles no larger than 60x60 cm in size. If you use a spatula with 6x6 mm slots to apply the composition, the consumption will vary within 3.3 kg/m2. Price – 460 rubles.

Unis Granite

Yunis Granite tile adhesive is suitable for installing large, heavy stones, ceramics, granite or natural marble cladding. Laying is allowed on the surfaces of walls, plinths, floors, and facades. This material makes it possible to install a new finish without dismantling the old tiles, directly on it or on a “warm floor”. The product has a thick structure, which minimizes the slipping of the cladding. This mixture has a high level of adhesion to different surfaces, ensuring a reliable connection between the outer part and the base.

Eunice Granite

The mixture consumption when using a standard trowel with 6x6 mm teeth does not exceed 3.5 kg per 1 m2. The diluted composition is able to retain its characteristics for more than 3 hours. This allows you to correct errors in the laid material within 10 minutes. One package for 25 kg costs 440 rubles.

How to use?

To use Unis 2000 glue correctly, you must follow the recommendations of specialists:

• you need to apply it to the surface of both tiles and walls, after which the surfaces covered with glue are carefully connected;
• if the substrate is well prepared, the glue will cope with the task most effectively;
• the base is freed from water and dust particles, and the uneven terrain is smoothed with sandpaper.
• there should be no coatings, decorative materials, oil or bitumen stains left, as all this can reduce the level of adhesion;
• per 1000 mm of base, the deviation from the ideal relief can be a maximum of 1 mm.

Unis Belfix

This is an expensive material from the Eunice series, it is used in cases where the use of cement mixture is completely prohibited. The material has good adhesion, therefore it is able to withstand the mass of natural stone, mosaics, and marble slabs. The product does not change its properties at low temperatures, so it is successfully used outdoors. It is also often used for cladding the surfaces of walls, floors, and water containers.

Eunice Belfix

Like other mixtures, the prepared consistency can retain its properties for 3 hours. The manufacturer recommends creating a layer of adhesive with a thickness of 0.3-10 mm. The consumption here is similar to the other representatives of the series and when using a traditional 6x6 mm spatula it is equal to 3.5 kg/m2. During operation, errors can be corrected within 15 minutes. Price for 25 kg – 510-540 rubles.

Unis Fix

This is a budget version of the adhesive component, which is capable of high-quality fixing of ceramic tiles, tiles, and mosaics, provided that its weight does not exceed 30 kg per 1 m2 of surface. The material can be used both indoors and outdoors. The glue is reliable, economical to operate and affordable. The price of 25 kg does not exceed 260 rubles.

Eunice Fix

Unis Fix is ​​suitable for application to a base that does not deform under load - cement, concrete, screed, brick, plaster. Applied in a layer of 0.3 to 15 mm, consumption 3.5 kg per m2 depending on the thickness.

Preparing the base

Not a single tile adhesive will stick long and strong if you do not prepare the base first. To do this, the surface is cleaned of the old coating, everything that does not adhere well and peels off is removed, since the cladding will not hold well and for a long time on such a basis. After this, the base is dusted using a semi-dry sponge. Then the working surface is strengthened with a primer solution using a deep penetration compound. After the soil has degreased the surface and binds dust microparticles and tiny cracks, the surface is leveled with rough plaster. Then prime again. After the soil has dried, you can begin covering the surface.

Unis Pool

The waterproof material copes well with the task of fixation in difficult operating conditions. Therefore, it is often used for installing ceramic or stone tiles in rooms with high levels of humidity, as well as for laying mosaics in swimming pools and water tanks. The product can also be used for external cladding work.

Eunice Pool

The material is consumed a little more economically than analogues from this series; when using a 6x6 mm spatula, 3 kg will be enough for 1 m2. Price – 470 rubles.

Advantages and disadvantages

Unis Plus tile adhesive has a lot of advantages, due to which it is in demand among professional craftsmen in the construction industry and ordinary buyers. For example, it is an environmentally friendly raw material for construction and finishing work. It does not emit toxic substances, therefore it is harmless during installation, as well as during the entire operation of the finished coating. It is produced using modern technology, which allows us to achieve high quality dry mixture and a high degree of adhesion. Due to the sufficient life cycle that the glue has, the tiler has enough time to lay each element and adjust it.

The mixture solution is economical and in most cases eliminates waste. It is easy to work with because it can level out minor unevenness in the base during the cladding process. The size of the tile can be any - from small 10x10 cm to large 60x60 cm. The adhesive is resistant to various temperature fluctuations. Unlike many other compositions, it can be used when lining walls and floors of rooms with a high degree of humidity. For example, it does an excellent job of tiling the bathroom and kitchen, and is suitable for laying floors in the hallway, on the balcony or loggia. If you use it on top of a “warm floor” system, the coating can be used within 28 days from the date of completion of work.

The mixture is characterized by an acceptable cost, which allows it to expand the circle of buyers, and will not hit the budget when it is planned to cover large areas with glue. This is an enhanced balanced formula. The composition stands out from the general line of domestic manufacturers not only due to its plasticity, but also to its ease of preparation. It is classified as a professional composition. It is included in the rating of the best plaster mixtures.

One of the disadvantages of Unis Plus adhesive is its color: the gray tint does not allow the composition to be used for transparent and translucent cladding materials, since the base color of the cladding will be disturbed

It is important to consider the size of large cladding. For example, you cannot use this glue to glue a stone whose weight exceeds 100 kg/m²

In this case, the area of ​​the slab should not exceed 0.35 m². In addition, for a flawless and durable finish, you need to carefully prepare the base, which will not only take time, but will also require additional expenses for primer and plaster material. The material is not designed for global leveling of the base; the maximum defect should not exceed 5 mm in depth. Another disadvantage is the fact that the composition does not provide for cladding at sub-zero temperatures, despite the fact that operation in the cold is possible.

Unis Plus

Yunis Plus tile adhesive is intended for interior and exterior work. The waterproof mixture still has a high level of resistance to frost and can withstand more than 100 defrosting and thawing cycles. The manufacturer recommends making an adhesive layer 2-15 mm thick. The gray mixture is packaged in 25 kg bags. The material costs 265 rubles. Yunis Plus 25 kg tile adhesive is used for laying finishing material with a strong base that is not subject to deformation - cement layer, gypsum, concrete, etc.

Eunice Plus

The prepared mixture does not lose its bonding characteristics for three hours. If you use a spatula with 6x6 mm slots, the consumption will vary within 3.5 kg/m2. After applying the component to the surface, its operational period reaches 25 minutes, which is a big advantage. But it is possible to create loads on the lined surface only every other day.

Environmental conditions

The adhesive consumption may also vary due to the environment of the place where you are installing. Some brands of adhesive are not suitable for outdoor tile work, while others may weaken when exposed to low or extremely high temperatures. The normal temperature for tiles is (+5÷+40) C. Practice shows that the best temperature for the adhesive to harden is 18÷24 C. At high temperatures, the adhesive will be drier and more of it will be needed for installation. When the mixture is exposed to temperatures below zero, its properties deteriorate significantly.

Glue consumption calculator

There are special calculators for calculating the exact amount of glue for a certain type of work. Here it is enough to find out 2 main parameters and enter them in the appropriate line to be filled in - the thickness of the adhesive layer and the processing area. The thickness is calculated based on the size and material of the tile:

• traditional tiles 20-30 cm - 3-4 mm;
• large tiles 30-50 cm - up to 5 mm;
• mosaic up to 100 mm – 2 mm.

If you plan to install porcelain stoneware, the layer thickness can reach 2 cm.