Primers & Admixes

While tiles often take the limelight in a renovation, the tile primer is the secret character that ensures a perfect installation. This often-overlooked substance is critical to maintaining the lifetime and adherence of your tiles. HighTiles provides a premium tile primer that is specifically intended to maximize your tiling process.

Understanding the Importance of Tile Primers

A tile primer is a liquid coating applied to the substrate prior to tiling. It performs various key functions:

Improves adhesion by creating a strong bond between tile adhesive and substrate. 

Reduces porosity by sealing porous surfaces, preventing moisture absorption and ensuring even adhesive distribution. 

Improves durability by protecting the substrate and extending the life of your tile installation. 

Creates a uniform surface for optimal adhesion.

HighTiles Tile Primer Difference

HighTiles provides a flexible tile primer ideal for both walls and floors, intended to function on a variety of substrates, including:

• Porous substrates include plaster, concrete, and cement-based screeds. 
• Non-porous substrates include ceramic tiles, glass, and metal.

Our primer is designed to be used both inside and outside, making it an extremely flexible product for any tiling job.

Key Benefits of Tile Primer

Enhanced adhesion: Creates a strong bond between the tile adhesive and the substrate, preventing tile failure.

Improved durability: Protects the substrate from moisture, preventing damage and prolonging the life of your tile installation.

Reduced porosity: Seals porous surfaces, ensuring even adhesive distribution and preventing tile lifting.

Versatile application: Suitable for both walls and floors, internal and external use.

Compatible with underfloor heating: Can be used on substrates with underfloor heating systems.

Suitable for calcium sulphate screeds: Can be applied to this type of screed, providing excellent adhesion.

How to Apply Tile Primer

Applying tile primer is a simple process:

Prepare the surface: Ensure the surface is clean, dry, and free from dust, dirt, and grease.

Mix the primer: Follow the manufacturer's instructions for mixing the primer.

Apply the primer: Use a roller or brush to apply a thin, even coat of primer to the surface.

Allow to dry: Allow the primer to dry completely before applying tile adhesive.

When to Use Tile Primer

While tile primer is not always necessary, it is highly recommended in the following situations:

Porous substrates: Such as plaster, concrete, and cement-based screeds.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces: Like ceramic tiles, glass, or metal.

Damp or humid conditions: To prevent moisture damage.

Underfloor heating systems: To ensure optimal performance.

Outdoor installations: To protect against the elements.

HighTiles: Your Partner for Tiling Success

We at HighTiles think that good preparation is the key to a successful tile installation. Our tile primer is an essential component for creating a long-lasting and attractive tiled surface. Visit our showroom or shop online to get your HighTiles tile primer and take the first step toward a perfect tile job.