TENESSY Recommended Formulations for Different Strength Grades of Tile Adhesive

March 16, 2026
3:05 AM

TENESSY fayans yapıştırıcısı formulations are based on P.O 42.5 Ordinary Portland Cement as the core binder, combined with graded quartz sand and TENESSY proprietary polymer additive systems. Strictly aligned with industry standards, the formulations cover the four mainstream strength grades: C1, C1T, C2, and C2T.

These formulations balance bond strength, workability, anti-slip performance, and cost efficiency, and can be directly applied to industrial production and engineering projects.

All formulas below are expressed in kg per ton (1 ton of dry-mix tile adhesive) and are suitable for indoor and outdoor applications, various tile sizes, and different working conditions.

I. Core Raw Materials and Their Functions (TENESSY System)

1. P.O 42.5 Ordinary Portland Cement

The primary cementitious material providing initial and final bonding strength. Dosage controls the balance between rigidity and flexibility.

2. Graded Quartz Sand (40–70 mesh + 70–120 mesh)

Forms the mortar skeleton, improves compactness, reduces shrinkage, and optimizes workability and mechanical interlocking through proper coarse-fine grading.

3. TENESSY Redispersible Polymer Powder (RDP)

The key enhancement component. Improves tensile bond strength, flexibility, water resistance, and anti-slip performance. The main differentiating factor between strength grades.

4. TENESSY HPMC (100,000–200,000 mPa·s)

Provides water retention and thickening. Extends open time and prevents cracking or hollowing caused by rapid water loss.

5. TENESSY Hydroxypropyl Starch Ether

Improves smooth application, enhances thixotropy and sag resistance. Essential for “T” (anti-slip) grade products.

6. Calcium Formate (Early Strength Agent)

Accelerates cement hydration, improves early strength, shortens setting time. Suitable for low-temperature construction and fast installation.

7. Thixotropic Lubricant

Optimizes anti-slip performance, enhances wall application stability, and prevents large tiles from sliding.

II. TENESSY Standard Formulations for Different Strength Grades

(1) Overview Table – Core Formulations

Öğe	C1 Standard	C1T Anti-Slip	C2 High Strength	C2T High-Performance Anti-Slip
Uygulama	Interior small tiles, ceramic tiles, dry interior walls	Interior walls ≤600×600mm, standard large tiles	Vitrified tiles, kitchen & bathroom, floors, wet areas	600×1200mm+ large slabs, exterior walls, underfloor heating, engineering projects
P.O 42.5 Cement (kg)	350	350	380	400
40–70 Mesh Quartz Sand (kg)	300	300	320	330
70–120 Mesh Quartz Sand (kg)	330	325	270	235
TENESSY Yeniden Dağılabilir Polimer Tozu (kg)	12	14	20	25
TENESSY HPMC (kg)	1.5	1.8	2.0	2.2
TENESSY Nişasta Eter (kg)	0.5	1.0	0.8	1.2
Kalsiyum Format (kg)	4	4	6	6
Thixotropic Lubricant (kg)	-	1.0	-	1.5
Standard Strength Requirement	Tensile bond strength ≥0.5 MPa	Tensile bond strength ≥0.5 MPa<br>Slip resistance ≤0.5 mm	Tensile bond strength ≥1.0 MPa	Tensile bond strength ≥1.0 MPa<br>Slip resistance ≤0.3 mm

(2) Detailed Formulation Explanation by Grade

1. C1 Standard Tile Adhesive (Cost-Effective Base Grade)

Formula:

P.O 42.5 Cement: 350 kg
40–70 mesh sand: 300 kg
70–120 mesh sand: 330 kg
TENESSY RDP: 12 kg
TENESSY HPMC (100,000 mPa·s): 1.5 kg
TENESSY Starch Ether: 0.5 kg
Calcium Formate: 4 kg

Performance Features:

Meets minimum C1 national standard requirements
Balanced water retention and workability
Suitable for tiles ≤400×800mm in dry indoor environments

Production Notes:

RDP not less than 12 kg to ensure bonding strength
Starch ether limited to 0.5 kg to avoid delayed drying

2. C1T Anti-Slip Tile Adhesive (Mainstream Home Renovation Grade)

Formula:

Cement: 350 kg
40–70 mesh sand: 300 kg
70–120 mesh sand: 325 kg
RDP: 14 kg
HPMC: 1.8 kg
Starch Ether: 1.0 kg
Calcium Formate: 4 kg
Thixotropic Lubricant: 1.0 kg

Performance Features:

Enhanced anti-slip performance
No sagging during wall application
Suitable for 600×600mm interior tiles

Production Notes:

Dual anti-slip system (starch ether + thixotropic agent)
Increased RDP improves flexibility and reduces thermal stress cracking

3. C2 High-Strength Tile Adhesive (Enhanced Water Resistance)

Formula:

Cement: 380 kg
40–70 mesh sand: 320 kg
70–120 mesh sand: 270 kg
RDP: 20 kg
HPMC: 2.0 kg
Starch Ether: 0.8 kg
Calcium Formate: 6 kg

Performance Features:

Tensile bond strength ≥1.0 MPa
Excellent water and aging resistance
Suitable for vitrified tiles and wet areas

Production Notes:

RDP ≥20 kg is critical for C2 compliance
Increased calcium formate accelerates early strength

4. C2T High-Performance Anti-Slip Adhesive (Engineering & Large Slab Grade)

Formula:

Cement: 400 kg
40–70 mesh sand: 330 kg
70–120 mesh sand: 235 kg
RDP: 25 kg
HPMC: 2.2 kg
Starch Ether: 1.2 kg
Calcium Formate: 6 kg
Thixotropic Lubricant: 1.5 kg

Performance Features:

Maximum bonding and anti-slip performance
Suitable for 600×1200mm+ large slabs
Ideal for exterior walls and underfloor heating systems

Production Notes:

25 kg RDP ensures flexibility and durability
Balanced cement content prevents excessive rigidity

III. Formulation Adjustment & Production Guidelines (TENESSY System)

1. Hammadde Seçimi

Use TENESSY dedicated additives to ensure stability
Quartz sand clay content ≤5%
Calcium formate purity ≥98%

2. Sand Gradation Optimization

Increasing coarse sand improves mechanical interlocking
Increasing fine sand improves smoothness
Total sand controlled at 600–650 kg/ton

3. Low-Temperature Adjustment

Increase calcium formate to 6–8 kg/ton
Increase HPMC by 0.1–0.2 kg

4. Cost Optimization

C1/C1T: Optimize sand grading for cost control
C2/C2T: Do not reduce RDP below specified levels
Starch ether dosage: 0.5–1.2 kg only

5. Testing Requirements

Conduct laboratory testing before mass production
Test tensile bond strength, slip resistance, water retention
For exterior and large slabs, test weather resistance and flexibility

IV. Formulation Summary & Selection Guide

TENESSY tile adhesive formulations are primarily differentiated by RDP dosage:

C1: 12 kg
C1T: 14 kg
C2: 20 kg
C2T: 25 kg

Starch ether and thixotropic lubricants are optimized for “T” anti-slip requirements.

Selection Recommendations

Home renovation: Choose C1T (best cost-performance balance)
Kitchen/Bathroom & Floors: Choose C2 (strong water resistance)
Large slabs / Exterior / Projects: Choose C2T (maximum performance reliability)