Short wall repair
You are sticking a splashback or a few ceramic wall tiles, and about 0.5 m² is enough. The listing says walls only, and the paste is also sold as grout.
Tile adhesive comparison 2026
The best tile adhesives, compared.
Top pick: Everbuild 703 Fix and Grout 750 g – Highest score in this set: 750 g ready-mixed wall adhesive and grout at about £6.24, 4.4 from 5,315 reviews, and about 0.5 m² of wall in the listing. Best value: Bond It CTA flexible tile adhesive 20 kg – 20 kg of cement powder at about £17.75 with EN 12004 Type C2 T E S2 printed for floors and walls. Highest value block in this set. Updated October 2026.
Charlie White (Charlie DIYte)Expert source
Tile adhesive is mostly a ready-mixed wall paste sold as a grout as well, plus one 20 kg cement powder and one 100 ml craft gel. People usually buy a pack to repair a splashback, a bathroom wall, or a few loose tiles. BS EN 12004-1:2017 uses C for cement powder, D for dispersion paste, and R for reaction resin. A listing that never prints a code has not shown a class, even when the title says waterproof. If you want a peel-and-stick face instead of bedding tiles, see [tile stickers](/hub/fillers-adhesives-and-sprays/tile-stickers). You match the pack to the job and to the code on the tub.
Tile adhesive is mostly a ready-mixed wall paste sold as a grout as well, plus one 20 kg cement powder and one 100 ml craft gel. People usually buy a pack to repair a splashback, a bathroom wall, or a few loose tiles.
26 products checked · 62 hrs invested · +18,400 readers
7 of 7: Best tile adhesives compared
Swipe for more
1-2 of 7Best overall
Best value
8.3/10
3.2/10
7.2/10
7.1/10
4.3/10
5.9/10
3.4/10
∼ £6
∼ £10
∼ £8
∼ £11
∼ £24
∼ £18
∼ £26
4.4(5,315)
4.4(18)
4.3(3,350)
4.2(1,833)
4.2(1,833)
3.8(7)
3.2(5)
Personal buying guide
Which tile adhesive fits this job?
Question 1 of 2
What are you tiling?
The best tile adhesives in detail
Our view
The Everbuild 703 is a 750 g pail of ready-mixed white paste, and the listing says it covers about 0.5 m² of wall as both adhesive and grout. amazon.co.uk lists 4.4 from 5,315 reviews, and the sampled texts are small jobs: splashbacks, loose tiles and bathroom repairs. Reviewers describe a thick paste that spreads and grabs, and several wipe the excess with a damp cloth if they do it at once. Used as grout, it shrinks and leaves pinholes, and it is weaker than a cement adhesive if you grout before the paste has dried, which is when tiles have come off. In cool or damp weather it can still be soft the next day, so tiles have moved. The dried colour is often called off-white or creamy rather than brilliant white, and some pails arrive with a skin on the paste or a cracked base. At about £6.24 it is the top pick here for a short wall repair; the listing says walls only, and the weight field prints 530 g against the 750 g unit count.
Pros
- Ready-mixed white adhesive and grout, 750 g, at about £6.24
- Listing coverage about 0.5 m² of wall, depending on tile size
- 4.4 from 5,315 amazon.co.uk reviews
- Sampled reviews cite a thick paste, a quick grab and a damp-cloth wipe on splashbacks and loose tiles
- Named for bathroom walls, kitchens and shower areas, including power showers
Cons
- Shrinks and leaves pinholes when used as grout
- Weaker than a cement adhesive; tiles came off when it had not fully dried
- Slow to firm in cool or damp weather, so tiles moved the next day
- Often off-white or creamy, and some pails arrive with a dried skin or a cracked base
Best for: A short wall repair, splashback or a few loose tiles in a kitchen or bathroom, where about 0.5 m² is enough.
Less suitable: Floors, a large wall, or grout lines where shrinkage and pinholes would show.
Specifications
- Model
- Everbuild 703 Fix and Grout 750 g
- Brand
- Everbuild
- Price
- ∼£6
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(5,315)
- Pack size
- 750 g
- Also a grout
- Yes
- Where it is for
- Walls only
- Water claim
- Water resistant
- Tiles named
- Ceramic, porcelain, marble
- Backgrounds named
- Plaster, board, render, tiles
Common questions
Can this go on a floor?
The listing says wall use only and that it is not suitable for floors.
How much wall does the 750 g pail claim to cover?
Around 0.5 square metres, depending on tile size.
Which backgrounds does the listing name?
Plaster, plasterboard, cement render, existing tiles and painted surfaces. The compatible-material field lists ceramic, porcelain, marble and stone.
Our view
The LAMXIN bottle is 100 ml of clear gel for mosaic and craft work on glass, tile, beads and ceramic, and the listing says about 2 hours to dry and 24 hours to cure. amazon.co.uk lists 4.4 from 18 reviews. The one United Kingdom review calls it easy and effective for mosaic tiling. A German review says only one bottle arrived, and a French review says the bottle had not been used. The listing claims waterproof and weatherproof use, including garden decoration and patio tiles, and it does not give a wall-tile adhesive class or an EN 12004 class. At about £9.99 this is a craft bottle, so it does not stand in for a bathroom-wall adhesive.
Pros
- 100 ml clear gel at about £9.99, stated to dry in about 2 hours and cure in 24 hours
- 4.4 from 18 amazon.co.uk reviews
- The one UK review calls it easy and effective for mosaic tiling
- Listing names glass, tile, beads and ceramic, and claims a non-drip gel
Cons
- Described as mosaic and craft gel, with no wall-tile adhesive class and no EN 12004 class
- Only one UK review, so the 4.4 rests on a small sample
- One non-UK review says only one bottle was sent
- 100 ml will not cover a tiled wall
Best for: A small mosaic, picture frame or craft piece where a clear gel is the material you want.
Less suitable: A bathroom wall, a floor, or any job that needs a classified tile adhesive and a grout.
Specifications
- Model
- LAMXIN clear mosaic tile glue 100 ml
- Brand
- LAMXIN
- Price
- ∼£10
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(18)
- Pack size
- 100 ml
- Also a grout
- No
- Where it is for
- Mosaic and craft
- Water claim
- Waterproof
- Cure or dry time
- 2 h dry; 24 h cure
- Tiles named
- Glass, tile, beads
Common questions
Is this a ready-mixed wall tile adhesive for a bathroom?
The listing describes a 100 ml clear gel for mosaic and craft work on glass, tile, beads and ceramic. It does not state a wall-tile adhesive class.
What dry times are printed?
About 2 hours to dry and 24 hours to cure fully. The dried coating is described as clear.
Does the listing say it is for outdoors?
It claims waterproof and weatherproof use, including garden decoration and patio tiles. That claim is not an EN 12004 class.
Our view
The UniBond Ultra Force is a 300 g tube of white wall tile adhesive and grout, and the listing gives the grout 24 hours to cure. amazon.co.uk lists 4.3 from 3,350 reviews. The sampled use is a few loose tiles or one large tile, often in a bathroom, and one person put six tiles back. It comes ready from the tube, it holds near a shower once it is in place, and a damp cloth takes off mistakes. The tube is hard to squeeze, especially if your hands are not strong, and it can split at the top when forced. At about £7.99 the 300 g fill is only a short repair, and reviewers say further tiles work out expensive. Some batches were watery and did not hold a loose tile, and the dried colour shifts towards light grey or off-white rather than a chosen grey.
Pros
- 300 g ready-mixed tube of adhesive and grout at about £7.99
- 4.3 from 3,350 amazon.co.uk reviews
- Named for ceramic, porcelain and mosaic tiles, with a 24 hour grout cure
- Sampled reviews cite loose bathroom tiles, a shower, and one repair of six tiles
- Mistakes wipe off with a damp cloth
Cons
- Hard to squeeze, and the tube can split at the top
- 300 g is a short repair, and reviewers say further tiles get expensive
- Some batches were watery and did not hold a loose tile
- Dries light grey or off-white rather than a chosen grey
Best for: Putting a few loose wall tiles back, including near a shower, when you can squeeze a tube.
Less suitable: A whole wall, a messy floor-to-skirting gap, or a repair that has to match a chosen grey.
Specifications
- Model
- UniBond Ultra Force wall tile adhesive and grout 300 g
- Brand
- Unibond
- Price
- ∼£8
- Customer rating
- 4.3/5(3,350)
- Pack size
- 300 g tube
- Also a grout
- Yes
- Where it is for
- Walls
- Water claim
- Water resistant
- Cure or dry time
- 24 hours (grout)
- Tiles named
- Ceramic, porcelain, mosaic
Common questions
What is in the pack?
One 300 g tube of UniBond Ultra Force wall tile adhesive and grout, white, ready to apply.
Which tiles does the listing name?
Ceramic, porcelain and mosaic tiles.
How long does the listing say the grout takes to cure?
24 hours.
Our view
The EVO-STIK 1 litre pail is a ready-mixed white adhesive and grout for interior ceramic wall tiles in kitchens, bathrooms and showers. amazon.co.uk lists 4.2 from 1,833 reviews. People use it for bathroom repairs and a first tiling job with no mixing, and one reviewer estimated about 0.8 m² from the litre, enough for seven wall tiles. The complaint that keeps coming back is a runny, watery mix, likened to paint, which makes grouting messy, and mosaic joints are hard to wipe without pulling the grout back out. Pails also arrive separated, watery on top and hard at the bottom, or with a split lid and paste lost in the box. There is no spreader, so you decant it onto a spatula. At about £11.29 it costs more than the 750 g Everbuild pail for a similar short wall, and many of the sampled texts describe that thinner mix.
Pros
- Ready-mixed 1 litre adhesive and grout at about £11.29
- 4.2 from 1,833 amazon.co.uk reviews
- Named for interior kitchens, bathrooms and showers, on plaster, plasterboard, cement render, old glazed tiles and wood
- One reviewer estimated about 0.8 m², enough for seven wall tiles
- White finish, and several texts say it dries quickly
Cons
- Often called runny, watery or like paint, so grouting is messy
- Wiping mosaic joints can pull the grout back out
- Pails arrive separated, dried out, or with a split lid and spilled paste
- No spreader in the pack
Best for: A small interior ceramic wall in a kitchen or bathroom, including a first tiling job, if you can work with a sloppy mix.
Less suitable: Mosaic joints, or a floor, because floor use is not stated and the grout complaints cluster on runny paste.
Specifications
- Model
- EVO-STIK wall tile adhesive and grout 1 litre
- Brand
- EVO-STIK
- Price
- ∼£11
- Customer rating
- 4.2/5(1,833)
- Pack size
- 1 litre
- Also a grout
- Yes
- Where it is for
- Kitchens, baths, showers
- Water claim
- Waterproof
- Tiles named
- Ceramic
- Backgrounds named
- Plaster, board, tiles, wood
Common questions
Is this a ready-mixed adhesive and grout?
Yes. The listing calls it a ready-mixed 2-in-1 adhesive and grout for ceramic wall tiles.
Where does the listing say you can use it?
Interior kitchens, bathrooms and showers, on cement rendering, plaster, plasterboard, old glazed tiles, wood and wood composite panels.
Does the listing give an EN 12004 class?
No. The class is not stated.
Our view
The EVO-STIK title is a 5 litre tub of ready-mixed white adhesive and grout, with up to 20 minutes of open time and a full cure of 24 hours, for bathrooms, kitchens and domestic shower walls. The volume field on the same listing says 9 litres and the weight field says 99.8 g, so the three size figures do not agree. amazon.co.uk shows 4.2 from 1,833 reviews, which is the same rating line as the 1 litre listing, and the 50 texts in this file are copies of that 1 litre file. Those texts include a 1 litre pot said to cover about 0.8 m², praise for a ready mix on small ceramic walls, and complaints about runny paste, split lids and separated tubs. None of them describes a 5 litre tub as a separate product. At about £24.41 the larger title is on the page, and the written reviews do not belong to it on their own.
Pros
- Title is a ready-mixed white adhesive and grout, with up to 20 minutes open time and a 24 hour full cure
- Named for bathrooms, kitchens and domestic shower walls
- Listed bonds for plaster, cement render, old glazed tiles, plasterboard, wood and composite panels
- Printed rating 4.2 from 1,833, the same line as the 1 litre listing
Cons
- Title says 5 litres, the volume field says 9 litres, and the weight field says 99.8 g
- The 50 review texts are copies of the 1 litre file, including a 1 litre coverage note
- Those texts still describe runny paste, split lids and separated contents
- No coverage figure is printed for this tub
Best for: A larger interior wall in a bathroom, kitchen or domestic shower, only after you have checked that the tub in your hand is the 5 litres in the title.
Less suitable: A buyer who needs these 1,833 reviews to describe the 5 litre tub, or a floor, because floor use is not stated.
Specifications
- Model
- EVO-STIK mould resistant wall tile adhesive and grout 5 litre
- Brand
- EVO-STIK
- Price
- ∼£24
- Customer rating
- 4.2/5(1,833)
- Pack size
- 5 L title; vol. 9 L
- Also a grout
- Yes
- Where it is for
- Bath, kitchen, shower walls
- Water claim
- Waterproof
- Cure or dry time
- 24 hours
- Backgrounds named
- Plaster, board, tiles, wood
Common questions
What size is this tub?
The title and the unit count say 5 litres. The item volume field says 9 litres and the item weight says 99.8 g. Those three figures are left as printed.
Does the listing say it is for floors?
No floor use is stated. It names bathrooms, kitchens and domestic shower walls.
What times does the listing give?
Up to 20 minutes open time, and a full cure time of 24 hours.
Our view
The Bond It CTA is a 20 kg sack of grey cement powder, mixed at 20 kg to 5 litres of water, and the listing prints EN 12004 Type C2 T E S2 for internal and external floors and walls. amazon.co.uk lists 3.8 from 7 reviews. One reviewer, tiling for nearly 10 years, says it mixes well, suits large-format tiles inside and outside, and has been ordered again. A second reviewer says it worked on outdoor floor tiles. Those two texts do not describe a fault in the powder. The brand field says ARA CHOICE and the manufacturer field says BOND IT, and no square-metre coverage is printed on the listing. At about £17.75 for 20 kg it is the best value here when the job is a floor or a large wall, and you still buy grout separately because this sack is adhesive only.
Pros
- 20 kg grey cement powder at about £17.75, mixed at 20 kg to 5 litres of water
- EN 12004 Type C2 T E S2 printed on the listing
- Internal and external floors and walls, for ceramic, porcelain, vitrified and natural stone
- One reviewer with nearly 10 years of tiling has ordered it again for large-format tiles
- A second reviewer used it on outdoor floor tiles, and neither text describes a fault in the powder
Cons
- Only 7 reviews, and only two written texts
- Adhesive only, so grout waits until it takes light foot traffic
- No coverage figure on the listing, and the brand field says ARA CHOICE while the manufacturer field says BOND IT
Best for: A floor or a large wall, inside or outside, including large-format porcelain, if you can mix a 20 kg sack.
Less suitable: A single loose tile, or a job that needs adhesive and grout from the same tub.
Specifications
- Model
- Bond It CTA flexible tile adhesive 20 kg
- Brand
- ARA CHOICE
- Price
- ∼£18
- Customer rating
- 3.8/5(7)
- Pack size
- 20 kg
- Also a grout
- No
- Where it is for
- Floors and walls, in/out
- EN 12004 class
- C2 T E S2
- Water claim
- Water resistant
- Tiles named
- Ceramic, porcelain, stone
- Backgrounds named
- Floors and walls
Common questions
What EN 12004 class is printed?
EN 12004 Type C2 T E S2.
How does the listing say you mix it?
20 kg of powder to 5 litres of clean water.
Where does the listing say it can be used?
Ceramic, porcelain, vitrified and natural stone tiles, on floors and walls, internally and externally. The brand field says ARA CHOICE and the manufacturer field says BOND IT.
Our view
The EVO-STIK Instant Grab is a ready-mixed wall tile adhesive, not a grout, with a unit count of 10 litres and an item weight printed as 100 g. amazon.co.uk lists 3.2 from 5 reviews, and the file has three texts. One reviewer calls it the best tile adhesive they have used, and another says the tiles are still on the wall, with coverage better than they expected. A third report describes a bashed, broken container and contents that had hardened, and one reviewer says you still need grout. The bullets call it showerproof, with a high grab, for kitchen and bathroom walls, and once cured the listing claims resistance from +70°C down to -20°C. Five reviews, and a 100 g weight next to a 10 litre count, leave both the tub size and the grab thinly described.
Pros
- Ready-mixed wall adhesive with no mixing, named for ceramic tiles in kitchens and bathrooms
- Bullets say high grab, non-slip and showerproof
- Listed backgrounds include plasterboard, plywood, cement render, blockboard, chipboard and existing glazed tiles
- One of three texts says the tiles are still up and coverage was better than expected
Cons
- 3.2 from 5 reviews, with only three texts in the file
- One delivery arrived bashed, broken and hardened
- Adhesive only, so a separate grout is still required
- Unit count of 10 litres against an item weight of 100 g
Best for: A kitchen or bathroom wall where you already have grout and you can check the tub is a full 10 litres before you rely on it.
Less suitable: A job that needs adhesive and grout in one tub, or a buyer who needs more than five reviews behind the grab claim.
Specifications
- Model
- EVO-STIK Instant Grab wall tile adhesive 10 litre
- Brand
- EVO-STIK
- Price
- ∼£26
- Customer rating
- 3.2/5(5)
- Pack size
- 10 L count; 100 g field
- Also a grout
- No
- Where it is for
- Kitchen and bathroom walls
- Water claim
- Showerproof
- Tiles named
- Ceramic
- Backgrounds named
- Board, plywood, render
Common questions
Does this tub grout as well as stick?
The listing describes a wall tile adhesive only. One reviewer says you still need grout.
What pack size is printed?
The unit count is 10 litres. The item weight is printed as 100 g.
Is a waterproof claim printed?
The bullets say showerproof and non-slip for kitchens and bathrooms. A water-resistance level is not in the specification fields. Showerproof on the tub is not the same as a tanked shower.
How we compared
We compared 7 tile adhesives on amazon.co.uk and scored them from the listing facts in this set. Each score splits into an Amazon sample (40), job fit (20), review sentiment (25), and value (15). Those four weights sum to 100. Prices, stars, and review counts are the UK lines. There was no lab test. Public sources cover adhesive classes, wet cement, and shower bedding. A class that is not printed on the amazon.co.uk listing is not treated as shown.
1
Amazon sample
40%Stars and review counts are the amazon.co.uk lines. A repeated review file, or a count of five or seven, does not carry the same weight as several thousand reviews on that listing.
2
Job fit
20%Wall paste, cement powder, or a craft gel, plus any EN 12004 class the listing actually prints. A waterproof word without a code is not a class.
3
Review sentiment
25%Sampled review texts for grab, runny paste, shrinkage, split tubs, and whether the text describes the pack size in the title.
4
Value
15%Shelf price against the pack and the job. A 750 g wall tub and a 20 kg floor sack are not the same square metre of work.
Independent review
Last updated: October 2026
8 sources checked
Tile adhesive buying guide
A tile adhesive only earns its place if the chemistry, the printed class, and the pack size match the wall or floor in front of you. The notes below follow the order used for these seven listings. Class, place, and pack size are set out in the [tile adhesive buying guide](/hub/fillers-adhesives-and-sprays/tile-adhesive/sub/tile-adhesive-buying-guide).
What is tile adhesive?
Tile adhesive in this amazon.co.uk set is mostly a ready-mixed wall paste sold as a grout as well, plus one cement powder and one small craft gel. People usually buy it to repair a splashback, a bathroom wall, or a few loose tiles. You match the pack to the job and to the code on the tub. BS EN 12004-1:2017 classifies cementitious adhesives for internal and external use, and dispersion and reaction resin for internal use, on walls and floors. C is cement powder mixed with water.
Best for
- A short ceramic wall, splashback, or a few loose tiles
- A domestic shower wall only with the maker's solid-bed method
- A floor or large wall when the sack prints a cement class
Not ideal for
- A wall paste used on a floor because the tile is ceramic
- A wet room, a damp hollow wall, or underfloor heating
- A craft gel standing in for a classified wall adhesive
Mistakes to avoid
- 1
Wall paste on a floor
Everbuild 703 says walls only. The ready-mixed EVO-STIK tubs do not state floor use. Dispersion paste needs a porous face so the water can leave. Check with the maker before a paste goes on a floor.
- 2
Notching a shower
The Tile Association asks for a solid bed in showers, on floors and outside. Sika's Everbuild 703 note says no notch in wet areas, at least 75 percent cover, and a seven-day wait before showers or baths. That does not replace tanking.
- 3
New plaster, or a fine mosaic grout
Gypsum plaster wants at least four weeks, and a usual guide is 20 kg/m² including adhesive, tile and grout. A 2-in-1 paste that shrinks or pinholes is a poor fine joint. Grout has its own standard, BS EN 13888.
What to weigh up
Job, place and class
HighStart with where the tile is going. A short ceramic wall can start with a ready-mixed tub. A floor, the outside, or a whole room starts with a cement powder that prints a class. In this set that powder is Bond It CTA, 20 kg at about £17.75, listed as EN 12004 Type C2 T E S2 for internal and external floors and walls. The brand field says ARA CHOICE and the manufacturer field says BOND IT. Dispersion hardens by losing water.
Coverage, grout and arrival
HighShelf price is a poor guide to price per square metre. Everbuild's listing says about 0.5 m² from 750 g, depending on tile size. A retailer page states about 1.7 kg to fix and grout 1 m². A Bond It merchant sheet says about 6–7 m² from 20 kg at 3 mm. One reviewer's 0.8 m² from a 1 litre EVO-STIK pot is that job, not a rated yield. Everbuild, both EVO-STIK adhesive-and-grout tubs, and the UniBond 300 g tube are 2-in-1 products. Instant Grab is adhesive only. Then read the tub that arrived.
Which option suits you?
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
Floor or a large wall
You can mix a 20 kg sack, and you still buy grout separately. This is the only listing here that prints EN 12004 Type C2 T E S2 for floors and walls, inside and outside.
A few loose wall tiles
You want a 300 g tube for one or two tiles, including near a shower, and you can squeeze it. Reviewers say further tiles from this tube get expensive.
Common questions about tile adhesives
Which tile adhesive is the top pick in this set?
The top pick for a short wall repair is the Everbuild 703, 750 g of ready-mixed white adhesive and grout at about £6.24. amazon.co.uk lists 4.4 from 5,315 reviews, and the listing says about 0.5 m² of wall, walls only. Sampled reviews describe a thick paste on splashbacks and loose tiles, and also shrinkage, pinholes, and tiles that moved before the paste had dried. It is not a floor adhesive, and the listing does not print an EN 12004 class.
How much does tile adhesive cost on amazon.co.uk?
On these seven amazon.co.uk shelves the prices run from about £6.24 to £25.56. Everbuild 750 g is about £6.24, the UniBond 300 g tube about £7.99, and LAMXIN 100 ml about £9.99. EVO-STIK 1 litre is about £11.29 and Bond It 20 kg about £17.75. The larger ready-mixed titles are about £24.41 and about £25.56. These bands are this set, not a market census.
Should I buy ready-mixed tile adhesive or cement powder?
A short ceramic wall can start with a ready-mixed tub. A floor, the outside, or a whole room starts with cement powder that prints a class. Only Bond It CTA prints EN 12004 Type C2 T E S2 here. Check with the maker before a paste goes on a floor. The paste-or-powder split for wall filler is in ready-mixed or powder filler. That page is about filler, not a tile class.
Can I use wall tile adhesive on a floor?
Not from these ready-mixed listings. Everbuild 703 says wall use only and not for floors. The EVO-STIK adhesive-and-grout tubs name kitchens, bathrooms and showers, and they do not state floor use. Instant Grab is a wall adhesive. The Tile Association says a dispersion paste needs a porous face so the water can leave, and you should check with the maker before it goes on a floor. The powder in this set, Bond It CTA, is the one that names floors and walls, inside and outside.
What does an EN 12004 class mean on a tile adhesive?
BS EN 12004-1:2017 uses C for cement powder, D for dispersion paste, and R for reaction resin. Further letters cover slip, open time, and, on cement only, deformability. Bond It is the only listing here that prints a class: C2 T E S2. A waterproof word without that code has not shown a class. None of the ready-mixed tubs prints a D code.
Does a waterproof or showerproof claim tank the shower?
No. A showerproof or waterproof line on the tub does not replace tanking on plaster or plasterboard. The Tile Association asks for a solid bed in showers, on floors and outside. Impervious adhesive and grout do not take the place of that tanking. Sika's note for Everbuild 703 is a product method: a solid bed, no notch in wet areas, a check for at least 75 percent cover, and a seven-day wait before showers or baths. That is a product claim, not a tanked shower.
How long should plaster dry before tiling?
Gypsum plaster should be at least four weeks old before you tile, with a usual guide of 20 kg/m² including adhesive, tile and grout. ARDEX and BAL attribute that limit to BS 5385. Instarmac's chart gives unskimmed plasterboard 32 kg/m². Prime only as that maker's sheet says. Tile only when the adhesive maker agrees.
When should I call a tiler instead of using these tubs?
Call a professional for a wet room, a power shower on plaster, or a wall that is already damp or hollow. Call one for underfloor heating, a moving floor, or a bed deeper than the adhesive allows. Stop for a hidden leak, a boiler cupboard, or a wall that may contain asbestos. This note does not identify asbestos. Do not thin a separated paste with water.
Our verdict
Across these seven amazon.co.uk listings, the top pick for a short wall repair is the Everbuild 703: about £6.24 for 750 g of ready-mixed white adhesive and grout, 4.4 from 5,315 reviews, and a stated coverage of about 0.5 m² of wall. The listing says walls only. Sampled reviews describe a thick paste on splashbacks and loose tiles, and also shrinkage, pinholes, and tiles that came off when the paste had not dried. The best value is the Bond It CTA at about £17.75 for 20 kg, the only listing that prints EN 12004 Type C2 T E S2, for internal and external floors and walls. It has 3.8 from 7 reviews, it is adhesive only, and the brand field says ARA CHOICE while the manufacturer field says BOND IT.
Best overallView offer
Everbuild 703 Fix and Grout 750 g
Highest score in this set: 750 g ready-mixed wall adhesive and grout at about £6.24, 4.4 from 5,315 reviews, and about 0.5 m² of wall in the listing.
Best value
View offer
Bond It CTA flexible tile adhesive 20 kg
20 kg of cement powder at about £17.75 with EN 12004 Type C2 T E S2 printed for floors and walls. Highest value block in this set.
Editorial
Editor
Tile adhesivesWall and floor tilingamazon.co.uk listings
Products Compared publishes British-English buying guides based on amazon.co.uk listings and public UK sources. We do not run a lab and we do not invent test scores.
Updated: October 2026
8 sources checked
Guides to tile adhesives
Guides on what to look for, how to use a product, and common mistakes.
Tile adhesive buying guideWall paste, cement powder, or neither: class, place, and pack size.Best tile adhesiveWho each of these seven listings is for, with the review limits left in view.How to apply tile adhesiveSpread, bed, wait, then grout. A method page, not a ranking.Tile adhesive for bathroom wallsSolid bed, tanking, and which tubs name showers. Floors stay off this page.Ready-mixed vs powder tile adhesiveDispersion paste against cement powder, with one condition for each.
Related comparisons
Sources
Public UK sources used for this comparison. Listing prices are the amazon.co.uk lines in this set, October 2026.
- The Tile Association — Tile It Right (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- The Tile Association — adhesives note (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- BSI — BS EN 12004-1:2017 (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- HSE — cement (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- Sika UK — EVERBUILD 703 (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- EVO-STIK — mould-resistant wall tile adhesive and grout (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- Bond It — CTA Flexible tile adhesive grey (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- Weber UK — ready-mix or powdered tile adhesive (retrieved 16 October 2026)
Expert source (DIY & tools): Charlie White (Charlie DIYte) (external profile) – public expert commentary used as a research source, not as a contributor to our pages.
This page contains affiliate links to amazon.co.uk. If you buy through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Prices, stars, and review counts are the UK listing lines. We did not run a lab test.