gluing wood to tiles

[Baggy]

Hi all,

I have a couple of small blocks of ash to glue to some small kitchen tiles. I have considered drilling but the tiles are small 75mm x 75mm and the potential for breaking seems strong.

The two small blocks 50mm x 50mm will hold a 180mm x 50mm x 50mm spoon rack (also ash)

Any suggestions for a glue that will glue ash to wall tiles?

 

[wildjetskier]

Hi Mark

Personally I would drill if you are careful and have a new drill bit, and DONT use hammer!!!, it will be spot on. Otherwise lightly score the area you want to fix to, the tiles will be ruined no matter what you do, and either grip fill or Sikaflex. Then ensure that the block is supported and wont slip down, either by wedging something underneath or masking tape, if its not too heavy. Leave 24hrs job done. HTH Jez

 

[Trencakey]

Score the tile surface and then use proper epoxy Mark.West systems G-Flex is good stuff.
Marcus

 

[Baggy]

Thanks Jez

 

[WULF]

If there porcelain you will need the correct drill bit,,i've tried to drill some at work that are like bell metal.

also consider 'sticks like sh1t' awesome stuff.

 

[Johnnyboy1971]

There is a product out there called Blur Grit. Designed for sticking tile over tile so might work.

 

[blacktimberwolf]

If you do decide to drill, putting some cellotape on the tiles is supposed to prevent them splitting.

 

[Teepee]

Black CT1 powergrip is the strongest IME, It'll hold bathroom sinks to the wall with no screws. Incredibly grippy sticky stuff.

Sikaflex, Soudal fix-all, Sticks like sh** will also do it.

If you have high modulus/ sanitary silicone sealant, that will do it too.

 

[Baggy]

Thanks all nice set of choices there :You_Rock_

 

[wingstoo]

Simplest way I have found is to put a strip of masking tape on the places you intend to drill, try and get it in the centre of the tile if you can, then using masonary drill bit put it against the tile and with the drill in reverse and NO HAMMER slowly get the bit to rotate until it gets a grip, then turn to forward rotation and start again slowly still no hammer until you are through the tile and into the adhesive then you can put the hammer on to get into the brick or block behind. if it is plaster board you won't need the hammer at all. then using the appropriate rawlplug and screws you can fix the blocks back, just don't do it to tight.

 

[pastymuncher]

Just drill it with one of these http://www.screwfix.com/p/tile-glas...ZnyfxpLvJkBrCCZh15frJvcsTrl2vYLVLm!1583014198
They're fine for a few holes.

No hammer, no problem.

 

[wingstoo]

Just drill it with one of these http://www.screwfix.com/p/tile-glas...ZnyfxpLvJkBrCCZh15frJvcsTrl2vYLVLm!1583014198
They're fine for a few holes.

No hammer, no problem.

Just a tad expensive for a couple of holes, unless you don't have a masonary bit in the first place, but might need a masonary bit for the brick/block behind.

 

[wingstoo]

If all else fails there is a tube of sticky stuff called "The business", and it will stick pretty much anything to anything, just don't get it on your hands...

http://www.cromar.uk.com/sealantadhesives/the-business-ms-polymer.html

http://www.platinumchemicals.co.uk/the-business-ms-polymer-p-166.html

But over £5 a tube

Product Description

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An all round durable, flexible adhesive and sealant based on MS Polymer technology providing excellent adhesion to non-porous surfaces and is paintable with most paints. Can be applied on damp surfaces.

Tested and approved in accordance with EC Regulation No 1935/2004 for materials intended to come into contact with food. This product is odourless, neutral and free of isocyanates.


Product Uses

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Suitable for sealing joints around sanitary fixings, weatherproofing joints around windows and doors, glazing systems, joints and assemblies in coach body work.

For gluing panels, skirting boards, windows, threshold, mirrors and insulation materials. Will seal and bond glass, porcelain, coated metal, epoxy and polyester panels, polystyrene, UPVC, stainless steel, anodised aluminium and finished wood.

Can also be used as an universal filler for cracks and uneven surfaces. May be used safely in the foodstuff-related sector. For example the grouting of wall and floor areas in companies which are preparing and processing foodstuffs.

 

[pastymuncher]

Just a tad expensive for a couple of holes, unless you don't have a masonary bit in the first place, but might need a masonary bit for the brick/block behind.

They drill through the block as well, besides many of the glues sealants etc mentioned cost more than this set of drill bits

 

[WULF]

if they are porcelain good luck,they'll eat them bits

Just drill it with one of these http://www.screwfix.com/p/tile-glas...ZnyfxpLvJkBrCCZh15frJvcsTrl2vYLVLm!1583014198
They're fine for a few holes.

No hammer, no problem.

 

[pastymuncher]

I've used them on tiles, glass, mirrors and block.

"3 Piece Set. Tungsten carbide tip drill bits for clean cutting through tile, porcelain, ceramic, glass and mirror."

 

[wingstoo]

Just don't be worried about it, I fit disabled toilet packs, in a tiled room I have to drill over 50 holes in the tiles to fix everything to the walls, hand rails have 6 holes each and there are four of those to fit, plus a drop rail with another 4 or 6 holes the toilet cistern, the wash basin adds another 7 holes, then the pipework can add another 26 holes, not broken any tiles for over ten years of doing this.

 

[dwardo]

if they are porcelain good luck,they'll eat them bits

Tried to do this my self, only 4 holes mind. Three hours later and six drill bits later we finished. Tried all sorts of drill bits and thry all burnt out.
Bearing in mind we are used to drilling glass of all thicknesses but this was a whole other bag.
Never again...

 

[wingstoo]

You need one of these for drilling pcrelain tiles, more of a diamond tip.

http://www.toppstiles.co.uk/tprod1198/section48/Tile-Mate-Pro-8mm-Diamond-Drill-Bit.html

and plenty of water to keep it cool.

 

[WULF]

If there porcelain you will need the correct drill bit,,i've tried to drill some at work that are like bell metal.

also consider 'sticks like sh1t' awesome stuff.

You need one of these for drilling pcrelain tiles, more of a diamond tip.

http://www.toppstiles.co.uk/tprod1198/section48/Tile-Mate-Pro-8mm-Diamond-Drill-Bit.html

and plenty of water to keep it cool.

Thats the bit