Dry-Mix Mortar

Practical formulation and application solutions for dry-mix mortar systems, covering water retention, workability, adhesion, rheology, strength development and additive compatibility. Includes guidance for selecting and combining cellulose ethers, polymer powders, PCE and other functional additives.

C2 and C2TE tile adhesive formula comparison per 1,000 kg dry mix, including VAE RDP, HPMC, HPS, cement and silica sand dosages.

C2 Tile Adhesive Formula: 1,000 kg Recipes, RDP Selection and Adhesion Testing

Explore POLYVIA™ C2 and C2TE tile adhesive reference formulations, developed from years of practical dry-mix mortar experience in China. Compare complete 1,000 kg recipes with 25 kg and 35 kg VAE RDP dosages, examine polymer–cement compatibility, and learn how to evaluate adhesion after water immersion, heat ageing and freeze–thaw conditioning. Includes laboratory batch recipes, formulation troubleshooting and production qualification guidance.

C2 Tile Adhesive Formula: 1,000 kg Recipes, RDP Selection and Adhesion Testing Read More »

PCE powder for gypsum-based materials and gypsum plaster applications

PCE Powder for Gypsum

PCE Powder for gypsum-based materials supports efficient particle dispersion, lower water demand and controlled fluidity in gypsum self-leveling mortar, plaster and other dry-mix systems. Explore dosage, applications, compatibility and formulation guidance for different gypsum systems.

PCE Powder for Gypsum Read More »

HPMC cellulose ether for tile adhesive improving water retention, workability and open time in cement-based tile adhesive

HPMC for Tile Adhesive

HPMC (Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose) is a cellulose ether used in cement-based tile adhesive to improve water retention, open time, workability and rheology. This guide covers HPMC dosage and viscosity selection for C1, C2, C2TE and large-format tile adhesive, HPMC-RDP formulation principles and a hot-climate application case in Vietnam.

HPMC for Tile Adhesive Read More »

PCE Powder for Self-Leveling Mortar

PCE powder for self-leveling mortar improves cementitious particle dispersion and reduces water demand, helping self-leveling compounds achieve high flowability, stable spreading and consistent leveling performance. POLYVIA™ PCE 860 can be evaluated at 0.15–0.35% of total binder as a practical starting range and formulated together with HPMC, RDP and powder defoamer according to the required flow, stability, working time and surface performance.

PCE Powder for Self-Leveling Mortar Read More »