Cement Tile Adhesive in Morocco — Tile, Faience

Cement-based tile adhesive: complete guide

Cement-based tile adhesive is a ready-to-mix dry product, composed of Portland cement (CPJ 45 or CPA), calibrated fine sand, mineral fillers and admixtures (redispersible resins, cellulose ethers, fibers). It advantageously replaces traditional mortar for tile bonding: better adhesion, faster application, thin bed, planimetry recovery, and superior mechanical performance. In Morocco, its use is now the standard for all serious tiling sites, indoors and outdoors. The C1/C2 classification of EN 12004 standard (and DTU 52-2) allows choosing the right product according to the application.

Composition and formulation

A quality cement tile adhesive contains about 30-40% cement (CPJ 45 or CPA), 50-60% fine sand 0/0.5 mm and fillers, and 3-8% admixtures. Redispersible resins (VAC/EVA/SA) ensure adhesion and deformability. Cellulose ethers control water retention and open time. Fibers (PP, PVA) improve cohesion and crack resistance. The cement used comes from our Dakhla grinding plant (CPJ 45 or CPJ 55 depending on the target class), ensuring full traceability and optimal freshness.

C1, C2 classes and TE, S1, S2 variants

The EN 12004 standard defines two main classes: C1 (adhesion ≥ 0.5 MPa) for standard interior applications and C2 (adhesion ≥ 1.0 MPa) for demanding applications (exterior, large format, stoneware, swimming pool). TE (Extended open time) variants extend the open time, useful in the hot Moroccan climate where the surface dries quickly. S1 and S2 variants indicate deformability capacity (for substrates subject to movement: heated floor, wood floor, slabs on pedestals). The choice is based on the tile, substrate, application area and format. For Southern Morocco (hot climate), systematically prefer a TE class to maintain sufficient open time.

Application and best practices

• Prepare the substrate: flat, clean, dry, cohesive, free of dust and curing agent
• Mix with clean water respecting the dosage indicated on the packaging (5-7 L for 20 kg)
• Allow maturation 5-10 min then remix — never re-wet a tile adhesive
• Apply with a notched trowel (4×4 floor, 6×6 large format, 10×10 exterior)
• Comb in crossed passes and lay the tile within 20 min (open time)
• Check adhesion by lifting a few tiles after laying (bonded surface ≥ 65%)
• Do not walk on for 24h and joints after 24-48h depending on class and conditions

Tile adhesive price in Morocco

The price of cement tile adhesive in Morocco varies according to class and brand. Expect 70-90 DH/25 kg bag for standard C1, 95-130 DH for C2, and 140-180 DH for high-performance C2TE S1 or S2. In full pallets (40-48 bags), discounts of 10-15% are possible. For a complete tiling project (floor + walls), plan about 4-6 kg of tile adhesive per m² depending on the tile format and trowel used. As tile adhesive is formulated from CPJ 45/55 cement, its price is correlated to that of cement — see our cement price page for context. Request a free quote for a personalized rate according to your project.