the symbol ofStrengthFind my product →The problems that come up on real jobs — hollow tiles, cracking grout, leaks — with the cause and the fix from our technical team. Looking for the full method? See the Application Guides.
PROBLEM & FIXFEATUREDYou can tile over existing tiles — if the old surface is sound and properly keyed. SUMO S02 is the adhesive recommended for tile-on-tile; here is the full method to make it hold.
PROBLEM & FIXFEATUREDLarge tiles telegraph every void. SUMO S03 is built for large-format tiling (S04 for heavy-traffic and commercial floors). Here is the method that gets full, hollow-free coverage.
PROBLEM & FIXFEATUREDEpoxy grout is stain-proof, waterproof and mould-resistant — perfect for showers and bathrooms. But it sets fast and is unforgiving. Here is how to mix, apply and clean SUMO Sumoxy 2K before it hardens.
PROBLEM & FIXFEATUREDA pool is permanent immersion plus movement — the toughest job in tiling. SUMO S04 is the adhesive recommended for swimming pools. Here is how to waterproof, fix and grout so it holds underwater.
PROBLEM & FIXDriving rain soaks into exterior walls and shows as damp inside. Here is how to protect and decorate outside walls with SUMO Weatherguard.
PROBLEM & FIXPicking the wrong grade is the cheapest way to a failed floor. Here is how the SUMO S-series (S01–S04) maps to your tile, substrate and setting — straight from the brochure.
PROBLEM & FIXReveals, sills and door surrounds move, get wet and take knocks. SUMO S03 is recommended for window and door framing — here is how to tile them so nothing lifts.
Glass mosaics are translucent and show everything behind them. Here is how to fix them cleanly with SUMO S02+ (or S04 for pools) so no adhesive shows through.
PROBLEM & FIXA good plaster coat is the base for everything that follows. Here is how to plaster internal and external walls with SUMO Ready-Mix Plaster.