To me, Bondera sounds like some kind of female action hero. Her super powers include making things stick to each other and assisting Dog The Bounty Hunter find bail jumpers.
BONDERA!
Oh, imagination, you are fun.
In reality, Bondera is a new product that makes tiling easier, cleaner and faster. It’s a sticker-like adhesive that you peel and add to the back of your tiles, eliminating the need for mortar or mastic in the installation process. Just peel, set, install and add grout – all in one day (no waiting for things to dry).
Bondera has been used for kitchen backsplashes, counters and even shower, tub and bathroom tiles (yes, it works in water and humid environment – it repels water and is mold resistant). It can also be used on any clean, flat, stable surface including drywall, plywood, old tile (in certain circumstances), laminate and Formica. It is NOT designed for floor or ceiling use.
BONDERA!
Currently, the Bondera TileMatSet is only available in Lowes stores across New England, they do have a contact form for those outside the area should you be interested. Different rolls and sets run between $14 and $40 each, but the total costs depend on the size of your tiling job.
Have you tried it? Let us know what you think!
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I am right now in the process of redoing my main bathroom and would really like to try this product. There is a similar product at Home Depot but it is pricier per square foot and can’t be used in showers. If this stuff works I will be thrilled, only wish they carried it in Utah…guess I’ll order it offline. I will post follow comments after I have tried it to let you know what I think.
Thanks for the note Sarah. . . . we’ll look forward to hearing your feedback after you’ve had a chance to try it firsthand! Good luck with the bathroom project in the meantime.