Walplast Launches PU-Epoxy Hybrid Tile Adhesive

15 Jun 2026 CW Team

Developed to address evolving construction requirements, the adhesive offers strong bonding strength, flexibility and long-term durability for interior and exterior wall and floor applications. It is suitable for fixing ceramic, vitrified, engineered, artificial and natural stone surfaces on a variety of substrates, including cementitious surfaces, metal, drywall, plywood, and both absorbing and non-absorbing bases.

HomeSure TileEx EX-566 PU conforms to IS 15477:2019 (Type 5) and EN 12004 R2T standards. According to the company, its advanced PU-epoxy hybrid formulation provides deformability exceeding 30 mm, making it suitable for large-format tiles, natural stone applications and challenging substrates where conventional adhesives may not deliver optimal performance. The product also offers extended open time and longer pot life, enabling greater installation precision and ease of application on site.

"The growing adoption of large-format tiles and premium interior finishes is driving demand for more advanced installation solutions in the market," said Lokesh Jain, Business Head – Tile Adhesive, Putty and Paint Division, Walplast Products. "HomeSure TileEx EX-566 PU offers contractors and applicators a premium solution that combines strong bonding performance and superior finish quality across residential and commercial projects."

Commenting on the product development, Sanjay Pawar, Head – R&D and Quality, said, "HomeSure TileEx EX-566 PU has been developed using advanced PU-epoxy hybrid technology to meet the evolving technical requirements of modern tile installation systems. Our R&D focus was to create a high-performance adhesive that delivers superior adhesion, flexibility, and durability across multiple substrates while ensuring better workability and long-term application stability."

The launch further strengthens Walplast's HomeSure portfolio, which includes wall putty, construction chemicals, admixtures, gypsum-based products, textures, paints and allied building solutions. The company currently serves the market through a network of more than 800 distributors, 6,000 dealers and 65,000 influencers across India.

Walplast Products has expanded its HomeSure portfolio with the launch of HomeSure TileEx EX-566 PU, a two-component polyurethane-epoxy hybrid tile adhesive designed for high-performance tile and stone installations across residential and commercial projects.Developed to address evolving construction requirements, the adhesive offers strong bonding strength, flexibility and long-term durability for interior and exterior wall and floor applications. It is suitable for fixing ceramic, vitrified, engineered, artificial and natural stone surfaces on a variety of substrates, including cementitious surfaces, metal, drywall, plywood, and both absorbing and non-absorbing bases.HomeSure TileEx EX-566 PU conforms to IS 15477:2019 (Type 5) and EN 12004 R2T standards. According to the company, its advanced PU-epoxy hybrid formulation provides deformability exceeding 30 mm, making it suitable for large-format tiles, natural stone applications and challenging substrates where conventional adhesives may not deliver optimal performance. The product also offers extended open time and longer pot life, enabling greater installation precision and ease of application on site.The growing adoption of large-format tiles and premium interior finishes is driving demand for more advanced installation solutions in the market, said Lokesh Jain, Business Head – Tile Adhesive, Putty and Paint Division, Walplast Products. HomeSure TileEx EX-566 PU offers contractors and applicators a premium solution that combines strong bonding performance and superior finish quality across residential and commercial projects.Commenting on the product development, Sanjay Pawar, Head – R&D and Quality, said, HomeSure TileEx EX-566 PU has been developed using advanced PU-epoxy hybrid technology to meet the evolving technical requirements of modern tile installation systems. Our R&D focus was to create a high-performance adhesive that delivers superior adhesion, flexibility, and durability across multiple substrates while ensuring better workability and long-term application stability.The launch further strengthens Walplast's HomeSure portfolio, which includes wall putty, construction chemicals, admixtures, gypsum-based products, textures, paints and allied building solutions. The company currently serves the market through a network of more than 800 distributors, 6,000 dealers and 65,000 influencers across India.

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