Depth Of Slc Over Heat Mat System

[MTiler]

Hi

Im going to be laying a UFH mat by Heat Mat, in their instructions it says to have at least 8mm of SLC above the wire. Should I do that or will just having wires completely covered be fine?
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cheers
Sharon

 

[CJ]

3mm cables.

5mm self level Is fine

 

[peteablard]

I don't think I've ever put that much down over UFH, normally 2-3mm

 

[Andy Allen]

I normally allow 2 m2 per 20 kg bag..

 

[Dave]

It will state in the pdf of your choice of slc , the minimum depth required , some say deeper over timber floors ..

But If your heat mat says 8mm , then isnt that your answer...

 

[MTiler]

It will state in the pdf of your choice of slc , the minimum depth required , some say deeper over timber floors ..

But If your heat mat says 8mm , then isnt that your answer...

But why do most people only just cover the UFH then and not go thicker? Thats why I asked.

 

[Dougs Third Go]

I'd normally go 2-3mm over cables Sharon, coupled up with a solid bed of adhesive using a 10mm trowel wiggled down to a 5mm solid bed you've got 8mm coverage there.

 

[Dave]

But why do most people only just cover the UFH then and not go thicker? Thats why I asked.

Ahh ok , i always go no less than 6mm , but depends on slc ..

 

[MTiler]

I'd normally go 2-3mm over cables Sharon, coupled up with a solid bed of adhesive using a 10mm trowel wiggled down to a 5mm solid bed you've got 8mm coverage there.

I'll be laying mosaics so wont be using an 8mm trowel lol.

 

[jobdone]

Always put down between 6-8 mm.
Webber floor flex states 10mm min over timber.
For mosaic i always do two layers as the second only a couple of mm and rolled out with the pin roller

 

[MTiler]

Always put down between 6-8 mm.
Webber floor flex states 10mm min over timber.
For mosaic i always do two layers as the second only a couple of mm and rolled out with the pin roller

I'm using Weber Floor Flex. How long do you wait before you put down second layer?

 

[MTiler]

My next question is how the hell am I going to lift a tub full of 25kg of slc and about 4-5 litres of water ? Lol

 

[Dave]

I'm using Weber Floor Flex. How long do you wait before you put down second layer?

When it's OK to walk on Sharon , depending on the version , one sets in 90 mins and the other 2-4 hrs. Don't forget floor flex is 10mm on timber.

 

[Dave]

My next question is how the hell am I going to lift a tub full of 25kg of slc and about 4-5 litres of water ? Lol

Mix in 2 smaller batches or in one tub and split into another for carrying upstairs

 

[MTiler]

When it's OK to walk on Sharon , depending on the version , one sets in 90 mins and the other 2-4 hrs. Don't forget floor flex is 10mm on timber.

That has been mentioned ta.

 

[MTiler]

Mix in 2 smaller batches or in one tub and split into another for carrying upstairs

Obviously lol

 

[Dave]

Obviously lol

Well you might not have thought that

 

[jobdone]

I always let it dry over night and prime between coats.
Put a board over the wire and knock up on that in the room. Dont forget clean water and a sponge for any splashing

 

[MTiler]

It's so annoying there's a nice flat floor lovely for mosaics but the customer is having UFH. Poo .

 

[Dave]

Oh the joys of being a tiler

 

[J Sid]

When it's OK to walk on Sharon , depending on the version , one sets in 90 mins and the other 2-4 hrs. Don't forget floor flex is 10mm on timber.

You taking about the new one they have just brought out @Dave

 

[Dave]

You taking about the new one they have just brought out @Dave

The newer version of floor flex sets in 90 mins and they have another new slc that sets in 45-60 mins.. Rapid floor i think its called.