adhesive

  1. B

    Opinion on adhesive coverage

    I'm hoping to get some opinions on how acceptable the adhesive coverage is on my new floor tiles. The tiles are about 5ish cm hexagons and we recently had to take some up to get the electric UFH fixed. After this I put some tile adhesive in to replace the screed which the repair person dig out...
  2. M

    Faulty or defective adhesive

    I’ve just had my bathroom renovated by a chap recommended by my neighbour.Firstly he quoted by day abs said it would take 10 days! It took 22 so labour cost was £4000I’ve had him come back because the floor tiles are moving and grout cracked. He re grouted using Silicon Now a tile has fallen...
  3. M

    Best Moisture Board & Mapeii adhesive

    I am just about to have a bathroom renovation done and have been reading about different plasterboards. My first question is what board would be suitable for larger tiles 120 x 60 and should it just be cement board or although more expensive, marine ply? Or do you have a better suggestion? The...
  4. D

    Adhesive mix

    Hi guys, in regards to adhesive - is there any advantages of having the adhesive a bit wetter than what is advised on the bag as I am still having problems with coverage. The bag recommended mix seems a bit too stiff in my opinion. I am using maximum trowel size and also back buttering with...
    • Deleted member 57709
    • Thread
    • adhesive
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: DIY Tiling Forum
  5. D

    Adhesive Expiry Date Advice

    Hi everyone, hope you are all well. Two questions: I want to tile over electric underfloor heating cables / Ditra Heat with 600x600mm large format tiles (9.5mm depth tile). My question is the adhesive that I have got which is the correct one for underfloor heating is 8 months old but on the...
  6. A

    How thick should the adhesive be?

    Hi everyone, I am planning to perform my first tile DIY project and I have few questions regarding adhesive thickness, three to be exact: 1. I will attach 6mm backboards to a masonry wall, how thick should the adhesive be? 2. The tiles that will be attached to the backboards will be...
  7. T

    Acrylic primer didn't bond to Larsen Tile Adhesive

    I had an issue recently that I've never seen before and any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. I used a Larsen acrylic primer on gyspum walls as instructed on product (walls had been skimmed 8+ weeks previous and moisture tested prior to sealing and tiling). 18 months later and it...
  8. Dan

    BAL External Tiling Range

    I received an email about BAL External tile adhesive and grout this morning and thought I'd post it to our tiling news area of the forum because there isn't much actual tiling news in here. But if you're looking for workwear you're on a winner. :D :D (no offence to our awesome sponsor...
  9. M

    Need advice. How do I raise the level of just one tile? See picture.

    I didn't tile this old bathroom but I'm cleaning it up, one tile is missing and needs to be almost half an inch forward to match the tiles around it. Can I use extra adhesive? Or extra cement? Or something else like mortar? I really need to get this fixed. Any tips would be appreciated. ed.
  10. F

    Heat resistant tile adhesive

    Hi guys, I have a couple of questions related to tiling a hearth and the surrounding walls around a large wood burning stove. The walls around the stove will be done with thin stone cladding and the hearth will be done with either sandstone or limestone 35mm slabs. Can I use regular tile...
  11. J

    Lime free tile adhesive

    Hello, I am seeking advice please. I have a small tiled balcony on the roof of the conservatory at the back of my house. Hello, I am seeking advice please. I have a small tiled balcony on the roof of the conservatory at the back of my house. The balcony floor is timber covered with fibre glass...
  12. M

    Bal bond apd, plasterboard adhesive

    Hi all I apreciate its not a tiling topic so thought i would stick it here. I have nearly a full bottle of bal apd primer left over from doing my bathroom. I have got to bond a sheet of plasterboard to a brick wall using plasterboard adhesive. I have cleaned the brickwork as best as i can...
  13. J

    Adhesive showing through tiles?

    Attaching pictures… any advice? Is this the adhesive or a defeat in the tile? 8mm porcelain tile. Bostik A150 super grip adhesive. Tiler is more than experienced and not spot technique was used from watching him at work. Thank you.
  14. F

    Reported content: Post in thread 'Approximately how thick should adhesive be for floor tiles? Tiler only using 2mm thick'

    Post in thread 'Approximately how thick should adhesive be for floor tiles? Tiler only using 2mm thick' by Frilly has been reported by Frilly. Reason given: Content being reported:
    • Frilly
    • Thread
    • adhesive floor floor tiles how should thick thread tile tiler tiles
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Best Floor Tiles
  15. F

    Approximately how thick should adhesive be for floor tiles? Tiler only using 2mm thick

    We needed a tiler to lay 46m2 of 800mm tiles to a concrete floor in our new shop. Everyone we tried was not available for a month+, but then through an acquaintance, my partner was told of someone who was available. I had my misgivings as I was wondering why he was available while everyone else...
    • Frilly
    • Thread
    • adhesive floor floor tiles how should thick tile tiler tiles
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Best Floor Tiles
  16. S

    Limestone fireplace installed but adhesive stains all over how do I remove?

    Really need a professional to remove the stains left by adhesive on limestone fireplace any advice welcome. Desperate seeking resolution! What products should I use?
  17. R

    What is the S2 Adhesive people use nowdays?

    Need to tile over groove plank subfloor using Durabase matt for decoupling.
  18. O

    Adhesive Question

    Hello, looking for some advice on a DCF. I am tiling onto existing tiles with new tiles, porcelain 60 cm x 30 cm. I intend to use NX standard set powder, which is suitable for porcelain tiles as it is cement-based. do I need a special adhesive When tiling onto existing tile, if so what brands...
  19. H

    Depth of floor tile adhesive.

    How thick will the finished tile adhesive be for floor tiles, and what size notch trowel should i use(10mm?).
  20. C

    Advice for Tile adhesion concerns in bathroom - BAL White Star tubbed adhesive

    We have our bathroom renovated and contracted an experienced tiler to do the tiling job. We removed 2 of the tiles after more than 48 hours as they had misaligned corners. We noticed there seem to be limited area were the tile BAL ready mixed adhesive has actually bonded to the green...

Featured Threads

Advertisement

Back
Top

Click Here to Register for Free / Remove Ad