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    Latex self levelling on Dpm

    Hello l’m doing up a cottage in Dorset. I’m moving the kitchen into a ‘60’s built extension. It’s got a concrete slab and tho it doesn’t seem damp I can’t see any dpm. After talking to Everbuild/Sika’s technical department I’ve used their 908 Blackjack as a dpm with Sika latex levelling compound...
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    SBR latex based primer for no more ply

    need some advice, did not read instructions properly, and put undiluted SBR tilers primer onto backer boards , the boards have a shiny finish to them now -- will this be an issue when tiling ?
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    Anhydrite+Ditra+Porcelain - Mapei Primer or not / Keraquick with or without Latex Plus

    Hello Everyone! First time writing here. 😅Contemplating the horrendous prospect of installing underfloor heating in a fully inhabited house with furniture and belongings now in the garden I have read a ton of posts on this forum and you’ve been a marvellous help. So, a zillion thanks ahead of...
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    HELP! latex this crap floor or grind it down?

    Hi all, I've got a porch/bathroom to tile. My contractor says to tile straight onto the concrete foundation but its a bloody mess. What prep should I do here? Latex over it all with self leveler ( Ardex na ) or should I use hardiebacker or somthing.
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    Kitchen Floor tiling on Latex Self Levelling Compound

    Hi all, needed some advice. Can you fit kitchen floor tiles on a surface made level using a latex self levelling compound. Can you tile straight onto the latex levelled surface or would you need to do something else before laying the tiles. I hope i have been clear and if not apologies as this...
    • londonchap81
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    • bathroom canada compound floor floor tiling kitchen kitchen floor latex levelling mixing self self levelling self levelling compound tiling
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
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    Mapei Latex Plus required over SLC?

    Hi, I’m doing tiling for my first time in our bathroom. I had wooden floorboards, which I’ve primed, used tile adhesive and screws with backer board washers at 30cm centres to fix tile insulation/backer boards to cover over, then installed UFH, and covered with 10mm Mapei ultraplan renovation...
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    Do I need to latex over UFH pipe prior to laying ditra matting?

    Hi all, I have recently had JK Underfloor heating route out my existing screed floor with a 15mm groove to take the underfloor heating pipe. They have done a great job but my tiler is worried about sticking the ditra matting straight over the top without latexing it first to take up any small...
    • Eileen Dover
    • Thread
    • ditra ditra matting latex matting over ufh
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
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    Best way to remove karaquick s1 and latex+

    As per title! I have a single tile crack across the long face in bathroom. 10mm thick slate tile set on keraquick S1 with latex+. I am unsure whether to remove it or live with it. It is a hairline crack and only noticeable from certain angle. I know how tough this adhesive is so am not looking...
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    latex slc first or tile straight onto cables?

    Hi I joined and posted on this forum little while ago regarding our bathroom and ensuite wetroom designs - you guys were really helpful and your input really helped us improve the design and make sure the builders have prepared the room correctly. The rooms are nearly formed so we're getting...
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    Builders doing Tiling, Matting Mesh stuck, Expansion gap not wanted - Advice

    Hi Started a job today and been thrown a few curve balls. Customer had tiles cracking grout breaking up (builder said he could do the tiling). Customer said half the tiles had been fixed to concert and half to floor boards. Sounded like a simple tear up, secure floor boards, fix Hardie backer...
    • McLovin
    • Thread
    • advice builders canada expansion floorboards gap latex matting not slc tiling wanted
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  14. Ttt1601

    Green screed

    Hello ladies and gents Asking for a bit of advise from those of you with a bit more experience with green screeds. Floor went down a week ago, was going to tile with bal green screed, put a level on the floor earlier today and ohh dear, I've seen smaller lumps and bumps on a page three girl...
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    Is this ok? Natural stone floor not level after tiling

    hi guys recently had a new bathroom tiled in our new loft conversion . Tiles were laid on top of ply but were told latex would be put underneath to level the floor? There was definitely something put down before adhesive that was left overnight. But now it's finished the tiles are not level at...
    • WaltWhite
    • Thread
    • canada floor floor tiling latex level natural natural stone not stone this tile setting tiling
    • Replies: 125
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
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    Grinding up weak latex

    Hi guys, I've got some latex to remove that's been layed by a builder on a sand & cement screed, I ran a small scraper over it in different areas and it just broke down within seconds back to the screed, so I told client I couldn't tile onto that as it was too weak and the mix ratio must be...
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    Polypipe Overlay

    After finally getting through all of the struggles, it seems that the Polypipe Overlay system is going to be perfect for the job that we need. One thing that I can't seem to find a definitive answer to though is tiling on top of it as it's made from a bonded concrete solution I believe and...
  19. darren pealing

    Latex Levelling

    Got a concrete floor to level out with latex levelling compound,going to grind down a section that is high and I also need to purchase a pin leveller,not done one as big or as out as this,any info this subject would be much appreciated,regards Darren
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    Granirapid with latex

    Using some today and for gods sake how long does this stuff need to go off, then checked the bag and it states 3-4 hours for light foot traffic ....then checked bag date 11-13 and that was from Tile Giant in Borehamwood. The latex is sbr, I've used enough over the years to realise this and the...
  22. D

    Sbr latex

    anyone who may know where i may buy large quantities of SBR the white co- polymer liquid used as a bonding agent, commercial sellers if possible ??? :hurray::thumbsup: thanks for any replies
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    Dusty latex

    Evening fellas. Laid 120kg of Ultra Level It Oneself Levelling Compound at an average of 5mm (to cover UFH). This was poured onto 2 week old latex (same stuff) that levelled out the original screed floor. Prep' has been thorough in the 2 part application, i.e, SBR on original floor, SBR on top...
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    latex for laying on a heated floor as a finished floor

    Hi lads what’s the best latex for laying on a heated floor as a finished floor? And also what’s the best sealer for it? Been out of the domestics to long now and not my thing anymore.
    • Perry
    • Thread
    • aus finished floor floor tiling latex laying usa
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Australia Tiling Forum
  26. S

    adding latex to an adhesive

    Will be laying travertine floor and walls. I have a one part adhesive, works just fine. Friend suggested adding latex to improve adhesion and mix texture. Is this ok?
    • serendipityfox
    • Thread
    • adhesive aus latex tile adhesive usa
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Australia Tiling Forum
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