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    Mixing Manufacturers

    I understand best practice and the need to cover myself if something gos wrong so I think I will be going Mapei primer and SLC and adheasive even though i have enough leftover tilemaster primer and adhesive for the job (DIY ) the problem is the SLC needs to be outdoors spec and tilemaster dont...
  2. Slippery

    Self levelling technique

    I have a small floor, around 6msq to level up before tiling. The customer has already poured some SLC but there are still hollows and mounds. Whats the best way of ensuring I get a nice smooth surface across the whole area?
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    Trouble with drill when mixing thinset

    Hi! I was using my drill to mix the thinset and smoke started to come out of it and it smelled like burning. Has this happened to anyone else or it is only my cheap drill not been up to the job? Is there a way to prevent this? Thanks for any advice :)
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    Adhesive and Grout Mixing

    I looked for some data on the mixing speed and size / type of paddle some time back. I noted most paddle mixers were around 700-800 rpm but the Rubimix is a two paddle two speed gearbox machine. Electronic regulator (1st 0-450 r.p.m. / 2nd 0-780 r.p.m.).Ø maximum paddle: 160 mm. I couldn't...
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    self levelling compound

    I am about to start levelling the concrete kitchen floor soon and I have a bit of a question regarding the self levelling compound I have. It is the Ultra Level It One Self Levelling Compound and on the packaging it says 3 to 50mm bed thickness . Does this mean i am not able to feather the slc...
    • schakal
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    • compound concrete levelling mixing self self levelling self levelling compound
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: DIY Tiling Forum
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    Garage floor self levelling help

    Hi guys I have a 30 sqm garage floor I want to tile. The concrete slab was laid in 3 sections and is dipping towards the centre by about 10mm. Not used self levelling compound before so wanted some advice, can I add sand to compound to make it go further? How much compound would I require for...
    • Silver Birch
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    • canada compound floor floor tiling garage help levelling mixing self self levelling
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
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    Self levelling of a swimming pool

    Hi I have a swimming pool to Tile in few weeks time the screeder hasn't done the best of jobs. Need to leave a suitable surface for tiling. Is it possible to self level the floor to achieve this. Would it be ok to use this in a swimming pool?
    • Sk tiles
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    • compound levelling mixing pool self self levelling swimming swimming pool tanking
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: DIY Tiling Forum
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    How long do you wait before laying Ditra onto fresh Self levelling?

    S/L went on yesterday . 10 mm thick .Plenty of air movement to dry. When can I lay Ditra mat ? And should I seal with SBR first ? Thanks
    • LJD
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    • canada compound ditra how laying levelling mixing self self levelling wait
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
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    which self levelling ?

    Going to rip up a tile floor this weekend. I am going to raise the whole level as the bedroom (ensuite) floor is higher .The idea is to remove tile . prime as required and self level .Then apply a matting , then tile etc to match height .So i need a SL that will be able to take tile adhesive...
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    For Sale Half price Self levelling

    20 bags of Mapei echo ultra plan levelling compound. New unused Rrp £20 per bag All 20 only £200 any questions Contact Tim HERE Sorry no personal details in open forums.
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    Advice for mixing Keraflex Maxi S1 White

    A little advice required for a newby to mixing adhesive (previously only fitted small tiles with ready mix). I have 2 x 20kg bags of Keraflex Maxi S1 White - do I have to mix the whole bag as per instructions or can I mix part of the bag? Many thanks .....
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    OSB Prep options - self levelling compounds?

    I know I know OSB3 board is ***** for tiling onto. If only I'd known at the time! Ah well its now pretty well impossible to rip it up and start again SO..... How would I best prep my bathroom floor before laying my ceramic tiles? I've got some good quality flexible adhesive and also some...
    • Daveyd
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    • canada compound levelling mixing osb prep self self levelling
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
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    Self Levelling Compound over Bitumen Adhesive

    Hi, not really sure which section to post this in so apologies if this should have gone somewhere else....I know it's a fairly commonly asked question but I need to level out a downstairs bathroom floor (concrete) and was looking for some advise/reassurance (as this is a DIY situation) that I...
    • Alex3874
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    • adhesive bitumen compound levelling mixing over self self levelling self levelling compound tile adhesive
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Tile Adhesive and Grout Advice
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    New drill for mixing / ripping up floors

    hi I work on site a lot And use makita battery power tools I really need a mixer but I also strip and retile a lot of floors after searching a lot I've come to the conclusion of this. Makita DHR242Z 18V SDS Plus Brushless Rotary Hammer Drill Bare Unit -...
    • Matt Bott
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    • drill floor floor tiling floors mixer mixing new build
    • Replies: 32
    • Forum: Tiling Tools
  19. B

    self levelling compound maximum thickness and alternatives

    Hi all, I'm about to tile a concrete kitchen floor that needs leveling as it currently slopes and runs out by around 40 mm (from one end of room to the other). I just wanted to know whether (a) self leveling compound would do the job and if so, the maximum thickness that can be applied, and (b)...
    • brucelee
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    • canada compound levelling mixing self self leveling compound self levelling self levelling compound thickness
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  21. Mapei UK Marketing

    Grout 'How to...' grout tutorial videos.

    We now have 'how to' mix and apply Mapei grout videos available to view online via the link below... Mapei Video Library - http://www.mapei.com/GB-EN/video-archive-result-1.asp?IDCategoria=163 If you require any further information or samples please message us or email [email protected]
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    Self levelling over wet ufh system

    Hi guys, the job, 140m2 of Mapei renovation screed over profix 15mm ufh system. It was to big for me to lay by hand so got a firm in to pump it. They have done a top job getting spot on flat but after inspecting it 2 and half days after it was laid I found pretty much every where it had the...
    • goz
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    • canada compound levelling mapei mixing over self self leveling compound self levelling system ufh wet wet ufh
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
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    mixing

    someone tried these?
    • Italy
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    • mixer mixing
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Tiling Tools
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    Self Levelling compound 1-10mm & 3-30mm

    Fast-setting, self-leveling, polymer-modified cementitious screed, used for smoothing and leveling concrete or mortar floors, before laying finishing materials like ceramic tiles, moquettes, parquet, vinyl tiles etc. It can be used at a thickness of 1-10 mm. Ideal for quick repairs, as it is...
    • ISOMAT UK
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    • canada compound floor levelling mixing screed self self levelling self levelling compound
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  26. Chalker

    Self levelling

    ive got an underfloor heating floor to lay. It's nuheat lopro. Basically it's a stuck down egg box type with 10mm pipes flipped in. That I have no problem with. But I've then to cover it with thier fibre renforced self leveller. Which under normal circumstances would not be a problem. The...
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