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    Mapei renovation screed primer

    Hey guys I've got a new, tampered concrete floor. Not sure if I need primer before applying Mapei Renovation Screed If yes, I've got a ton of SBR. Will this work? The screed will be containing UFH pipes. Thanks ES
  2. N

    Rocatex acrylic primer with Rapid Level 30?

    Hi Has anyone got any experience of using Rocatex acrylic primer with Rapid Level 30? I’ve got a load of primer left as well as some RL30. Thanks Andy
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    Length of time between applying primer and fixing tiles

    I'm having some tiles taken up and redone as they were previously fixed incorrectly (mainly lack of adhesive coverage). The contractors are asking to return on two separate days first to take up the tiles and prime the screed, and the second day to fix the the tiles. My question is, should they...
  4. kiteboy

    Primer now or just before tiling

    Hi all Hopefully have a tiler comming this Wednesday to make a start on kitchen tiling Was going to prime today onto a gypsum screed with Bal APD but not sure if I should wait to just before tiling or not Was going to do a 50:50 first coat today then maybe wait until the day before starting...
  5. kiteboy

    What primer and adhesive - underfloor calcium sulphate

    Hi all Just wondering if there are any recommendations for correct primer and adhesive for a kitchen with underfloor (piped) heating on a calcium sulphate screed Ive was planning on using Bal APD primer and BAL adhesive but Ive just read that BAL stuff is cement based so perhaps no good...
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    Primer after tanking Hardie Backer?

    I’ve got Hardiebackers for my en suite walls and will be tanking them with BAL WP1. Do I then need to apply a primer for the adhesive after tanking? I’ll be using Mapei Keraflex S1 as my adhesive. Cheers.
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    SBR or PRIMER G for SAND/CEMENT RENDER??

    Sorry if this thread has been posted but i really can not find the answer. I want to know which primer to use on sand/cement render prior to tiling, i have mapei adhesive, so maybe primer g? or SBR (as its on sand/cement render)? Do i need to dilute? I have also use Mapegum WPS tanking to the...
  8. J

    Mapei Primer G. Question

    How soon after painting plaster with Mapei primer G can you begin tiling? I can't find an answer in their blurb TA
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    Primer & P5 moisture resistant T&G chipboard before I laying Aquapanel?

    Hello, please can someone advise me before I mess up and waste loads of time and money! Do I need to prime P5 moisture resistant T&G chipboard before I lay Aquapanel? Also, do I have to then prime the Aquapanel before I lay the ceramic floor tiles? I will be using Mapei flexi quick set tile...
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    Applying primer methods

    Hi guys How does everyone apply primer do you use a old sponge and sponge it on or do you use a large paint brush? Cheers in advance
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    Right adhesive and primer?

    Hi. Just wanted to make sure I’m doing this right... I have moisture resistant plasterboard dot and dabbed on walls. Floors have tile backer board down. Walls to be tiled top to bottom, floor tiles too. All tiles are 600x300. I am looking at getting the adhesive and primer. Was going to...
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    bostik primer coming off when scrapping feet on

    Have used bostik primer yesterday and it took some hours(4) to dry to walk on without anything coming off. I was going to put my self leveler on top however when i twist my feet on it firmly, some comes off. Would this be the norm or has this not bonded properly. I was of the thinking that this...
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    My 1st Job Levelled with addy - Is primer needed?

    I've boarded my bathroom with moisture resistant plasterboards and hardie tilebacker for the shower area. I've then primed the boards with weber pr360. Then used scrim cloth to cover the joints and used weber.set SPF addy to skim over the joints and level the plasterboard tapers and any other...
    • Mark Parmley
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    • needed primer
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: DIY Tiling Forum
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    BAL Can I use BAL ADP primer with Mapei Kereflex on plaster board?

    Shortly I hope to tile a wall ( skimed plaster board ) that has previously been painted with matt emulsion. The plan is to sand / grind off the paint, then prime and tile. The tile wt.is within the loading capacity. Questions. Is the wall prep ok? Can I use BAL ADP primer with Mapei adhesive...
    • Geoff Stafford
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    • adhesive bal bal adhesive board building adhesives can grout mapei mapei adhesive mapei grout plaster plaster board primer
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: DIY Tiling Forum
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    Which primer do you like for concrete floors before S/L?

    I have 3-4 choices from the "builders depot " . wondering if most are roughly the same or one stands out as been really "better " want to level up with self levelling after
    • LJD
    • Thread
    • canada concrete floor floor tiling floors primer which
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
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    Any primer required?

    Just about to start tiling an older concrete floor (20 ish years old) that has previously had self levelling applied with carpet on top. Is in sound condition with a few minor hollows, - nothing major. Going to lay 9mm porcelain tiles (600 x 600) and wondering if any form of primer required...
    • Stuartpaul
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    • primer required
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: DIY Tiling Forum
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    Tiling over tiles primer

    hi all I wondered what people recommend as a primer before tiling over old tiles? Any suggestions greatfully received. Thanks
    • Rob Harrison
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    • canada over primer tile tiles tiling
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
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    BAL Bal apd primer used with Mapei powder addy is this ok ?

    Can I mix match these brands
    • Ben Ross
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    • adhesive bal bal adhesive building adhesives grout mapei mapei adhesive mapei grout primer this used
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Tile Adhesive and Grout Advice
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    Tiling on fresh plaster

    Had the bathroom skimmed over 2 weeks ago and is now dry. Some chases in the wall had to be bonded and skimmed and its still a little wet but I want to get started on the walls that are dry. Bal adhesive pack im using says to prime with bal prime APD before, is there an alternative brand people...
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    Type of Primer

    i am about to tile my bathroom using a rapid set (powdered) adhesive using 500 x 200mm ceramic tiles. One of the walls has previously been painted. The paint is well adhered to the surface cant scrape off. What advice on a good primer to use on this surface Thanks
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