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    priming self levelling compound

    i have used this to level out a bathroom floor (link below) Ultra Level It One Fibre Plus | Topps Tiles - https://www.toppstiles.co.uk/tprod45932/ultra-level-it-one-fibre-plus.html do i need to prime this before tiling ? and if so what ratio.
    • David Bingham
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    • canada compound levelling mixing priming self self levelling self levelling compound
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    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  2. JordanLincs

    Self Levelling Compound issue (pictures)

    So this is my first time using SLC, it's Mapei ULTRAPLAN 3240. Once I was coming to the end of the mix I notice a sludge at the bottom, I assume because I've mixed too fast *Facepalm. I mixed half a 25kg bag. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I'm worried the mixed might be too wet now...
    • JordanLincs
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    • canada compound diy issue levelling mixing pictures self self levelling self levelling compound tilers
    • Replies: 48
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  3. V

    Self level compound poor job?

    Hi my tiler screeded my bathroom floor 4 days ago and it hasnt fully cured in places. There also a white powdery residue on top. In some places where its thinnest it has set. In other places not so well - you can walk on it but i tried scraping some of the white residue and slithers of screed...
    • VT23
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    • Replies: 69
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  4. Pritch

    Self Level compound or board first?

    Hi everyone . I have a question to ask about my bathroom. I'm about to install electric under floor heating in my bathroom and lay new tiles . I've lifted the old tiles that were laid directly on top of the chip board flooring but the old adhesive is extremely difficult to get off. Is it ok...
  5. C

    Finishing stages of self build.... Question on anti crack options and Adhesive

    Hi Guys, first of all thanks for the wealth of info on here. I have tried searching to find answers of which I found some but not conclusive As the Tile suggests , just in final stages of completing my self build forever home and have a few questions on the tiling of the downstairs...
  6. S

    Decoupling membrane on self levelling

    Afternoon all, I will be self levelling a 20sqm floor to a depth of 20mm using a flexi levelling compound. My question is, should I fit a decoupling membrane before tiling commences? Thanks in advance, Stu.
    • Stu Brard
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    • canada compound decoupling decoupling membrane levelling membrane mixing self self levelling
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    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  7. J

    Wrong type of Self leveling compound and cracks / underfloor heating

    Hi We had self leveling compound laid about a week ago by our builders in our shower room and through to our kitchen/diner, i`ve been cleaning today and i`ve noticed cracking and breaking at the edges near the patio doors. It was laid onto plywood boards (in the kitchen area) , concrete in the...
    • johnw100
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    • compound crack cracking cracks debonding floor floor tiling heating leveling self self leveling compound underfloor underfloor heating
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Tiling on Underfloor Heating
  8. 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?
  9. C

    Self leveling compound

    Hello, I've recently started renovating our kitchen/dinner. We've had a new concrete slab poured and it appears that the builders have put a tamped finish on it. They used a rack to spread it out and get it level 'by eye'... Due to this, I cant determine how level the floor is and how much...
    • coujin
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    • canada compound leveling self self leveling compound
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    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  10. S

    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
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    • Forum: DIY Tiling Forum
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    Self adhesive tanking corners

    does anyone know of any? I can’t find any to buy, except this kit which isn’t good value but looks like a good kit for sealing upto fitted trays. NEW: Orbry Proseal Bath & Shower Sealing Kit | Orbry - https://www.orbry.com//01/new-orbry-proseal-bath-shower-sealing-kit/
    • Flintstone
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    • adhesive corners self tank tanking tile adhesive waterproofing wetroom
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Tanking and Wetrooms
  12. A

    Self leveler over tiles

    Ive a large kitchen im tiling with 600x600 porcelain tiles in 2 weeks for my brother in law aad the tiles thats already down are well bedded. Tried lifting a few and needed a large kango. 2 reasons why the brother in law asked me is it possible to lay the tiles on top. One is to save all this...
  13. macten

    self assessment online

    Just completed it (yes very last minute.com) but on the page dealing with class 2 and 4 NI contributions it asked if I wanted to voluntarily pay as part of my return to which I clicked 'yes' but it kept throwing up error on page and could only progress once I clicked 'no' So return has been...
  14. C

    Going self employed in 2018 ??

    Hi all, Firstly I have to say that this forum is fantastic, with huge amounts of knowledge being shared by all. Now to my question, which I appreciate will not have a simple answer. I have been tiling and fitting bathrooms on and off for over ten years now (always my own or for friends and...
  15. S

    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
  16. S

    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
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    • 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...
  19. T

    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.
  20. D

    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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