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    rapid set vs standard set

    I am considering giving up using rapid set(spf r) on the majority of my commercial work due to the high level of waste involved ,we lose countless of bags where subbies are knocking up gorilla buckets of rapid and having it set then throwing half of it in the skip,I am trying to guage whether...
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    Rapid set to build up

    Hi All Have ripped out tiles from a bathroom i'm hoping to start on wednesday. In some areas mainly around the window the tile has pulled off the plaster back to the brick so need to build back up to around 15/20mm. If i use bonding coat/skim that i beleive would take at least 3 weeks to dry...
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    Benfer Flexible Rapid Set Tile Adhesive

    :incazzato: My local stockist decided to get this in now and I had to get it as it is an hours drive to the next nearest place. Honestly what a load of rubbish. Full of lumps - I had to sieve them out, it smears and drags rather than spreads and sets off too quickly so you have to keep making...
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    SLC advice required for UFH and overnight set good for tiling.

    I’m looking at a conservatory job end of next week with underfloor heating, 200W per sqm so its the thicker wire mat. I’m planning on :- Tiles with flexible grout Flexible adhesive laid as a solid bed Self levelling compound (SLC) / smoothing compound The electric cable matt with...
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    Tiles not set and falling off?

    Have done tiling myself many times and never ever had this problem. For some reason tiles won't set properly on wall, two have fallen off and a lot of moisture is present. When pulling off spacers that are stubborn a tile might come off, that was two days ago but customer rang to tell me two...
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    Adhesive not set after a week.....

    Hi all Im after a bit of advice please ! we are in the process of laying matt porcelain tiles over a ceramic tiled floor in the kitchen. The exisiting floor is sound and level (we just dont like it!) and have used ready mixed adhesive/grout and a week later we still seem to have tiles that are...
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    Diamond set with border setting out?

    Hi all. How do you guys set out a diamond set floor with a square set border around the perimeter? Would you lay the perimeter first and then cut the diamond inside or do the diamond set first and then work out the perimeter after? Cheers :thumbsup:
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    Daft question of the week....What is the advantage of rapid set?

    Hi All I was on site today with a tiler who had decided to follow my advice regarding anhydrite screed and used a gypsum based tile adhesive - suitable prep to the screed surface was carried out and an acrylic primer used. I asked him what he thought about the adhesive and whether he felt it...
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    Weber set plus

    Is this ok for porcelain 600 x 300 tiles? Can you use it on ply? Ta
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    Anyone tried profix rapid set fexible yet, made by BAL ?

    As above , got a sample from my local supplier for free to try out, retails at under £10 a bag, was wondering what it is like, anyone ? Cheers tubs :thumbsup:
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    Topps rapid set

    Is it me, or does this stuff go off quickly! I thought I had a short time with Webber SPF!
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    How would you set this one out?

    Sometimes i'm amazed at what pro tilers can do, check out this youtube YouTube - Tile installation - 20"x20" on slab floor - How to - Atlanta, Alpharetta, Roswell How do you set a border out like that? the walls must have to be perfectly square? or do you cut to the border? Looks like he...
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    Toppfix rapid set

    Doing a small 3m2 bathroom floor today and used Toppfix rapid set flexible for the 1st time to see what it was like. Mixed and troweled OK, tiles down for 1.30pm went for lunch came back to grout the floor about 3.30pm but there was still quite a bit of movement in the tiles. Toppfix is...
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    6 piece Forge steel level set from Screwfix £29.99

    Hi, Has anyone seen or used the 6 Piece Forge steel Level Set in Nylon Bag from Screwfix?https://www.screwfix.com/prods/45395&cm_mmc=Campaign-_-E09W21-_-A-_-LevelSet?source=aw It normally retails at £69.99 but now they are £29.99 which I think is a good buy. Just wondering what you all...
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    standard set adhesive

    i was wondering whats the lowest price standard set floor tile adhesive. i normally use bal but thought id save myself a few quid.
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    Topps own brand single part flexi rapid set adhesive

    Has anybody used this, and if so is it any good? They sold me £200 worth in place of BAL SPF (I believe normal...not rapid) that I originally wanted. I am due to go pick up the 7 bags tommorow eve, but was wondering if I should ask them to swap for BAL?

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