2 bathrooms floors, Completed the first one today

[tysfoot]

Alreet guys

Started a job today, two small bathroom, underscharged cos its a 3 day job and not a two day jon i intisipated. Never mind


Done the main bathroom today. Even grouted in the same day. Do you think this was a wise move. only wanted to do it today was cos i got my Washboy today and was itching to use it

There was only one tile that was slightly moving so im hoping now it will set tight and the grout will keep it down. :whatchutalkingabout

the second bathroom has floorboards but because its so small and the floor boards are secure im gonna tile staright onto them. I was gonna ply it but the cost of more ply is gonna reduce my profit so am also this is gonna be alright

 

[tysfoot]

right so im gonna tile straight onto the floorboards tomos. What should i use for the adhesive. i can only get to Topps tiles. what shall i get and how much is it, Cheers

 

[wayne]

toppfix two part just ask for it at the counter

 

[Fekin]

Or use Admix with the rapidset, that might make it flexi enough maybe ?

 

[Burnsy]

Or use Admix with the rapidset, that might make it flexi enough maybe ?

Needs to be rapidset flexible with admix.

 

[Fekin]

yeah I know, thats what I said in a previous post with backerboard, but couldnt be bothered typing flexi after rapidset again, cos I guessed he knew what i was on about :lol:

 

[Grace'sDad]

Can someone clarify "floorboards"? I think there is some confusion here.

I take this to mean tongue & groove 5" wide traditional style.
Some peeps mean newer caberboards i.e. chipboard panels.

Generally, for traditional floorboards I would only ever use 2 part flexi OR overboard properly with 18mm wbp ply. (I prefer 2 part personally - easier than plying out and saves time)

If it's a newer panelled floor then I have found as long as there is very little deflection (which varies greatly according to quality of building) then Topps rapidset flexible works fine for me. I always prime the boards and throw down extra screws as required, and use a good flexi grout with extra GT1 additive.

Also worth clarifying: single part "flexis" like Topps aren't really all that flexible, but they are cheap and stick well. Two part flexis like BAL Fast flex contain latex crumbs which make them highly flexible. They really are great adhesives but cost a lot.

Weigh up the floor carefully. Don't use 2 part if it's not required, as it's expensive and you will lose work for being too dear. On the other hand, dont use single part adhesive in an effort to simply save cash. As someone else pointed out - learn from you own pricing mistakes. Don't make your customer pay by doing a job wrong coz this will cost you your reputation!

I have even lifted boards and gone under the void to chock the joists and remove deflection. All it costs is a few wooden wedges, screws and half an hour. Then used standard flexi with no probs.