C Chris G Nov 2, 2017 #11 Localtiler said: The tiles are too heavy chris. Click to expand... impish said: Mechanically fix (and bond) wedi board into the lintel, using multiple anchors. Then ensure a solid thin bed of decent adhesive. That will make sure they aren't going to pull the plaster off as gravity takes hold. Click to expand... thankyou for the advice impish , I’m going to see about this option.
Localtiler said: The tiles are too heavy chris. Click to expand... impish said: Mechanically fix (and bond) wedi board into the lintel, using multiple anchors. Then ensure a solid thin bed of decent adhesive. That will make sure they aren't going to pull the plaster off as gravity takes hold. Click to expand... thankyou for the advice impish , I’m going to see about this option.
O One Day Nov 2, 2017 #12 Chris G said: thankyou for the advice impish , I’m going to see about this option. Click to expand... Even a 6mm wedi/jacko/kerdi board will take the weight. Concrete lintels can take a fair bit of drilling though. I'd suggest SDS 8mm bit and these plugs: Fischer High Performance Universal Plugs UX8 4.5-6 x 50mm 100 Pack - https://www.screwfix.com/p/fischer-high-performance-universal-plugs-ux8-4-5-6-x-50mm-100-pack/20669 Pushed in with a squirt of this: Fischer FIP 300SF Polyester Styrene-Free Resin 300ml - https://www.screwfix.com/p/fischer-fip-300sf-polyester-styrene-free-resin-300ml/23386 Just charge it to the customer and explain it's neccessary. They'll appreciate it.
Chris G said: thankyou for the advice impish , I’m going to see about this option. Click to expand... Even a 6mm wedi/jacko/kerdi board will take the weight. Concrete lintels can take a fair bit of drilling though. I'd suggest SDS 8mm bit and these plugs: Fischer High Performance Universal Plugs UX8 4.5-6 x 50mm 100 Pack - https://www.screwfix.com/p/fischer-high-performance-universal-plugs-ux8-4-5-6-x-50mm-100-pack/20669 Pushed in with a squirt of this: Fischer FIP 300SF Polyester Styrene-Free Resin 300ml - https://www.screwfix.com/p/fischer-fip-300sf-polyester-styrene-free-resin-300ml/23386 Just charge it to the customer and explain it's neccessary. They'll appreciate it.
