Bal Grip - Have I been hustled?

[Impossible]

Hello, As I have a Topps Tiles 5mins drive from me I decided to get some adhesive in prep for tiling. After reading many posts that white star was the way to go, I asked my local Topps. I was told that they do not sell it but sell Bal GRIP, I choose to buy a 15kg tub after telling the bloke "I want to do it right first time" and he pointed at the GRIP.

Upon searching here, I found this thread

http://www.tilersforums.com/tile-ad...7635-white-star.html?highlight=BAL+White+Star

Not only have I paid £29 for it, but I have seen white star seams to cover more bases and cheaper! I have decided its going back and im off to CTD in my lunch break tomorrow. Its kinda annoyed me that I went to Topps thinking they werent a B&Q =(

Imp

 

[Spud]

i havent used bal grip for years but before white star came out it was the best shower proof ready mix on the market it had a strong amonia smell to it and it stuck like sh..to a blanket not sure if it is the same these days, topps isnt really the place to go if you are looking for a good deal

 

[DHTiling]

This will explain the difference between the 2....white star is a top notch dispersion used in the right application...


BAL White Star

White, highly flexible, non-slip, highly water-resistant ready-mixed organic dispersion ceramic wall tile adhesive utilising the latest raw material technology and employing the highest quality acrylic resins. Conforms to BS EN 12004 for a D2TE Adhesive.

Suitable for use in dry and wet duty locations including heavy duty commercial applications such as communal showers and commercial kitchens. Ideal for use on a variety of backgrounds including cement:sand rendering, plaster, plasterboard, paint, sheets and boards, tilebacker panels and existing ceramic tiles. Suitable for use on worktops.



BAL Grip

White, high quality, flexible, non-slip, ready-mixed organic dispersion adhesive for fixing porous bodied ceramic wall tiles and mosaics to most interior walls. Acrylic-based, water-resistant adhesive suitable for use in both dry and wet conditions.
Suitable for use on worktops, on cement:sand rendering, clay brick, medium density concrete, sheets and boards, tile backer boards, plasterboard, plaster, glazed tile & brick, painted surfaces. Conforms to BS EN 12004, Type D, Class 2T.

 

[TilingLogistics]

I think Grip is only made for Topps isn't it?

Kev

 

[DHTiling]

You can buy it from any BAL supplier kev....just that topps chose to replace white star with it, must have got a better deal with it or summit.......