Cleaning tools of adhesive each time is slow - must be a better way?

[Algy]

I'm using an adhesive (Weber.set RapidSPF) that goes off fairly quickly, good for some things but a pain for large areas to tile. Because those large areas always have a few fiddly bits that take time.

So I only get a few tiles done before it starts to go off and I need to then stop and clean up everything. The cleaning is taking longer than the tiling.

Is there a better way to work?

Maybe I just need to shell out for the more expensive delayed set adhesive?

 

[andyb1]

Re: Cleaning tools of adhesive each time is slow - must be a better wa

Use slow set for large areas, cheaper than rapid normally.

 

[CJ]

Re: Cleaning tools of adhesive each time is slow - must be a better wa

Yup.......slow set as and when possible. Takes the pressure out of the job.

 

[andyb1]

Re: Cleaning tools of adhesive each time is slow - must be a better wa

As CJ, slow set as much as possible, wouldn't bother with rapid if i didn't need to.

 

[J Sid]

Re: Cleaning tools of adhesive each time is slow - must be a better wa

Lay all full tiles, then dry cut the tricky ones before you do a mix. Simple........

 

[The D]

Re: Cleaning tools of adhesive each time is slow - must be a better wa

Stop messing about and pull your finger out you big bunch of girl pants

 

[Mr Tiler]

Re: Cleaning tools of adhesive each time is slow - must be a better wa

I think in this weather most rapid set addy goe off fairly quickly, get the bulk down and do the cuts after

 

[Diamond Pool Finishers]

Re: Cleaning tools of adhesive each time is slow - must be a better wa

i very rarely use fast set its just not needed in my game, i always keep a bag of FS just in case i need some though ...... and always have my tools spotlessly clean as i work! with regular washing in the mixer bucket .......

 

[afright]

Re: Cleaning tools of adhesive each time is slow - must be a better wa

When it gets caked on, a quick wiz with the grinder makes a difference then off you go again,lol.

 

[AliGage]

Re: Cleaning tools of adhesive each time is slow - must be a better wa

A spare bucket full of water and a 2" paint brush saves loads of time,

But I tend to use slow set as much as possible.

 

[mike1979]

Re: Cleaning tools of adhesive each time is slow - must be a better wa

On big floors I lay the bulk of it down then drop back and do all the cuts dry then fix them I do have to say I have been using porcelanosa porca quick adhesive and it goes off like a rocket and at the end of the day I been cleaning my trowel with an abrasive wheel on a disc cutter coz it's a sod to get off !!

 

[Rookery]

Re: Cleaning tools of adhesive each time is slow - must be a better wa

Between mixes I wiz the whisk and leave it stood in a bucket of water. After a day or two any dried on adhesive comes off easy with a hammer.

 

[AliGage]

Re: Cleaning tools of adhesive each time is slow - must be a better wa

Between mixes I wiz the whisk and leave it stood in a bucket of water. After a day or two any dried on adhesive comes off easy with a hammer.

Thats what I do. Few knocks with my bucket trowel and it falls off.

 

[One Day]

Re: Cleaning tools of adhesive each time is slow - must be a better wa

Slow set for me. (captain slow)

Why rush?!

Just don't grout slow set for 72hrs.

 

[Algy]

Re: Cleaning tools of adhesive each time is slow - must be a better wa

Thank you all for quick replies. When I went to CTD they want twice as much for a delayed set adhesive, which is why I ended up with the rapid. But I'll certainly change to a slow set now. Time is money after all.

 

[One Day]

Re: Cleaning tools of adhesive each time is slow - must be a better wa

The Weber Set SPF white (slow set) is a lovely smooth adhesive and worth the money imo.

 

[Rookery]

Re: Cleaning tools of adhesive each time is slow - must be a better wa

CTD have got Mapei P9 slow set white at a tenner a bag. Great stuff.

 

[Perfect Tiling]

Re: Cleaning tools of adhesive each time is slow - must be a better wa

I usually use bal spf which has a 5 hour pot life. I wish someone made an adhesive with a pot time in the middle. 30 mins too fast...5 hours too much...give us an hour imo. I carry a bucket third full of gravel. Fill with water at the job an whis whisk in it to keep shiny as new. When at a job with a gravel drive just renew it.

 

[judge]

Re: Cleaning tools of adhesive each time is slow - must be a better wa

its a shame you cant add a catalyst to the addy to control the cure time :smilewinkgrin:

 

[Diggy]

Re: Cleaning tools of adhesive each time is slow - must be a better wa

Tend to wash the trowel after using each bucket of muck , seems to work for me , always got water beside me when working.

Edit: PS , one of those little stanley window scraper things is handy , I use my Harris long handle scraper to give mine a once over if it set little too quick also.

Diggy