Decoupler and anhydrite

[Ian]

Just a quick one, when sticking a decoupler to a low laitence anhydrite screed would you use a gypsum based adhesive? (creative impressions addy being used to stick the tiles)

 

[DHTiling]

It is a spot on way to do it... how big an area is it.?

 

[Ian]

Not big (8 m2) but it is a shower room, and if memory serves me, the gypsum based addys aren't recommended in wet areas? Is that right or am I getting my wires crossed!!!! (The wet room bit has just occurred to me after writing the first post)

 

[DHTiling]

No they are not and neither is Anhydrite screeds.. So ye waterproof it..

 

[Ian]

Is there a specific product suggested for this or will a standard tanking solution suffice?

 

[DHTiling]

You can use a tanking paste ye as well...

Is the floor heated.?

 

[Ian]

You can use a tanking paste ye as well...

Is the floor heated.?

Yeah, wet!

 

[DHTiling]

Check suitability of tanking paste on heated areas before hand.. but Ajax did say a while back that tanking pastes etc can be used..

 

[Ian]

Many thanks as always Dave.

 

[Ajax123]

might be worth a call to Sab at creative impressions. They do a range of water resistant grouts now as well. specially for this type of scenario. I found out today. Although Daves tanking suggestion is equally valid and sensible.

 

[DHTiling]

Quite few comps trying to accommodate these screeds now Al..

 

[Ian]

might be worth a call to Sab at creative impressions. They do a range of water resistant grouts now as well. specially for this type of scenario. I found out today. Although Daves tanking suggestion is equally valid and sensible.

Thanks Alan,I've got to give them a bell about the order of addy so will ask the question then.

 

[DHTiling]

Do report back with your findings Bri.. all the more info on this matter the better

 

[Ajax123]

nicobond are about to launch their gypfix as well. they will operate through distributors so it will be easier to pick up a few bags here and there which is good news.

 

[Gazzer]

nicobond are about to launch their gypfix as well. they will operate through distributors so it will be easier to pick up a few bags here and there which is good news.

Hopefully this could be the answer to my immediate problem.