Hi,
I should start off by stating that I am an experienced DIYer only but have tackled some fairly tricky jobs in the past such as full restoration of Sash windows, rebuilding/insulating a whole suspended floor and various tiling and paving jobs with success.
I own a Victorian terrace house and I recently bought some Original Style Victorian Floor Tiles and I would like to do the tiling myself, partly because I enjoy the challenge but also due to the fact that I am planning on selling my house in the next couple of years and I want to keep costs to a minimum.
I want to lay in a simple geometric pattern down the path (2140mm*94mm) leading up to my door. The path is square, level and solid. It has been down for at least a decade and there are no cracks.
I will check that that tolerance level is +/- 2mm max and that there is a slight angle for run-off but other than that I was planning on laying the tiles straight onto the concrete slab using Nicobond Standard Set Flex S1 Adhesive.
Having read some posts in this forum and online, I am a bit unsure whether I should use a self levelling compound or screed of some sort. I am thinking this because some of the aggregate, is showing through the top of the concrete bed and I am concerned about adhesion.
I have height to play with so am not fussed about doing this extra job but would rather go without the hassle if possible. What are people's thoughts on this issue. I am aware that it likely wouldn't harm to put down a screed but I am looking to understand if the benefit would be worth the extra cost and effort.
I appreciate some people will tell me that I should simply hire a professional and I am grateful for this advice. that being said, I have decided that I am going to undertake this job myself and would really appreciate the advice on the specific question I am asking.
Thanks,
Joe
I should start off by stating that I am an experienced DIYer only but have tackled some fairly tricky jobs in the past such as full restoration of Sash windows, rebuilding/insulating a whole suspended floor and various tiling and paving jobs with success.
I own a Victorian terrace house and I recently bought some Original Style Victorian Floor Tiles and I would like to do the tiling myself, partly because I enjoy the challenge but also due to the fact that I am planning on selling my house in the next couple of years and I want to keep costs to a minimum.
I want to lay in a simple geometric pattern down the path (2140mm*94mm) leading up to my door. The path is square, level and solid. It has been down for at least a decade and there are no cracks.
I will check that that tolerance level is +/- 2mm max and that there is a slight angle for run-off but other than that I was planning on laying the tiles straight onto the concrete slab using Nicobond Standard Set Flex S1 Adhesive.
Having read some posts in this forum and online, I am a bit unsure whether I should use a self levelling compound or screed of some sort. I am thinking this because some of the aggregate, is showing through the top of the concrete bed and I am concerned about adhesion.
I have height to play with so am not fussed about doing this extra job but would rather go without the hassle if possible. What are people's thoughts on this issue. I am aware that it likely wouldn't harm to put down a screed but I am looking to understand if the benefit would be worth the extra cost and effort.
I appreciate some people will tell me that I should simply hire a professional and I am grateful for this advice. that being said, I have decided that I am going to undertake this job myself and would really appreciate the advice on the specific question I am asking.
Thanks,
Joe
