does backerboard need to be primed when using bal powder mix

[cam_low]

thanks

 

[grumpygrouter]

thanks

No....

 

[cam_low]

so where the hell does this bloke at a certain tile shop in the NE tell me it does and look a right doofus in front of my first quote !!!!

 

[DHTiling]

NO!!!! they don't..

Some cement boards ..i.e hardi backer just need a wipe with a damp sponge first.......and which doofus as you put it told you this...?..

 

[cam_low]

Someone at WH tiles

 

[DHTiling]

No primer required!!!!!.......just make sure the boards are clean........

 

[grumpygrouter]

Sounds like he is trying to sell you primer! What make of backerboard are you talking about?

 

[cam_low]

not sure what make, i think he must be trying to make a fly buck !

never mind !

Dave where do you stock up ?

 

[DHTiling]

CTD.....

 

[cam_low]

what products do you use and what sorta discount do you get if you dont mind me asking ?

 

[DHTiling]

CTD will give you upto 34% discount once you use them regulary....but as for products...I tend to use BAL mostly on the adheive and grout side ....Hardi backer boards..( which newcastle now stock)..
I use Ardex k15 or Arditex ( latex ) levellers...
Sealers/cleaners.. i use Lithofin products

etc etc.........

 

[cam_low]

why did mr x at wh tiles try to put me off bal and go for mapei

 

[DHTiling]

You can get some good prices on Mapei...maybe it is his main supplier...either way it is a good brand....