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kevb

it is mixed some on tiles and some floor. Have removed as much as possible but still adhesive residue left.
I think that maybe the adhesive was left too long to apply at times and it was very hot in the room. This is probably one of the main contributory factors now i thins. Anyway once i get some of that Mapei adhesive i will ensure that i either get slow drying or get it down quick in the evenings when it is cooler.
 
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Matt

it is mixed some on tiles and some floor. Have removed as much as possible but still adhesive residue left.
I think that maybe the adhesive was left too long to apply at times and it was very hot in the room. This is probably one of the main contributory factors now i thins. Anyway once i get some of that Mapei adhesive i will ensure that i either get slow drying or get it down quick in the evenings when it is cooler.
Which is your closest Tile Giant?
 
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Matt

There is one in sittingbourne which is in the south east of kent. it is only a couple of miles from me but i am still removing old adhesive and dont think i will get it removed by 4pm when they close. Regards.
Thanks. I just wanted to check what they had in stock before you made the trip. They have Keraflex Maxi (White and Grey) in stock. Keraflex Maxi is a flexi adhesive that will do what you need to. It also has an 8 hour pot life and open time of about 30 mins which will help a great deal in this weather. Good luck with the job :thumbsup:
 
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diamondtiling

I would be looking at that floor first, It sounds suspect to me, go over it with a fine toothcomb and make sure their is no bounce at all, you must use the correct addy, do you know a tiler that could give you some info by looking at it for you, you have wasted money already on addy already, if your definately not getting a pro in to do it then a few quid as a tip for a bit of knowledge seems a small price to pay to get you on your way ( i'm a poet )

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smurf21

Bal flex is not rapid setting adhesive and is absolutly fine for timber floors though it is recommended that a primer is NOT used prior to fixing, if you want a faster set then bal rapid flex is the way to go but it does not have to be rapid setting for timber floors just flexi. :thumbsup:

But if you can see the floor flexing when you press on the trowel then you have a deflection problem with the boarding which will need sorting first.
 
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Which tile adhesive brand did you use most this year?

  • Palace

    Votes: 9 6.0%
  • Kerakoll

    Votes: 14 9.3%
  • Ardex

    Votes: 11 7.3%
  • Mapei

    Votes: 44 29.1%
  • Ultra Tile

    Votes: 18 11.9%
  • BAL

    Votes: 36 23.8%
  • Wedi

    Votes: 3 2.0%
  • Benfer

    Votes: 2 1.3%
  • Tilemaster

    Votes: 21 13.9%
  • Weber

    Votes: 18 11.9%
  • Other (any other brand not listed)

    Votes: 16 10.6%
  • Nicobond

    Votes: 7 4.6%
  • Norcros

    Votes: 3 2.0%
  • Kelmore

    Votes: 4 2.6%
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