granfix multi-fix tubbed addy - 250-400 tiles?

[John the tile]

hey thanks for more replies. just got off phone to granfix tech depo who say the addy is fine for the size tiles im using?!?!?!?:yikes:

I WAS gona get the addy myself, told him the price, so when he bought his tiles he let me know he got the blooming addy aswell "cheaper than what i could get it for". tut.

I like the idea of just keeping the stuff for another job. but unfortunately i dont need to because the best about it is i can my hands on as much BAL ready mix as i want. (which is probably better than this granfix stuff.)

im gona try to convince him just to return his stuff with receipt one more time, even tell him to just get the powdered stuff himself if it means i get the addy i want.

p.s its onto plasterboard and i will be leaving it over a 10 days before grouting....

 

[diamondtiling]

Who did you speak to at Granfix that told you the adhesive is fine.

:yikes:

 

[Saltire69]

Maybe so.. but it will take a while to dry and the substrate MUST be porous..

Why work with Dispersion adhesives and take 1: A risk and 2: longer to dry thus making the job go on for longer.

Some tile shops need staff training.

I agree Dave, it was only 10x10 i used it on. Was just quoting what it says on tub.

 

[DHTiling]

I agree Dave, it was only 10x10 i used it on. Was just quoting what it says on tub.

I know..


I was more aiming at the shops advise..:yikes:

 

[djc1960]

Can anybody reccomend a suitable adhesive for 250 by 400 porcelin tiles in a shower onto good solid WBP walls....I was reccomended this multifix but thought I'd check before buying and am glad I did....I was planning to use epoxy grout to avoid the need for tanking and to improve stain and mould resistance....ideally, I'd prefer readymixed but will go with dry if absolutly necessary...Many thanks

 

[dock]

The tiling itself cannot be guaranteed to be watertight (Its in the BS) due to workmanship aspects and/or the potential for a crack to develop due to movement etc.
1 Secure the WBP or exterior grade ply at 200mm centres
2 Tank with Mapegum WPS using Mapeband over joints in boards, internal vertical
corners and junction of wall and floor.
3 Fix in Mapei Keraflex Maxi - solid bed ensuring no voids beneath
4 Grout with Ultrcolor (cement based) or Kerapoxy (impervious).
5 Internal vertical corners and fixtures and fittings use Mapesil AC colour to match
grout.

dock

 

[Burnsy]

Id go for a flexible slow setting bagged addy. I use Benfer as its locally available, priced well and spreads nice but any professional brand would be fine

 

[david campbell]

texting customers is very un-proffesional in my opinion,i know in this day it so much easier and quicker but i still like to add the buisnes like approach of speking to my customers directly