Gulf stone

[Ian]

Just been having a little scout round the forum with regards to the above tile, what is the general concensous, 2 part or rapid cement based adhesive and do they need sealing? Had a look on the LTP site with regards to the sealing and there is no mention of gulf stone. Thanks all.

 

[Spud]

2 part whenever I fit them and I would seal them as I have seen them stained by grout

 

[DHTiling]

Gulf stone is quartz grit and resin and doesn't need sealing IMHO... and a 2 part adhesive is recommended.. Mapei grani-rapid is one

 

[Ian]

Is the main reason for not using SPF just to do with the water possibly deforming the tiles, or is there an adhesion issue also?

 

[DHTiling]

Depends on the quality of the tile.. cheap ones don't like water from single part adhesives.. but it is the bond yes... and they don't like heat from UFH..

 

[enduro]

Gulf stone is quartz grit and resin and doesn't need sealing IMHO... and a 2 part adhesive is recommended.. Mapei grani-rapid is one

Mapei grani-rapid is what i use.

 

[hillhead]

I haven't seen any of it over here yet.Nice looking stuff though.

 

[Ian]

I've seen a fair old bit of it in the suppliers but not fitted any yet, until now. These tiles are bright pink! I'll post a few pics over the next couple of days, might even be a nice one for JOTM.

 

[DHTiling]

Loads of colours coming out.. a few chinese suppliers at KBB...

 

[Ian]

Reading the boxes today, I think these are from Oman, I'll check tomorrow, nice quality.

 

[Mike]

I've seen a fair old bit of it in the suppliers but not fitted any yet, until now. These tiles are bright pink! I'll post a few pics over the next couple of days, might even be a nice one for JOTM.

I laid some Chinese ones recently which looked bright pink/red bri. I didn't seal them and they were fine. I could smell the resin when cutting them.

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[Ian]

I laid some Chinese ones recently which looked bright pink/red bri. I didn't seal them and they were fine. I could smell the resin when cutting them.

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I profiled a couple of them this afternoon and the smell was very odd, I thought I'd set fire to the back of my van until I realised it was the resin!

 

[Mike]

did they polish up okay bri? i'll have to look inti the profiling bits but up to now i've not needed them

 

[Daz]

I've seen a fair old bit of it in the suppliers but not fitted any yet, until now. These tiles are bright pink! I'll post a few pics over the next couple of days, might even be a nice one for JOTM.

Bri, my job is with the bright pink 300 x 300 ones from Topps. Its a wetroom so I may bung a few pics in JOTM too :lol: :lol:

I look forward to seeing your profiled pics mate.

Daz

 

[Ian]

did they polish up okay bri? i'll have to look inti the profiling bits but up to now i've not needed them

I think so Mike, going to get them in the daylight this morning and have a proper look at them.


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[Ian]

Still a bit dull, this is up to 1500, ordered a 3000 and buff pads from stone tools today so that should bring them up better. Still a couple of lines in the profile to smooth out, didn't spot them until I got them in natural light.






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[Mike]

that looks spot on bri they look the same tiles as i did recently

 

[Ian]

I should get the pads tomorrow so can use them Thursday, I'll post another couple of pics after.


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[John Benton]

I laid some Chinese ones recently which looked bright pink/red bri. I didn't seal them and they were fine. I could smell the resin when cutting them.

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I fixed black recently on an ongoing job. The smell of the resin was out there, and I liked it, in a strange kinda way. :rolleyes2:

 

[Ian]

New pads arrived today.



I'll give them a blast tomorrow.


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[DHTiling]

:lol: :lol:

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

:lol::lol:

 

[Ian]

Even the wife thinks you're funny! I don't, and I can't swear at you! lol


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[Ian]

Much nicer finish now








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