Hello to the world of tiling - Views on best tile adhesives

[Stef]

Weber Flex is really good stuff to use as is Mapei Renovation Screed.

ive been using a plastic spike roller recently & it really does help to work it & get it flat & smooth.

 

[duncthediy]

Dear All,

Thanks for your help

Seems as if SLC is the progressive way forward for UFH installations for the many advantages that it brings - potentially easy to get to if need to repair UFH, level surface for the tile, provides protection for the UFH mat when tiling - so all these reasons SLC is my next purchace and a plastic spiked roller

Next questions is - do I need white addy for a light coloured porcelain floor tile ( Malborough york flags ) or will grey be ok.


Thanks again

 

[Gazzer]

Grey will be ok , I tend to use white though if using a light colour grout.

 

[Mike]

as with sir ramic but make sure you clean every joint as you go, nothing worse than seeing a bit of adhesive showing through the grout

 

[duncthediy]

Dear All

I am very impressed with the world of tilers

All wonderful advice

Looks like white addy since I would want to use "limestone" coloured grout -

The tiles ( 3 different sizes (300x 300, 450 x 450, 757 x450) determine the spacing - Spent most of Sat afternoon dry laying them to sort out the pattern.
So far I have learnt- flexi addy - SLC the UFH mat then tile - use white addy with light coloured grout

Tile cutting
I have a cheap and cherful wet bed tile cutter with a standard disk - I never have ventured into using porcelain tiles and from what other have said I suspect that porcelain tiles will present a bit of a challenge - so while I am on a bit of a roll any top tips for cutting porcelain tiles and anything to watch out for?

I might even end up making a reasonable job of with all this help !

Thanks again

 

[Gazzer]

A new good quality diamond wheel .

 

[Stef]

A Montolit Pro-Gres blade from trade tiler,

Best blade you will buy.