Help with tile adhesive

[Qwerty]

Agree with above......... use Mapei Keraflex (I always use the maxi version) and also Primer G. Top advice given already........ just dont be tempted to use a regular drill for mixing as it may well burn out. Either invest in a budget (sub £100) mixer, or rent one for a few days (may as well buy one at some rates charged!)

Good luck

 

[Peter]

A drill isn't essential if it's a one off. A good stick of wood and a bit of elbow grease will suffice.

 

[nwatson6]

LoL I have already killed two drills, both mains, whilst using a holesaw whilst drilling holes for routing pipes and cables! I only have my SDS drill and a cheapo cordless left! I have borrowed a 400mm tile cutter and a table tile saw. Funds are tight(hence why it is DIY), so I cannot afford a mixer.

Does anyone know what the retail price of Primer G, and P9 are in Tile Giant, that is assuming I can get it in Swindon?

I have spent some considerable time trying to decide where to start etc, and I think I now have a plan. I think?

 

[White Room]

I'd use a bucket trowel, which I use most of time anyway

 

[Daz]

You can mix the adhesive with a bucket or gauging trowel, but don't attempt too much at a time.

Just find the number for your local TG and give them a bell in the morning. Mention that you are a member of tilersforums and they should look after you.

Tile Giant

 

[Peter]

Nothing wrong with a bucket trowel. Used one most days a week for 4 years in a squad where there was 1 drill between 7 tilers. :yikes:

 

[nwatson6]

Well popped into Tile Giant this morning, got fairly blank looks when I mentioned Mapei P9. I got steered towards Mapegrip D2, I said I had been told powdered adhesives were cheaper. Sales assistant had a fiddle with the till when I asked how much, and she then had to double check with a colleague, yes price was right, paid £23.90 for two 15kg tubs(screwfix have this at £16 for 7.5kg tub), and was told to bring my receipt back if I need more and they will supply at the same price

So thank you to all the help and advice. I can start tiling this evening.

 

[beanz]

I find hand mixing with a long (3ft is about perfect 😀)stick easiest, no need to work a sweat up lol!

 

[diamondtiling]

Well popped into Tile Giant this morning, got fairly blank looks when I mentioned Mapei P9. I got steered towards Mapegrip D2, I said I had been told powdered adhesives were cheaper. Sales assistant had a fiddle with the till when I asked how much, and she then had to double check with a colleague, yes price was right, paid £23.90 for two 15kg tubs(screwfix have this at £16 for 7.5kg tub), and was told to bring my receipt back if I need more and they will supply at the same price

So thank you to all the help and advice. I can start tiling this evening.

Tubbed addy is no good in a bathroom, you need a bagged adhesive.

Tubbed addy belongs in the bin............:ban:

 

[Stephen@Weber]

Another good wall adhesive is weber set plus if you have any stockist's near by, you'll have to mix it but you should get about 4 hours in which to use it, any acrylic primer should do.


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Sorry didn't read the latest post!