Hi

[Mike Lumb]

Just about to start on mu first stone tiling job. Question number one is can I use standard EVO adhesive (Evo 701) to fix marble tiles to a plastered wall???

thanks to all who respond.

 

[DHTiling]

Hello and welcome.

Not a brand I know.

 

[Ian]

Welcome along to TF


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[White Room]

Is this the stuff

 

[Bubblecraft]

Can't use ready mixed for stone tiles. You will need to use a cement based adhesive. Personally, I'd use a Bal adhesive. Depending on your working speeds would determine which one. You will need a White based adhesive. If your quick or are working with smaller tiles or minimum amount of cuts, I'd use Bal Rapid Set White. 45 min pot life, grout after 3 hours. For large format or if you have several cuts, Bal Single Part White. 5 hour pot life, grout after 16 hours. Everyone has their own preference. That's mine. Hope that helps. Mind & prime your Walls first, I use Bal SBR. Don't mix different brands of adhesive & primers

 

[Mike]

you also need to check the weight of those marble tiles. a plastered wall has a weight limit of 20kg per m2 including adhesive and grout

 

[Gall.B]

Hello & Welcome. Not a brand you would find many pro's using, needs to be a white non acrylic and as mentioned check the background is suitable. Is it a wet area?

 

[Mike Lumb]

that's the stuff. Local builders merchant said it would be o.k. but I have my doubts....

 

[Rich]

:lol: I love builders merchants.

As the guys have said above, you will need a white, cement based (powder) adhesive that is suitable for stone. If you are in any doubt it should say on the bag. Bubblecraft has suggested BAL above, they are very good but I find them pricey so prefer to use Mapei adhesives. Might be worth looking at both and comparing price.

Have a look through the link belowandd see if there is a Tile Giant near you, they will sort you out with a suitable adhesive


Mapei: Tile Giant Store Finder...

 

[Gazzer]

View attachment 701-super-plus-non-slip.pdf

I dont see anything about being suitable for stone.

 

[suave]

welcome! think u have your answer m8

 

[Gazzer]

The chances are that the marble will be too heavy for plastered walls anyway.

 

[Rich]

Here is a link to a brilliant bit of info put up by Whitbeam (hope you dont mind me using it Mark).

Have a look through


Please read: Tile Weights

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

As above and :welcome:

 

[nybor62]

welcome, deffo powdered addy needed , loads of choices , mapei , webber, bal , and as above check weights,