I really need advice on my subfloor pre tiling

[diamondtiling]

Hi gill,

thats not the stuff you need, you want an acrylic bond, any tile shop should stock it.

 

[TiredGill]

Thanks dt...on the phone right now to check the tile places.

 

[TiredGill]

Does 'Primer G' sound okay? :dizzy2:

Edit: Is that just for walls? Pdf doesn't mention plywood, but store told me it's ok on ply.

I'm way out of my depth when it comes to tiling/primers/adhesives etc, it's one area where I haven't got a clue. *insert thicko smilie here* :smilewinkgrin:

 

[diamondtiling]

I am sure thats a mapei product, you will be fine with that gill

 

[diamondtiling]

Yep just checked online for you and thats fine, how much are they charging you? I found it for £6.16 a litre

 

[TiredGill]

Yes it is, I phoned the TileGiant place where I bought the tiles and Mapei adhesive and grout and asked for 'SBR bond or an other 'acrylic bond' and Primer G was suggested.

Thanks v. much for the help.

Edit: Sorry cross posted. I have no idea, lol. I've bought all my stuff from the same place and been given good prices so I just asked her to put one aside for pickup tomorrow. Btw, any idea how much I might need for 4 8 x 4 sheets of ply?

 

[TiredGill]

Just checking......I only paint this stuff on the underside and edges....and not the upper side that the tiles go on? Is that right?

 

[diamondtiling]

its goes on the face for the tiles gill as well, its to stop the ply sucking the moisture out of your adhesive and enable them to stick properly, there is a technical post on here somewhere explaining all the whys and wherefors, mix it at a ratio of 3/1, 3 being the water, and give a couple of coats, a litre will do your sheets.

 

[TiredGill]

Thank you!