Large Porcelain Tiling Job (DIY)

[bjkirkham]

Hi,

I'm just about to start my third tiling job at home, but want to get some advice before I start.

I'm laying 600mm x 600mm porcelain tiles on a ply sub floor and have read I should use a cement based flexi adhesive, Looked in wickes Flexible Rapid Setting Tile Adhesive - Tile Adhesives - Tiles Adhesive & Grout -Tiles & Floors - Wickes and B&Q Buildfix Stone & Porcelain Rapid Set Tile Adhesive White 20kg, 8022452048098 would these be suitable or should I be spending more?

Also I have a plasplug 100mm Compact wet cutter, again sufficient? Previously I have only tiled with max 300mm2 and smaller so this has been fine and a dry cutter so wasn't sure if it would handle the bigger tiles even with a new porcelain diamond blade

The area is just over 8m2, its a dog legged hall and I'm using a diagonal pattern.

Thanks - Barry

 

[mikethetile]

i dont know about wickes but buildfix is made by mapei who make excellant adhesives

 

[mikethetile]

oh and :welcome:Barry

 

[paul flight]

:welcome:hi mate if you are going to be doing more tiling it realy is worth you investing in some pro tools ! large format wet cutter ( maybe dewalt) and a long bed dry cutter pos rubi. these will save you time and money and a lot of wasted tiles!!

 

[david campbell]

:welcome:to the forum
i would maybe opt for the buildfix adhesive from b&q as mentioned above as it's of much better quality in my opinion,remember you will need a good bit more than the 5m2 coverage it states on the bag because you will be using a deeper/wider notched trowel and will need to back butter these tiles due to size,i think there is probably a chance the wet saw might pack in looking at these tiles if not you may have problems keeping cuts straight when it pushes against the guard,so it might be worth hiring a bridge saw for half a day.

for a dry cutter maybe something in the budget end like the big clinker for 1m tiles as you will b cutting diagonally it is avaiilable from topps for about £95 or buy a better more expensive model and sell it once you are done

 

[divebommer]

hi barry for adhesives i would not go to bbq or wickes as they are very expensive and not as good i think any way go with the name wedder ? and as for a wet cutter i would try buying a new blade first and see how you go :welcome:

 

[TrumpersUnited]

600x600 tiles on diagonal covering 8m2...best of luck...

 

[david campbell]

hi barry for adhesives i would not go to bbq or wickes as they are very expensive and not as good i think any way go with the name wedder ? and as for a wet cutter i would try buying a new blade first and see how you go :welcome:

the b&q adhesive we have recommended is buildfix and is made by mapei for the diy mate

 

[DHTiling]

Hi,

I'm just about to start my third tiling job at home, but want to get some advice before I start.

I'm laying 600mm x 600mm porcelain tiles on a ply sub floor and have read I should use a cement based flexi adhesive, Looked in wickes Flexible Rapid Setting Tile Adhesive - Tile Adhesives - Tiles Adhesive & Grout -Tiles & Floors - Wickes and B&Q Buildfix Stone & Porcelain Rapid Set Tile Adhesive White 20kg, 8022452048098 would these be suitable or should I be spending more?

Also I have a plasplug 100mm Compact wet cutter, again sufficient? Previously I have only tiled with max 300mm2 and smaller so this has been fine and a dry cutter so wasn't sure if it would handle the bigger tiles even with a new porcelain diamond blade

The area is just over 8m2, its a dog legged hall and I'm using a diagonal pattern.

Thanks - Barry

They will be fine.. let us know how you get on.. maybe even a few pics.. we love pics..

 

[Time's Ran Out]

Barry - I think the adhesive will be fine - but I'd look into hiring some serious tools to cut 600x600mm porcelain across the diamond.

 

[heavytrevy]

A 4-5 inch grinder will do the job as long as its covered by skirts.

Trev

 

[bjkirkham]

Thanks all, think I'm gonna go for the buildfix adhesive and I've got myself a 1000mm dry cutter off ebay, figured I can always resell after i've finished, I post some pics up when I'm done.

Cheers Barry