mapei adhesives

[gonk31]

Is it just me or is there a big promotion going on with mapei addy`s, it seems every thread i see that someone is saying don`t use that one use mapei.
now i must admit that i work in an outlet that don`t sell there products so have no experience of them, and agree that all the tilers will have there own brand preferences, just seems like someone has been told to always promote mapei coz of the forum sponsorship, but i thought this place was to help people not to get them to only use mapei products,
might just be me has anyone else got any opinions on this,
thanks

 

[david campbell]

very rarely use mapei myself,only when customers want specific grouts and Silicon or a kitchen outfit provides them,i prefer bal but have noticed the difference between them is minimal so don't really pay much attention!:yes:

 

[DHTiling]

Is it just me or is there a big promotion going on with mapei addy`s, it seems every thread i see that someone is saying don`t use that one use mapei.
now i must admit that i work in an outlet that don`t sell there products so have no experience of them, and agree that all the tilers will have there own brand preferences, just seems like someone has been told to always promote mapei coz of the forum sponsorship, but i thought this place was to help people not to get them to only use mapei products,
might just be me has anyone else got any opinions on this,
thanks

That outlet being topps, or am i wrong...


All members on here mention all sorts of adhesives they use....

PCI.
BAL.
Mapei.
Palace.
Ardex.
Weber.

etc etc etc.....but when we have a retailer selling Mapei at unbeleivable prices then isn't it good to let the members know about it...

Same as pro-fix has been mentioned coz our sponsor is selling that at low prices..

If we only allowed Mapei to be mentioned we would delete all mentions of other brands.

What brands does your outlet sell if it isn't topps..? or mapei..

 

[garretridge]

no i just think its a good brand to use i cant get there addy were i am either to be honest i would use pci nano lite if are shops supplied it so easy to use and sticks like poo to a blanket.i have to use unibond and evostick most of the time and to be honest i would use mapei if they supplied it instead!:8:

 

[Leatherface]

Hi Mate
HONESTLY !!!!

I am a free spirit - I have never met any of the guys on the Forum, I receive no financial gain fro recommending Mapei, that is just my preference, as is a number of other guys here, there was a poll a while ago, try have a look for it " What brand of adhesive do you use" We all prefer different ones.
I will always recommend Mapei, because that is the brand I prefer.

 

[wayne]

i think a lot of people have found them to be reasonably priced and its quality gear. i only use the mapei grout. i use loads of different addys but not mapei as i cant get it locally. nobody is promoting it if you look through previous posts you will find people talking about ,benfer ultra,sovereign, granfix,nicobond..etc

 

[kilty55]

i use mapei as they are the best product ive found at the best price,,bal are great but too dear for me,,also like pci but not many stockists round here.

 

[fonz8484]

You have a point and it can seem like that at times! BUT if the forum was sponsored by B&Q would we be promoting their products??? Probably not. Mapei produce reliable materials and have built a good reputation, the same as Bal, they are the Rolls Royces of Adhesives. Who wants to talk about a clapped out old escort?! Not me.unk:

 

[grumpygrouter]

Don't think there is a specific push toward Mapei products. I for one also recommend Ardex adhesives and grouts. if there are questions regarding competing products -bal for instance - and I have something to offer the poster I will give the advice as I see it.

One thing to bear in mind though, the forum is kept free of charge for members to come here and seek advice and it is because of our generous sponsors. Is not natural therefore to steer our information towards products and suppliers that are helping to keep the information free for all and sundry to use?

 

[beanz]

I have noticed a lot more "pushing" of sponsors products over the last month or so, to be honest. Doesn't bother me too much, although at one point it started to sound like we weren't allowed to mention the competition. Glad to say it's back on a more even keal of late.

I think the top brand addy's are gonna be pretty much alike, so i'll go for whatever i can get cheapest. I haven't enough experience to be able to tell the difference yet lol!

 

[Leatherface]

Just to add....
I would love to be able to offer advice on "other brands" that would suit a particular purpose, but as I rarely use any other brand than Mapei, this is not possible.

 

[andy-p]

mapeis good stuff but i just used profix spf for the first time and i was well impressed , easy to mix and work with , good setting times and made by bal, and all for under a tenner a bag.. nice

 

[david campbell]

You have a point and it can seem like that at times! BUT if the forum was sponsored by B&Q would we be promoting their products??? Probably not. Mapei produce reliable materials and have built a good reputation, the same as Bal, they are the Rolls Royces of Adhesives. Who wants to talk about a clapped out old escort?! Not me.unk:

don't knock the ford escort they are classics and i'm on the lookout for another mk5/6 caberet version lol!

 

[beanz]

Who stock Profix Andy?

 

[andy-p]

who stock profix andy?

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