Mapeker vs Keraquick

[tubs]

There seems to be confusion since Mapei lauched the posters regarding using Mapeker on oveboarded ply, was wondering if anyone can clear this up before someone has comeback using the wrong material on ply, cause I thought Keraquick was for ply and Mapeker was for concrete !!!

TUBS

 

[hillhead]

Hi tubs, i don't care what was said, mapeker for floors(screed) and keraquick for ply(latex included if possible), i have even started using keraquick on all floors !!

 

[tubs]

Hi tubs, i don't care what was said, mapeker for floors(screed) and keraquick for ply(latex included if possible), i have even started using keraquick on all floors !!

Im the same its peace of mind for the sake of a few £'s!!

 

[Fred]

keraquick every time.......used to be an Adrex man...........

 

[DHTiling]

keraquick every time.......used to be an Adrex man...........

I used to be a bal man...:smilewinkgrin:..

Deffo mapei now....and it's not just the price...( that helps) but mapei adhesives are so much smoother to use...IMO..

 

[TrumpersUnited]

I'm with Tubs on this one i'm well confused.

overboarded ply = Mapeker or Keraquick

I called Mapei this week and they confirmed Mapeker is fine for overboarded floors, so what is the point of Keraquick?

Perhaps Mapei can shed some light on this?

i'm with Tubs there is confusion and i'd like to know before i make a costly mistake.

 

[DHTiling]

The only confusion is, it seems you are trying to save costs by using mapeker...????

Use keraquick like you would have before then there is no risk...

Mapeker might be suitable because it is that modified compared to other rapidsets but c,mon you are the tiler here and use what product is purposely designed for the job..

Yes! mapeker maybe capable of doing it but keraquick will do it better is all i'm saying...

So use the adhesive that deffo works without the risk...

 

[oldgit]

just my 2 bobs worth you should never use sp flex on any wooden floor IMO.

 

[chrisroe]

in somple my type terms

they have upgraded mapiker so it can do what kerraquick can but only just

 

[jonnieb1962]

in somple my type terms

they have upgraded mapiker so it can do what kerraquick can but only just

sorry lads but i would never use any water based adhesive directly onto plywood i've seen too many jobs where the tiles have de-bonded,i either use latex plus or cover the floor with ditra matting first,they made these products for a reason and not just to make more money,costs a bit more but i,ve never had to go back to a job to re-stick loose tiles,
toon army,

 

[DHTiling]

sorry lads but i would never use any water based adhesive directly onto plywood i've seen too many jobs where the tiles have de-bonded,i either use latex plus or cover the floor with ditra matting first,they made these products for a reason and not just to make more money,costs a bit more but i,ve never had to go back to a job to re-stick loose tiles,
toon army,

Hardibacker is good as well..

 

[jonnieb1962]

Hardibacker is good as well..

yes to be honest dave i use hardi backer board more than ditra these days as its quicker to put down and gives the floor more stability but some people like my present job specify ditra,

 

[DHTiling]

I like both....some say it is over kill.. but i like over kill rather than failure..

welcome aboard mate..

 

[jonnieb1962]

I like both....some say it is over kill.. but i like over kill rather than failure..

welcome aboard mate..

cheers mate,

 

[Ken Bruty]

I like both....some say it is over kill.. but i like over kill rather than failure..

welcome aboard mate..

Me too!!!!