Mixed adhesive for large tiles in shower?

[k_d_ch]

I am a DIYer, about to tile walls in a shower. I have water-resistant plasterboard waterproofed with
Mapei Aquadefence. I am going to use large (250x500x8) tiles laid horizontally. I have been looking
for a water resistant, anti-mold formula in a bucket, but soon noticed that most on the market are only
suitable for tiles up to 300x300 in size. One product that explicitly says it is suitable for extra large tiles is
Evo-stik Large Tile Extra Grab adhesive. It does say on the bucket it is ``shower proof'', which I interpret
as water-resistant, however it does not mention any anti-mould properties. I suppose I should still go for
this one, using an anti-mould grout afterwards, but wanted to know the opinions among the forum
participants. I don't have experience using powder adhesive, so I am not sure I would get the consistency
right, and for that reason I am looking for bucket stuff. It has been mentioned on this forum that the
correct kind of trowel should be used, I guess this is to get the final thickness of the bed right, but I would
still welcome any comments on this as well.

 

[DHTiling]

Please do NOT use tubbed adhesive on those tiles.. use a Powdered adhesive and a slow setting one to make it easier for you to work with..

 

[k_d_ch]

Thanks for your advice, I understand what you mean.

 

[Alan.P]

As Dave says, please please please do not use tubbed adhesive, the mixing instructions / quantities are on the bags, err on the side of caution, you can add water slowly if needed to get the right consistency.

 

[bugs183]

Thank god you asked, that Evo stick adhesive is POO!!!!
Powdered slow set as above!!

 

[robertson60]

Hey kd, im a newbie to tiling myself, i have used tubbed stuff before, but im halfway through doing my bathroom with large tiles and powder addy, and you will be surprised how easy it is to mix, and how much adhesion there is, i worked out the quantity for 4 tiles at a time, for me its 4 litres of powder, 3 glasses of water, mrs went ape lol
, cheap paddle mixer of flea bay and a drill, dosnt sound very proffesional, but works for me.

 

[jlktiling]

evostick is no good for anything.
Powder powder powder.

It isnt hard to mix at all, lets face it, if we can mix it up, you will be able too!

 

[demi34]

No no bucket adhesive only powder mate

 

[afright]

Evo-stick tubbed should be given the big evo! powder all the way.

 

[fatboy]

id go with mapei addy or topps gear powder not tubbed

 

[Ian]

Weber set plus. Been using it for a few months now. Highly recommended.