mosaic addy for porcelain

[2020Tiling]

anyone recomend a good adhesive / grout for white porslain mosaics ? ive only got 3mtrs to do and as far as i no bal mosaic fix only comes in a 20kg bag tiles are going onto plastered wall kitchen splash back . thanks :5::grinningelf::gingerbreadhouse::drummer:

 

[The D]

Re: mosaic addy for porslain

this is the stuff you need http://www.mapei.com/public/GB/products/110_adesilex p10_gb.pdf

 

[Bob McLean]

Re: mosaic addy for porslain

Try Mapei Ultramastic111 adhesive its a a premixed tub so best left overnight to cure before grouting. Make sure you have correct trowel as too thick adhesive will come through the grout gaps in the mosaic.

 

[2020Tiling]

Re: mosaic addy for porslain

thanks, ive got a 3mm trowel just didnt want to spend a fortune on adhesive as i quoted the customer on ceramics and she got porslain mosaics :mad2:

 

[Gazzer]

Re: mosaic addy for porslain

thanks, ive got a 3mm trowel just didnt want to spend a fortune on adhesive as i quoted the customer on ceramics and she got porslain mosaics :mad2:

Then tell her its extra due to different products.

 

[White Room]

Re: mosaic addy for porslain

As above, why should fund the job

 

[jgw1]

Re: mosaic addy for porslain

For porcelain mosaics where the choice is the BAL range which would you guys recommend:

Rapidset flexible or Mosaic fix? (both are in 10Kg bags which is the size I need)

25mmx50mmx10mm porcelain mosaic on 300mmx300mm sheets on plasterboard with skim that I applied to repair surface after tile removal.

 

[kilty55]

i love mosaic fix,

 

[grumpygrouter]

Def Mosaic Fix for me. One of the best addy's I have used.

 

[DHTiling]

Re: mosaic addy for porslain

For porcelain mosaics where the choice is the BAL range which would you guys recommend:

Rapidset flexible or Mosaic fix? (both are in 10Kg bags which is the size I need)

25mmx50mmx10mm porcelain mosaic on 300mmx300mm sheets on plasterboard with skim that I applied to repair surface after tile removal.

Both not priced very well though are they..

Any modified cement based adhesive will do the job.. and as above some dispersion adhesives are suitable as well.. but for me bagged only.

 

[jgw1]

I was going tub but today you guys persuaded me to go powder.

Topps powder is a burden on my wallet but they are convenient, close to where my tile shop is - and I am not trade. Not too bad as long as I can get a bag that is close to what I need. I love spf but ~£50 for a 20Kg bag and 3.5 sqm eek.

 

[DHTiling]

How much...ffs..

Go to Tile giant and get Mapei..

 

[jgw1]

I tried a bag of mapei for my kitchen and did not like it - it did not mix well (mixed by hand). Could not get the lumps out like I have with BAL. Wasn't sure if it was the product or a bad bag or the man

 

[jgw1]

Tile Adhesive

eek

 

[user123]

I sympathize with the Topps Tiles lament, and the prices are just shocking.... our nearest Tile Giant is over two hours away, and the local stone importers sell Mapei grout but no adhesive, what's all that about? I do like the Ultra adhesives, too, so if you can get that where you are, jgw1, go for that... much cheaper and very versatile, come in 5 kg bags, too