My biggest tiling job yet

[Old Mod]

So you sound like you know what you're talking about tomorrow, basically if it is anhydride stick an antifracture mat/ decoupler down with an anhydride specific adhesive like anhyfix.
It will need a prime coat first.
Stick your decoupler/antifracture mat down and then you can use regular cement based adhesives on top.
If you don't use an antifracture, you'll have to use the anhyfix to stick the floor, but general opinion of most is that using an antifracture affords so many benefits it's worth it, even if it's not a heated screed.
If it's sand and cement, which sounds doubtful, tile in an conventional way, still using expansion joints. Which for a best result should be actually cut into the screed not just in the tiling.
Oh ok some heating, best stick to the 40m2
Well that gives you a good excuse to push for the antifracture/decoupler too.
You can use a cold joint as an expansion (mastic) but not perfect.
That's basic info but should help you thro the first conversations.
So rest is up to you.
For now anyway.

 

[John Benton]

Just noticed that you are in Navenby Carl, been through there loads of times, was down in Metheringham all weekend just got home

 

[Carl Haynes]

So you sound like you know what you're talking about tomorrow, basically if it is anhydride stick an antifracture mat/ decoupler down with an anhydride specific adhesive like anhyfix.
It will need a prime coat first.
Stick your decoupler/antifracture mat down and then you can use regular cement based adhesives on top.
If you don't use an antifracture, you'll have to use the anhyfix to stick the floor, but general opinion of most is that using an antifracture affords so many benefits it's worth it, even if it's not a heated screed.
If it's sand and cement, which sounds doubtful, tile in an conventional way, still using expansion joints. Which for a best result should be actually cut into the screed not just in the tiling.
Oh ok some heating, best stick to the 40m2
Well that gives you a good excuse to push for the antifracture/decoupler too.
You can use a cold joint as an expansion (mastic) but not perfect.
That's basic info but should help you thro the first conversations.
So rest is up to you.
For now anyway.

3 fall. Thank you so much for your help and advice. Much appreciated. Cheers mate.

 

[Carl Haynes]

Just noticed that you are in Navenby Carl, been through there loads of times, was down in Metheringham all weekend just got home

Yeah. Great butchers shop here too. Odlings.

 

[John Benton]

Haha great mince pies, my wife used to go there when she lived down there

 

[Carl Haynes]

Haha great mince pies, my wife used to go there when she lived down there

Very nice pork pies and haslet too. Lol

 

[Carl Haynes]

Bed time for me guys. Thanks very much again.

 

[Old Mod]

Well I hope you read this in the morning.
Sorry been a tough weekend.
If it turns out to be anhydride it WILL need sanding. There will be a laitence covering on top which needs to be removed.
Using a 60# carborundum pad and floor polisher. Swept vacuumed and primed.
And the heating system needs to be have commissioned i.e. Put through a complete heating cycle in the correct manor.
Sorry it's an afterthought, but very important nonetheless.
Good luck.

 

[Dan]

67 replies and 533 views in like 36 hours!

I can see this thread getting even more interesting too!

 

[Time's Ran Out]

We're here to help!

 

[Flintstone]

This chap is the new @mp3wizard

 

[Italy]

no local, you are mistaken.
look for the welcome trend of carl.