opinions on pre mixed tile adhesive

[Alan M]

what are your opinions on pre mixed . its would be a lot more convenient for small jobs orwhere there is nowhere easy to mix and mess up.

 

[Mike]

Ok for kitchen splashbacks but that's it imo

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[Ian]

Same as mike for me, reasons being, can't be applied any thicker than 3mm, takes at least 24 hours to dry, can't be used on tiles larger than 300 x 300 and is a lot more expensive per m2 than powdered adhesive.

 

[Stef]

We use a lot of ready mixed on site, its what the company buy us.

It has its pros & cons, Only good for a max tile size of 300x300mm.

Ready mixed is frowned upon on this site but everyone has their own opinion.

Personally i would rather use a slow set adhesive if we have time but if not then a batch of rapid if we are in a hurry.

 

[nybor62]

totally agree with mike & bri

 

[John Benton]

It should be kept in the stores that sell it with a banned sticker on......don't ever use it now:ban:

 

[CJ]

Used to use it a lot for kitchens and small tile jobs..............but I drifted over to powdered stuffs..........and stayed.

 

[Perry]

its the best thing in the world









for the buckets not for the adhesive unless you want to strip paint

 

[Rich]

It is OK if you know its limitations but a lot of people dont look into these. Small ceramics on a flat wall will be fine.

I tend to use a standard setting powder for walls and rapid for floors, cant really see what you gain from using tub to be honest... Apart from the tub itself, that is.

 

[Time's Ran Out]

I think it's wonderful stuff!
You open the lid and out wafts that clean scented aroma of creamy paste just waiting to be spread like butter onto a perfectly flat plastered surface.
You gently push the tiles into its moist surface, gently twisting as you go, and one after another a tile is held in position waiting for a cursory wipe with a damp sponge.
What could be more perfect.


That's my opinion anyway!

 

[Perry]

I think it's wonderful stuff!
You open the lid and out wafts that clean scented aroma of creamy paste just waiting to be spread like butter onto a perfectly flat plastered surface.
You gently push the tiles into its moist surface, gently twisting as you go, and one after another a tile is held in position waiting for a cursory wipe with a damp sponge.
What could be more perfect.



That's my opinion anyway!

perfectly flat plastered surface John where have you seen this ? are you dreaming WAKE UP

 

[Alan M]

why cant you use it on larger tiles. is it the weight trying to pull it off the wall. i think it would be handy for small jobs where mixing small amount is a PITA. tubs are hardy thow

 

[mattle40]

why cant you use it on larger tiles. is it the weight trying to pull it off the wall. i think it would be handy for small jobs where mixing small amount is a PITA. tubs are hardy thow

It won't dry with large tiles, it dries through dispersion through the joints

 

[Qwerty]

I hate to admit it, but tubbed gear has come on along way over the years. I very very rarely ever use it myself, but have been gobsmacked by some jobs that are still standing after a couple of years that were fixed with ready mixed.
I only found out the other day from another tiler that B&Q bathroom displays are nearly all fixed using tubbed gear...... including real stone displays!!! :yikes::47::mad2::behead:

 

[mattle40]

To be fair I hate it myself, when I have the choice it's SPF all the way but iv done a lot of showrooms displays in white star, and stripped a lot that were done with white star and it really does stick a lot better than you think