polished porcelain problems?

[DHTiling]

Just some info to think about..

BS5384-4 advises that stresses may develop within the tiling system as a result of movements due to such factors as drying and shrinkage and moisture movements in the background and thermal and moisture changes in the tiling.
These stresses, if not properly controlled,can be sufficient to cause loss of adhesion and bulging or cracking of the tiling..

So worth thinking about when finding a cause for de-bonded tiles and cracked L cuts etc... Stress is a major factor on heated screeds..

 

[deankyall]

LOL.. various forms we could say,, but wet heat systems in the uk built into screeds are getting common now.. so times move on and tiling has to move with it..

which in essence is my point, it hasnt ,even on here the past few nights i hear different ideas and opinions, have the adhesive companies moved on too? in electrical and plumbing trades there is nic and gas safe ,a standard wich must be adhered to, set out by a industry body,in tiling it is a mish mash of different ideas and methods ,so it should be ,"yes with underfloor heating a decoupling mat is always reccommeded "and then there is no difference to pricing between differnt tilers,only on their m2 ,then we all earn more equally too,by the way i think fastflex and topps 2 part adhesive is great stuff ,stick almost anything well,just a basta.. to use.

 

[DHTiling]

The sooner UK tilers are licensed the better IMHO..

 

[deankyall]

also if things have moved on with tiling they should also move on with other trades,screeds, why arent there expansion joints,set in the screed,on most jobs there arent,and i cant see how they work when there is just one on surface,and most customers recoil in horror when you explain the method and look of a shluter joint,the building industry needs really to talk to each other, same as plasterers,mostly useless when it comes to flattening walls nowadays,angle beads round windows always a nightmare

 

[DHTiling]

Knowledge dean.. that is what it comes down to.. screeders just bang it in and leave the rest to the tiler..

 

[DavidJ]

Hi
Im just about to put some Topps Tiles - Brussells Porcelain (highly polished) 60cm X 60cm on to my kitchen floor, just have afew questions _
1- do they scracth/loose the high glossed polish easily some sites say polished porcelain tiles loose thier shine/scratch within a couple of days of being laid?
2 - do they need to be sealed -if yes what is best sealer?
3 - Once sealed will this retain the polished surface?
4 -howoften will they need to be resealed?
5 -what is best product to clean tile with?
6 - is their wax on the surface that needs to be removed?
Thanks
　
David

 

[deankyall]

they will not scratch or lose their shine ,unless there has been a major fault with the tile ,as im not familiar with this tile,i can only say some come pre sealed, and others dont,ask retailer,if there is wax then this can be removed with lithofin wax remover or similar from bal, hg etc