Shopping list for tiling bathroom with 60cm x 30cm tiles

[Lianne]

I am tiling my bathroom with 22sq metres of 60cm x 30cm ceramic tiles and a 3inch marble border; I just need a little bit of advice reagarding the items on my shopping list to carry out the project. My list was compiled with the help provided in another post (http://www.tilersforums.com/tiling-forum/9775-advice-tiling-60cm-x-30cm-wall.html#post79345).

I have now got the following on my shopping list:

4x 20KG BAL Single Part Flexible adhesive (White)
2x 5L BAL Prime APD
1x Dunlop Tanking Kit
1x 1L Lithofin MN Stain Stop
Grout --- Not quite decided on the correct grout yet, but I know I need a flexible waterproof type.
Tile Spacers --- What size are suitable for this size tile?
Tile Adhesive Spreader --- What type do I require? There are so many to choose from, V shaped notch, 5mm notch, 10mm notch etc... I am right handed
Grout float --- again advice is greatly appreciated.
Grout sponge??

I don't think I have missed anything? I am using 22sq metres of tiles with a 3inch marble border; I think I have got the correct amounts. But, please can anyone tell me if what I have on my list is not suitable or sufficient, many thanks for any advice.

Lianne

 

[Lianne]

That's great, thanks Turkish.

 

[Lianne]

What is the difference betwee a square notched and U notched trowel for applying the adhesive - would a non-professional be able to tell the difference?

As you have all probably guessed, I like to make 100% sure I have the correct tools and everything else ready prior to starting a job - sorry to be such a pain, but I have never tiled with large tiles (or on such a large) area before!!

 

[Turkish]

A `V` notch trowel will give you a solid bed of adhesive when you press the tile onto it, ideal for floors or tiling in shower areas. A square notch trowel will give you roughly 70% coverage which is the norm for walls.

Turkish

 

[Lianne]

Hi Turkish, thanks for the info, with that in mind, as I am using 60cm x 30cm tiles and part of the tiling is in the shower, which trowel do you recommend?
V notched 8mm
V notched 11mm
U notched 10mm

Thanks again, Lianne

 

[Turkish]

Hi Lianne, i would probably go with the 10mm or 11mm, either will do on a tile that size.

Turkish

 

[GazTech]

Lianne its a 10mm 'u' notch for the whole application for me, not the smallest of tiles for a wall.....Gaz

 

[Lianne]

That's brilliant, thanks again for all your advice

I will be forever endebted to the people on this forum. If all goes well, I will post the pics in the gallery. Kindest of regards, Lianne

 

[Turkish]

Best of luck!! Can`t say you haven`t prepared!

Turkish