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Andy Tiler

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Problem with batten stands is that the batten wil slump where its not suported when using a heavy tile and spf adhesive

Hi Charlie I use 2x1 timber batters.
And never had a problem with slumping!
Just prop it up with tiles or summat ;)


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I honestly think that the legs are a good design and I like the new clip together battens they have the potential to be useful to some people but I think you have over estimated its value. At the price you have it at there is no hope of me ever even trying it. I would still have reservations even if you halved the price. But I do hope you find your market. Just to say as a tiler I wish you would not promote dodgy fixing practise in your videos.
 
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I don't think yous understand what I mean, its not the stands that slump its the timber. Let's say over a 2m span I would usually use about 6-8 screws to attach batten. Now using the stands then they are only supported in 2 places. If you take a 2 meter piece of 2x1 timber , place on the ground and lift one end then look down it, it will slump very slightly + there never totally straight anyway hence why I fix with so many screws using laser. Stands are maybe ok for small tiles but we already have non slip adhesive for them!
 

Sean Kelly

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Sean Kelly

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What happens if the wall is longer than 2.25 m ?:smilewinkgrin:
I had better buy 2 sets then! Seriously, most rooms I do are about 2m long. I'll give them a go and report back.
 

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