Tile weight on various surfaces

[cass]

towel over and then back butter that makes sense,but if the wall is not leval atoll then dot and dab.

 

[nybor62]

what size trowel are these figures based on

 

[Kingsley's]

Hello guys,

If you're presented with a job that has significantly uneven plastered walls and you're using porcelain (or any other heavy tile), how do fix them without exceeding the 20kgm2 weight limit? I'm familiar with BAL and Mapei thick bed adhesives, however I'm assuming these wouldn't be the answer as a deep bed behind the tile would surely give it an excessive weight?

This isn't a job I have infront of me, it's just a potential scenario that has been puzzling me and any info would be great so I can tackle that job when it does arrive.

Cheers :8:

 

[peckers]

Theres no other way in saying this but the substrate has to be suitable to take the tile weight and size you are using plus addy and grout! End Off

 

[Kingsley's]

Too easy

 

[peckers]

Too easy

ok then how about dob and dabbing scluter kerdi board on the walls and using there mechanical fixings this will straiten the walls and provide a good substrate which will carry the weight. easy

 

[Kingsley's]

Makes a lot of sense - now that is too easy! :smilewinkgrin: I haven't had an opportunity to use Kerdi Board yet. Are the mechanical fixings easy to install? Does anyone know whether Schluter has a brochure or product guide?

 

[mmmadman]

Hi All

I am now considering Trav instead of trav effect ceramic tiles for the bathroom project...!
Just a question its so heavy, are there any issue with peoples floors giving way.....lol....?
I am only using 20 sqm in a small room but it weighs a ton literaly......

Cheers.................:smilewinkgrin:

 

[faithhealer]

Sometimes extra noggins are fitted between the joists for extra support and reducing movement. A good excuse for replacing shabby floor boards too

 

[DHTiling]

Also take into account as to whether your wall substrate will support the travertine tiles..

what do you have..?