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square sticking
Yes, about 1.5 mm
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Joseph Kover
I always do 3-4mm skim with throwel. It gives more leverage plus it's better connect to the Adhesive on the wall. 1mm skim not enough on bad walls
Check back my previous post I added more comment
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square sticking
Don't get me wrong, I am not going to start ripping them off, I don't do this as a job and I am taking my time trying to get it looking good and have found using a straight edge handy as a guide to getting the tiles flush. I need the extra help because I am not very skilled at the job (if at all !). It just puzzled me why they were pulling in and wondered if I was doing something wrong that one of you could spot or he maybe had before. It is only a mm or so and not a big deal just a bit strange.Go on mark 🙂
If I'm honest, you do seem a bit ocd Pete , you have got to be a engineer ?
I'm all for a good job, but you are talking MMs (not the chocolate treat, the measurement 😉)
Which in a man made product like a tile it is well wihin BS
Personally , owt 600mm or over is and can bend slightly , it even mentions it on some boxes , even lash clips won't help matters .
i doubt any tiler would stay on the job if you came in with your 12" ruler and pointed out a 1mm gap, big lippege , yes it's the tilers fault , slight, and I mean slight bowing, it's usually product error
I'm not having a go Pete, we are all entitled to our opinion mate ,but it does have a ring of a bit of OCD
Cheers Pete
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Joseph Kover
1.5mm skim on the tiles are porous dries instantly.(you see at grouting it's dries instantly) On the wall you started you can't change for different skimming but you can do on new wall and see if it works. You get more adhesive needs for sure just make sure you calculate extra
3-4 mm skim on the tiles is with the teethed side not with the flat just to make sure 🙂 I do vertical on the wall and horizontal on the tiles usually.
One more thing
These tiles usually have a little lip on their edge at their back goes around while centre part is not
3-4 mm skim on the tiles is with the teethed side not with the flat just to make sure 🙂 I do vertical on the wall and horizontal on the tiles usually.
One more thing
These tiles usually have a little lip on their edge at their back goes around while centre part is not
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Old Mod
How are you getting on with the Rubi straps Pete?
Bed you're loosing the will to live aren't you?😛
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Time's Ran Out
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square sticking
The box says ASA Tiles on the front
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square sticking
It's a bit of a mixed bag really, I do like the fact that they are slimmer but I am not so sure that they go as tight as the lash system, also for an amateur the lash system is nice and easy to undo and re-tension.
I gave them a soak and tried using both one cup and then two as you suggested and they did the job.
My next job is helping my Daughter with her homework, then I WILL be loosing the will to live !
Cheers Pete
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square sticking
I see what you mean, maybe the slimmer Rubi clips will make a difference ? Hats off to you people who do this everyday.
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Tile Shop
I wangled a "sample" set of the TileEasy clips from our local Tile Giant. Tried them, went back an bought some more. The are much more robust than the genesis and rubi systems, but am still keen to try the Raimondi version. One downside I found with them was that they can push the tile away from the adjacent one. Not too much of an issue, but you need to keep your eye on it when you tighten them up.
One quick question, how long did you leave the adhesive to set before knocking the clips out?
One quick question, how long did you leave the adhesive to set before knocking the clips out?
Which ones are the tileasy clips? I had a quick Google but couldn't find them. I've got the LASH ones and I do fine the base a bit thick to get under the tile as it is curved.
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Old Mod
Have you not narrowed it down at all?
Looking at the available ones, I think the wedge provides more pressure, so I suppose one with a flat base, and that uses wedges! Probably the Raimondi ones would be the best, as their stuff is generally pretty good. I suppose I just worry that because the base is flat, you could potentially pull it down too much?
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Tile Shop
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Tile Shop
Heard a few systems can move the tile when tightening. The caps on those can kinda twist the tile away, opening the joint. Thats why i wanna test the raimondi ones cuz you can push the wedge in the direction of the adjacent tile instead of away from it.
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White Room
Used another similar item and don't like the corner ones....
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Old Mod
It's the use of the pliers that prevents the wedges pushing the tile away.
If you want the best system in the uk market, then get the original Rubi levelling straps.
Pull down from the top, no sideways movement, and plenty of feedback through the pliers.
They've also dropped in price recently, because of all the competition no doubt!
If you want the best system in the uk market, then get the original Rubi levelling straps.
Pull down from the top, no sideways movement, and plenty of feedback through the pliers.
They've also dropped in price recently, because of all the competition no doubt!
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Old Mod
Apparently very similar, but not tried them.
I do have a good friend who swears by them.
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Tile Shop
I swore AT them. Too easy to over tighten them. But then again, if i didn't put too much adhesive under that tile, prolly woulda been ok.
Anyway, who took the thread off topic?
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Old Mod
Not me! 🙄
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LM
I've tried 4 systems. The Australian ATR type, don't like them, too much time taken to construct them before use and they go in the corner of tiles so you can't see if the tiles are aligned perfectly, also not very strong, they break of premeturley far too often. I tried both the 2&3mm sizes and also the T type.
The Lash system I found to be too crude and bulky in comparison to similar type systems.
The Ramondi RLS I tried last week for the first time, couldn't wait to try them as so many members use them. They are very well made, good quality, but they do tend to move the adjoining tile and you constantly have to check that all is in line.
The system I've used the most is the Genesis, both versions. In my opinion this design of clamping tiles is much superior because there's no lateral pressure only vertical therefore no moving of adjoining tiles what so ever, a much more accurate way of working plus there's no tile depth limit restricting you and if your working with say a slate tile for example they can still work. My criticism of this system is that it's not quite as well made as the Ramondi system, the teeth on the pliers do wear out after a while and on the smaller top caps you will get small wastage when breaking them out the next day.
I've yet to try the Rubi system, but as it's the same technique as the Genesis system I'm sure it will be an excellent product, therefore for me it would come down to price and availability.
I'll post a pic of a floor I did using the RLS and the Genesis system together to see how the preformed in exactly the same conditions and tiles.
The Lash system I found to be too crude and bulky in comparison to similar type systems.
The Ramondi RLS I tried last week for the first time, couldn't wait to try them as so many members use them. They are very well made, good quality, but they do tend to move the adjoining tile and you constantly have to check that all is in line.
The system I've used the most is the Genesis, both versions. In my opinion this design of clamping tiles is much superior because there's no lateral pressure only vertical therefore no moving of adjoining tiles what so ever, a much more accurate way of working plus there's no tile depth limit restricting you and if your working with say a slate tile for example they can still work. My criticism of this system is that it's not quite as well made as the Ramondi system, the teeth on the pliers do wear out after a while and on the smaller top caps you will get small wastage when breaking them out the next day.
I've yet to try the Rubi system, but as it's the same technique as the Genesis system I'm sure it will be an excellent product, therefore for me it would come down to price and availability.
I'll post a pic of a floor I did using the RLS and the Genesis system together to see how the preformed in exactly the same conditions and tiles.
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LM
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WetSaw
I spotted the missing clip, where's my prize?😀
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LM
Ok ok, it snapped off while I was tightening it 🙁 The tiles were level anyway so it was fine without it 😉
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