Tiling my en-suite

[mcarthurtiling]

i still wouldnt go with whitestar with that size of tile, go with the cement based.

 

[PMM9BRO]

What can I do about the paint issue I handed it down

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How long does it take before the tiles are secure on the wall

 

[PMM9BRO]

These are some pics of what I have done so far, I would welcome some advice on what I can do with the window cill area

 

[PMM9BRO]

Is it easy to mix the cement based stuff

 

[PMM9BRO]

I'm going to get the powdered stuff can anyone advise the best product to buy and can you tell me how long it takes for tiles to set nd do I need primer for going on top of plasterboard

 

[Mr T]

get a mixer paddle from your local diy shop about a fiver just attatch it to your drill and your away just follow the guidline on the packet and should be fine mate

 

[Mr T]

I would advise to prime before hand anyway mate but cant advise on what the best product is as I havnt been doing it long

 

[Ian]

Weber set plus. Easy to mix, just follow the instructions on the bag. It will last at least 4 hours in the bucket.

 

[Ian]

Oh, and just mix half a bag at a time. No need to do the full 20kg.

 

[PMM9BRO]

Any advise on how to make up window cill area and for we setter plus do I need to prime after I sand the pint and it shower roof

 

[Ian]

Use plasterboard to sort your cill and, yes the adhesive is suitable for showers.

 

[True Tiling]

PMM9BRO - The problem with using ready-mixed tub adhesives is that they depend upon moisture loss to cure. In other words, they need to dry out to be hard, whereas cement-based adhesivesa harden through a chemical reaction. When water-based adhesives are applied to paint, the moisture has nowhere to go apart from into the tile biscuit, into the wall, or through the joints to the air to cure. Moisture can't penetrate paint easily. It seems that the adhesive you are using is not drying out because there is insufficient water loss for it to cure. I think the size of your tiles are probably pushing the weight limits that a ready-mixed adhesive can carry also. I would seriously consider holding back the tiling, stripping the paint now that it is wet, making sure the plaster is solid and dry, priming with an proper primer (not PVA!), and tile using a cement-based adhesive. It's only advise...

 

[PMM9BRO]

Thanks for all the advice so far, I'm currently working on e nuking all th paint is off, what a job lol!!. I was looking for advise on my shower area, should I get something like a shower kit to n sure everything sealed at the joints?

 

[AliGage]

For waterproofing?

http://www.bal-adhesives.co.uk/products/waterproofing-kit

 

[PMM9BRO]

is there anything i can do to waterprooff the shower that would be cheaper than the kit?

 

[PMM9BRO]

Hi There

Can you help me with my question relating to waterproofing my shower area, is there a cheaper solotion rather than the shower kit from bal, is therer a paint I can get. Thak you in advance for your advice.

 

[Gazzer]

mapei aquadefense, biscem waterproofing kit etc etc

or for membranes
Dural wp mat
Homelux membrane
Schluter membrane

 

[Gazzer]

Most adhesive manufacturers have a paint on system but there are all pretty much the same idea. Internal corners and joins still need to be covered with tape though IMO

 

[PMM9BRO]

if im using bal tubbed adhesive does it matter what make of paint on system i get and do i need to do this work?, I installed new green plasterboard

 

[Gazzer]

You dont use tubbed on tanking at all .....in fact dont use tubbed in a shower anyway !

 

[PMM9BRO]

Sir Ramic, you seem to know what your talking about, topps rep advised me I could use the bal grip tubed stuff, I have already done the other parts of my en-suite with the tub, however, I'm going to take back the tub I have for the shower area. Do you know any decent weber set plus suppliers in Glasgow or Edinburgh

 

[DHTiling]

CTD glasgow will sell the weber.

 

[PMM9BRO]

Can anyone advise on my question on tanking my shower area, would be be very grateful for any advice

 

[AliGage]

BAL WP1 kit

 

[ianflem]

Where about in Scotland are u located ?