wall tiling on sand cement internal

[davenport.neil]

I wonder if anyone could advise me on how best to finish a sand cement internal wall ready for direct tiling e.g.

-just rubbed flat with poly float
-closed with sponge after being “rubbed”
-fine key with devil float


Any advice / informed opinion welcome.

 

[widler]

devil float(we just called them wood floats in the 80's ),no doubt about it

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

As above for me, fine key but you will need to allow time for full cure, then remove any friable bits from the surface. (caused by the fine key)

 

[Diamond Pool Finishers]

same as phil & wilder ..........

 

[Ajax123]

And me....

 

[White Room]

A good float finish but don't rub up to early otherwise you find it sitting on the floor....a sort roll on roll off action.