What is back buttering?

[Tony Robins]

I came across some instructions on DIY wetrooms, but I couldn't make out what they meant by "back buttering". Can anyone help me out? What is it?:hurray::hurray:

 

[nakhodka2002]

Hi. It's when you apply thin layer of adhesives on a back of the tile before you glue it down. Usually you should do this for floor tiles with flat side of your trowel. So the tile stick with spread adhesive better

 

[charlie1]

As above, more so for dense porcelain tiles, by back buttering your forcing the adhesive to stick to the back of the tile.

 

[CJ]

Take a look.

http://youtu.be/wu_hqcBTzpY

 

[nakhodka2002]

Spot on

Take a look.

http://youtu.be/wu_hqcBTzpY

 

[charlie1]

Take a look.

http://youtu.be/wu_hqcBTzpY

Tav is the man!

 

[Dougs Third Go]

I always maintain that back buttering is combing the back of tile and back skimming is when you use the flat blade of the trowel for a thin spread of addy. Maybe just me being pedantic though.

 

[Stef]

I always maintain that back buttering is combing the back of tile and back skimming is when you use the flat blade of the trowel for a thin spread of addy. Maybe just me being pedantic though.

I'm the other way round Doug,
When I back butter I use the flat edge of my trowel & when I back skim I use the teeth.

Not my own teeth though the ones on the trowel!!

 

[Tony Robins]

Thanks guys, I wasn't expecting such rapid response.
Would you say it's essential for constructing a wetroom?
Should I do it myself or would it be worth paying a pro?

 

[Stef]

Thanks guys, I wasn't expecting such rapid response.
Would you say it's essential for constructing a wetroom?
Should I do it myself or would it be worth paying a pro?

For a wet room I would definitely get a pro in but please do your homework on who you employ or it could cost you a pretty penny.
Someone on this forum will be local to you that would price it up for you.

 

[High Peak Tiling]

Thanks guys, I wasn't expecting such rapid response.
Would you say it's essential for constructing a wetroom?
Should I do it myself or would it be worth paying a pro?

The practice ' back buttering' is essential when using Porcelain or Natural stone tiles in my opinion.

As Stef said, there will be a professional near you who will be able to price this wetroom for you.
We have a dedicated 'I am looking for a Wall & Floor Tiler' section for this purpose.

 

[Colour Republic]

I always maintain that back buttering is combing the back of tile and back skimming is when you use the flat blade of the trowel for a thin spread of addy. Maybe just me being pedantic though.

I can only imagine what your toast looks like in the morning :lol::lol::lol:

 

[Dougs Third Go]

I can only imagine what your toast looks like in the morning :lol::lol::lol:

I wish I had time for toast, by time I've seen to dog, hens, fish, got kids up and ready for school I don't get time for any

 

[Sean SML Tiling]

How do you fit your tiling in between doug?

 

[Dougs Third Go]

How do you fit your tiling in between doug?

do it while kids are at school Sean, don't get chance to stop for lunch either.....

 

[pgc555]

I just came across this post today - I know Armen Tavy personally and agree with his method.
I invented a tool called the "Back Butter Buddy" http://www.primo-tools.com and have had a thread with discussion here before. The video shows it fitting onto a "standard" bucket. Unfortunately, is a standard size here in the USA. The BBB DOES NOT HAVE to fit onto a bucket to work just fine. We are still waiting to revise the BBB to fit your buckets in the UK. - Phil

 

[charlie1]

I usually just hold tile with left hand and spread with right but away from my body like I'm making a pizza, I noticed Armen spreading in to his body, I'd have it all over me if I tried that. if larger than 30 x 30 then I improvise, usually one edge on floor and hold with hand.

 

[Tony Robins]

Thanks guys