Preparation What tile adhesive to go for?

[Rhodri]

Due due, looks like I have to order this P9 adhesive online, can't source it local anywhere!

 

[Rookery]

There's lots of alternatives but I'd get it from CTD Cardiff. It's not expensive. Tile Giant have it too or there's other slow set powders by other manufacturers such as BAL.

 

[Rhodri]

Have just found it on tile giant website at double the price of online

 

[Rookery]

Ring them up,
Ask if its in stock
Ask how much is it
say "how much" in a loud voice
See what they'll do it for.
Should be under £18
Never take an on line price for something like this

 

[Rhodri]

here goes!

 

[Rhodri]

Nothing they can do. Seems there may have been if had a trade account with them. What about Weber Set Plus from CTD?

 

[Rookery]

Yes that'll do. Same CTD as Mapei so same trade account issue? Probably same price too.

 

[Rhodri]

The Weber can get for £23.52 each and need 2 at CTD.

Adesilex at Tile Giant is £35 and need 2 also...

 

[Rhodri]

Is there any alternatives in the likes of Wicked, screwfix or b&q before I order one of these online?

Unibond Rapid Set Wall & Floor Tile Adhesive Grey 20kg - https://www.screwfix.com/p/unibond-rapid-set-wall-floor-tile-adhesive-grey-20kg/7840c#product_additional_details_container

Or

Mapei Mapeker Rapid Set Tile Adhesive Grey 20kg | Wickes.co.uk - http://www.wickes.co.uk/Mapei-Mapeker-Rapid-Set-Tile-Adhesive-Grey-20kg/p/102976

Thanks

 

[Rookery]

Mapeker is OK for porcelain but the Unibond I don't know. Both of these seem to be rapid set so if you're not an experienced tiler, it doesn't matter how cheap they are, you're going to throw half of it away as it'll be going off too fast for you. I'd still stick with the Adesilex P9.

 

[Rhodri]

Yes was worried about the speed. I was thinking is make up smaller batches instead mixing the lot up?

I've bought the Adesilex now in any case. Bought online for 15 quid a bag plus a tenna postage. Just won't be done as quick as the Mrs would like but hey ho!

Cheers

 

[Rookery]

You've made the right choice. Mrs will have to wait.

 

[Rhodri]

Well I'm pulling it off. Window wall I could basically pull off with my hands so very lucky didn't tile straight over that!

Plaster seems to be coming off easier than it Should, especially in window recess

 

[Rhodri]

One more for now

 

[Rookery]

Hmmm. The state of the substrate makes me think it should all be taken back to brick then over-boarded prior to tiling.