Which Adhesive

[Johneeeboy]

Hi Guys

I want to lay 60by30 porcelin floor tiles in the bathroom.The floor is plywood 18mm well screwed down to the sub floor.Very solid, no movement.I have some BAL rapid flexi adhesive but was wondering if there is an additive to use to give a good bond to the ply.Or would I be better using a different type of adhesive all together

Cheers
John

 

[DHTiling]

That adhesive will be fine....no need to prime the face of the ply when tiling with bal cement adhesives......

 

[GazTech]

Agreed, you are good to go...enjoy the experience....Gaz

 

[Johneeeboy]

Just adhesive?........brilliant......thanks guys

 

[Johneeeboy]

Just adhesive?...So the back face of the ply doesnt need treated?...I cant just apply the addy and get the job done.....brilliant......thanks guys

 

[grumpygrouter]

The back of the ply should be sealed in some way normally, bal recommend BAL Bond SBR for the back and sides.

 

[Johneeeboy]

That would mean having to lift the ply,and everything is on top of it......bulkhead, bath, etc......nightmare........any ideas?

 

[grumpygrouter]

Sorry, my mistake, I thought it had been overboarded. Tile away......

 

[Johneeeboy]

Sorry, my mistake, I thought it had been overboarded. Tile away......

Its ply on top of the original floor( t&g chipboard), but I sheeted the entire room then put in the suite

 

[grumpygrouter]

mmmmmmmmm! Should really have been sealed as said before. You may get away with it but BAL wouldn't stump up for any warranty issues if you have not done that bit!

Drop Gaztech a PM and clarify with him what the warranty issue would be but i have checked my bal literature just this evening for an overboarded kitchen and that is what their Fixers guide says.