my wetroom - Tile Advice

[Ajax123]

Im getting close to the point now where I wil be putting in my wetroom tray. Bought Marmox in the end as got a really really good deal on it. I need to stick it down to the plywood. SO my question... what adhesive should I use. Standard set flexi, rapid set flexi, something extra special. and what primer... is there a special primer for plywood. If it were screed I would know...but its not so Im asking.

Also I have purchased some natural slate from Walls and Floors for the floor along with some sealer... do I use the same addy for those... and finally I bought Mattstone sealer... from memory this goes on before grouting then again after grouting...is that right.

thanks in anticipation as usual...pictures will follow shortly.

 

[One Day]

Alan, I'd use any old S1 adhesive to stick the tray with. 10mm notch, nice wet mix and back-skim the tray.

 

[Rich Midge]

Usual logic applies, try to stick with the same manufacturer throughout the process. Prime every edge and face of the ply not just the surface receiving the tiles. I'd go with an S1 rapid addy. LTP Mattstone is a good sealer but imo there's better out there. You'll most likely need to reapply every couple of years at least. DryTreat Original is a fantastic impregnator, and don't forget @Lithofin BOB. They do some superb products, from cleaning through to sealing.

 

[Ajax123]

Usual logic applies, try to stick with the same manufacturer throughout the process. Prime every edge and face of the ply not just the surface receiving the tiles. I'd go with an S1 rapid addy. LTP Mattstone is a good sealer but imo there's better out there. You'll most likely need to reapply every couple of years at least. DryTreat Original is a fantastic impregnator, and don't forget @Lithofin BOB. They do some superb products, from cleaning through to sealing.

cheers Impish... Will probably use something from Tilemaster or Norcross... Although given that I will only need probably one or maybe two bags I might well just get some mapei from B&Q.

Impish .... thanks... I will be doin every thing I can to make it work. I am buying very aggressively generally but wont cut corners on the installation. the mattstone sealer came with the tiles so was also a very good deal...

 

[Lithofin BOB]

Your mattstone ,should be fine for this instalation
Once all moisture is released from the instal , 1-2 saturations, remove all excess
Let cure ,12-24 hours
Check grout release
Grout, once fully dry, final application to impregnate all.

 

[Ajax123]

Thanks Lithofin Bob. good info... what does Grout release mean??

 

[One Day]

Thanks Lithofin Bob. good info... what does Grout release mean??

It means it washes off the surface of the stone easily, without needing to scrub.

 

[Ajax123]

Ah..of course. i.e. seal the tiles ungrouted then try a small area with grout and make sure it comes off easily... if it does then grout. If it doesn't apply another round of sealer....

Now I understand...

 

[Ajax123]

Well... Here we go... About to mosaic tile the shower floor... first ever time with mosaics. There does seem to be a lot of mesh on them though .... will post some pics once its done

 

[One Day]

Well... Here we go... About to mosaic tile the shower floor... first ever time with mosaics. There does seem to be a lot of mesh on them though .... will post some pics once its done

Mosaic trowel Alan and tamp them down using a grout float. Nice and easy!

 

[Time's Ran Out]

What size mosaic and how thick are they?
Have you fixed the rest of the slate floor yet?

 

[Ajax123]

they are 50mm x 50mm slate mosaics on polypropylene mesh. all in...just awaiting adhesive setting so i can seal and grout. they arenthe neatest looking tiles but the grout will make them look better methinks...

 

[Ajax123]

oh amd they are varying depths from about 8mm up to about 12mm and there isnt a rest of the floor its the shower base so all mosaic.

 

[Ajax123]

and i patted them down but decided they didnt bed well enough so walked on them a bit...

 

[One Day]

and i patted them down but decided they didnt bed well enough so walked on them a bit...

Oh yeah, sure you did!