Keraquick - first time - ooh er!

[Grace'sDad]

I used Keraquick white for the 1st time on a lovely marble job and I have to say, for just £14 a bag, I was well impressed!

It mixed up better than BAL, even by hand.

One thing was odd though and I wonder if anyone knows why?
It seemed to get wetter after mixing. What I mean is, after mixing to the correct consistancy (I like my addy a bit thicker than most - more toothpaste than mayo) after about 10 mins in the bucket it seems to go runnier before it starts to really go off in the bucket.

Never noticed this with BAL RSF - is it something I did wrong with Keraquick?
Didn't cause any probs - just surprised me is all.

 

[Leatherface]

I used Keraquick white for the 1st time on a lovely marble job and I have to say, for just £14 a bag, I was well impressed!

It mixed up better than BAL, even by hand.

One thing was odd though and I wonder if anyone knows why?
It seemed to get wetter after mixing. What I mean is, after mixing to the correct consistancy (I like my addy a bit thicker than most - more toothpaste than mayo) after about 10 mins in the bucket it seems to go runnier before it starts to really go off in the bucket.

Never noticed this with BAL RSF - is it something I did wrong with Keraquick?
Didn't cause any probs - just surprised me is all.

Takes a bit of getting used to mate.
Allow 10 or 15 mins slump time before adjusting mix after initial mixing.
Works better if mixed stiffer.
Does not go off too quick either

 

[brian c]

ITS GOOD STUFF...as Nick says leave for 10mins or so then mix again...it does have a good bucket time.

 

[DHTiling]

I luv it........mapeker is good also.........but the keraquick white...feels just like bucket gear...texture wise...

 

[kilty55]

aye good bucket life..i used white keraquick a few times on stone jobs but found it too grainy as it was scratching the travertine...just an observation if ur using ti with stone m8 watch outy i might choose somethin smoother like nanolite next time

 

[Leatherface]

ITS GOOD STUFF...as Nick says leave for 10mins or so then mix again...it does have a good bucket time.

I love it :hurray:

 

[Grace'sDad]

Aaah, I hadn't noticed the extended bucket life. Makes sense to let it rest 10 mins. I thought it was less gritty than BAL's RSF. Nice to use and I'll deffo use it again. Noticed the stronger solventy smell too - NICE!

 

[Spud]

keraquick should be called keraslow, lovely adhesive to work with but if you are in a hurry forget it

 

[hillhead]

Love the stuff myself,use mapei a lot,grouted today with my favourite keracolorFF,nice.

 

[Fekin]

Noticed the stronger solventy smell too - NICE!

There are people who can help you Mark :smash:

 

[andy-p]

keraflex maxi is lovely stuff too...

 

[macten]

I used Keraquick white for the 1st time on a lovely marble job and I have to say, for just £14 a bag, I was well impressed!

Where do you go for that price mate?
I pay £22 at trade

 

[Grace'sDad]

There are people who can help you Mark :smash:

I don't want help - I love it!!!

I pay £14 at Tile Giant, Preston - grey or white - same price.

 

[doug boardley]

only used it a few times, but if it was available in kendal, would use it every opportunity!

 

[macten]

I pay £14 for grey but £22 for white!!!
At tile Giant Notts.
Might have a word and see if they can do better.

 

[Fred]

I pay £11 grey & £14 white, Boydens, Epsom. The other Boyden outlets price are higher, why I don't know.

 

[kilty55]

damn good price that fred,anyone used the adhesive thats on offer from ctd 8.99 for a 20 kilo flexi bag?? cany mind the name of it tho:dizzy2::smash:

 

[Fred]

damn good price that fred,anyone used the adhesive thats on offer from ctd 8.99 for a 20 kilo flexi bag?? cany mind the name of it tho:dizzy2::smash:

I know the one you mean, gone out of my head to!!!! What about the Howtex sp rapid at £10.00p on offer there at the moment, good gear.

 

[DHTiling]

Pro-fix.........from CTD..

 

[kilty55]

im considerin stockin up on those 8.99 bags flexi flamin half price,,ill order 2 pallets and pray i get some work in? lol

 

[kilty55]

aye pro fix dave,,is it any good have you trid it?

 

[Mark B]

How long are you guys finding the "actual" pot life of Keraquick?

I used it for the first time this week and found that it was good for at least an hour in the bucket (the black book says 30 mins!) but that it did seem to go off within the 2-3 hrs as stated.

I have to agree with GD it also seemed to loosen having mixed it to the right initial consistency.

It was very nice to work with and if it does last that little bit longer in the bucket then all the better :yes:

Mark

 

[Viceroy]

Pro-fix.........from CTD..

Brilliant Stuff !

I'm using Mapai white powdered adhesives all the time now !
P9 is fantastic for tiling on tiles, Bal are just pricing themselves out the game lately for there single part white flex & Rapid set Flexi !
The only Bal adhesive i use is the 2 part flexible, Never tried the new version yet ?

 

[jonnieb1962]

I don't want help - I love it!!!

I pay £14 at Tile Giant, Preston - grey or white - same price.

how do you get it for £14 a bag i've just went onto tile giants website and they advertise it for £32 for grey and £34 for white which means you are getting about 60% discount ?

 

[diamondtiling]

how do you get it for £14 a bag i've just went onto tile giants website and they advertise it for £32 for grey and £34 for white which means you are getting about 60% discount ?

Its called Trade discount, and I pay less.

 

[jonnieb1962]

Its called Trade discount, and I pay less.

i know what trade discount is i get a third off whatever i buy but i've never heard of anyone getting 60% before,

 

[diamondtiling]

You have now.

 

[jonnieb1962]

You have now.

come on then spread the joy how much do you get it for and where from,

 

[diamondtiling]

come on then spread the joy how much do you get it for and where from,

20 years of trading with my local suppliers gets me my prices.
Trade secrets, sorry.

:smilewinkgrin:

 

[jonnieb1962]

20 years of trading with my local suppliers gets me my prices.
Trade secrets, sorry.

:smilewinkgrin:

here mate i think you miss the point of the tilers forum it's so we can help each other out not boast about what we can and can't do,you sound like the tilers when i was an apprentice who were meant to be learning you the trade but begrudged showing you anything,i get keraquick grey from builders depot for £12+vat hope thats helped someone,

 

[Gazzer]

Jonnie you are out of order with your comments, Diamondtiling is one of the forums leading contributors and willing to help anyone in a practical sense. I dont believe that anyone should talk about prices they get materials for that are not openly listed on the suppliers websites.