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    tiing on green screed

    Ajax i can't quite see where i said it would fall apart??? All i said was in a shell I dont agree with tiling on a screed that isnt fully dry. thank you for your scientific side to the question. At least we agree that tiling on a green(not fully dry) screed isnt the way forward but according to...
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    tiing on green screed

    exposure over several years then some gypsum swelling can occur but it still remains hard. It does not like to be damp primarily because when itis damp it is almost impossible to get a cement based compound to stick to it Read more...
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    tiing on green screed

    If a screed is fully dry as it should be prior to tiling the there is no need to use all that expensive ditra. my statement is is not wrong!!! Tile on a fully dry screed and you should not have a problem. and no extra cost to you or the customer.
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    tiing on green screed

    are you a rep for DITRA??? screed will not dry properly whilst coverd. if you let a screed dry properly uncoverd and aired why would you want to use ditra? or maybe to rush a job when you aint got much work. I would say NEVER tile on a screed until its fully dry. then you dont need to cover...
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    tiing on green screed

    imo you never tile on a screed until it is fully dry. ditra is just hiding the problem that may occur. The fluting as you say may allow a small amount of air flow but with the condensation that will accur under the matting the screed will never dry properly. try this on a new screed after 2...
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    tiing on green screed

    i disagree there wingn. if its a green screed and not fully dry then covering with ditra the screed may never dry as screed needs air to breath and dry so will break up over time.
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    tiing on green screed

    When you say geen screed how long as it been down??
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    New chap on forum

    Hi all, just a quick hi to you all. just found this site so thought ide give it a try. Ive been a tiler now for 24yrs mainly natural stone but the run of the mill also looking forward to some chat and see whats going on.. Wakes
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    were to start tiling on wall with window

    hi shaun, you should set out your window wall from the centre of your window, ensuring the cuts up each side of the window are equal and not too small. so you either have a joint in the centre of your window sill or the centre of a tile. With ref to setting out the height you should check all...
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