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    How Much SLC do you think I need

    Can I use a fast set to level off then use normal set top of that. It will be tilemaser stuff that says upto 12mm so on the level side it will be whatever a 10mm trowel creates but on the lower side it will be 10mm Plus the trowel depth. So if the fast set has gone off a little does that count...
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    How Much SLC do you think I need

    I still have another 10 mm -feather to go and I spat my dummy out over paying £60 for 3 bags and its still not level I am thinking of building that part up with extra addy today but that is £15 a bag so wont be saving much. Can I add SLC to a floor with it already on and do I need to re prime. I...
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    How Much SLC do you think I need

    Hmm maybe sand and cement for the thicker deeper bits and the SLC from then to the feather. I did notice when cleaning lots of cotton wool type filaments. I think you can get that for normal cement. Because I messed around with it I had some areas that I needed to take down which are now a bit...
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    Crack Stitching with S/S bar

    I have an outside space that I am tiling onto a concrete base and t has a ck in it I dont think it has moved in years but I thought I would do something about it with some M8 stainless steel threaded bar and some R-Kem resin I put in 5 stitches over 2.3M.--- See what happens.
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    How Much SLC do you think I need

    Ok I am reporting back with my findings after doing the job. 3 bags were not enough and that stuff is a nightmare to get off your tools, even a trug bucket wont help because the SLC is flexible just spent about 2 hours cleaning the tools and guides. Next time if I nned to go so deep I will be...
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    SLC question - guide removal

    Thought I would come back and answer my own post. I ran a knife down the side of the wood and removed it whilst the SLC was still soft
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    SLC question - guide removal

    Ok thanks
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    SLC question - guide removal

    I am about to use slc for the first time and found plenty of help on using it but I have one question left. When is the best time to remove any wooden height guides ?. Fully set - will it break up that edge. Or I am thinking remove it as soon as the SLC sets enough not to fowl away. Efectivly I...
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    Ardex K301 Exterior Levelling Compound

    Just checked with tilemaster and they say their Flexilevel is ok for my use the info on their says Under certain conditions, Tilemaster FlexiLevel is suitable for use externally. For further information please contact the Tilemaster Technical team So I rang them and so long as it is only...
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    How Much SLC do you think I need

    I have just double checked with my local tilemaster supplier and ther is no problem with bringing back whole bags, so I think I will start with two
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    Mixing Manufacturers

    HOLD EVERYTHING !! Just got off the phone to Tilemaster and they say I am ok to use Flexi level outside. The specs say Under certain conditions, Tilemaster FlexiLevel is suitable for use externally. So phoned and was told that in my case it is ok to use so long as. Tiled on top Not a permanently...
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    Mixing Manufacturers

    Oh I missed that thank you so much, looks like I need the sp ? one I keep reading about in the P4 SLC info. I will look int the sp
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    Concrete grinding options

    The problem is that the black hose attachment has come off from the shroud, this bit - I used gluesticks but they did last the job out I need a better glue. Also the baffle is meant to stop dust going up the exit hose to the vacuum but it may of worked but also acted as a shelf to collect dust...
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    How Much SLC do you think I need

    I have an outside area to level up and think I will be using Mapei P4, the area is 2.8 long x 1.3 wide and the lowest side is 18mm too low along the 2.8 length rising to a feather at the 1.3 wide mark. How many bags do you think I will need please.
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    Mixing Manufacturers

    Thanks I had it in my own mind that using the same grout is a little ott. As the mapei primer G is ony about £8 I don't mind buying that extra but then can I use tilemaster addy on top of that (2.8x2.7 ) half of which will have Mapei P4 SLC on it.
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    Mixing Manufacturers

    I understand best practice and the need to cover myself if something gos wrong so I think I will be going Mapei primer and SLC and adheasive even though i have enough leftover tilemaster primer and adhesive for the job (DIY ) the problem is the SLC needs to be outdoors spec and tilemaster dont...

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