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    Adhesive for durabase ci

    Hello to all again, I am thinking of applying Durabase ci to my wall prior to fitting a single column of 300x300 mosaic tiles. What type of adhesive should i use to fix the Durabase - does it matter ?? The idea came from this link:-...
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    Underfloor Heating, Timber Floor Boards and Durabase

    Hi, Have been to see a job over the weekend and have some concerns. Piped underfloor has been fitted to bathroom floors, timber floor boards replaced and durabase matting has been fitted. However, this has been fitted with PVA only, and i have already told the customer this is no good, it need...
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    Ditra verses Durabase CI matting

    Hi Guys What are your opinions regarding the usability between Ditra and Durabase matting? I do like the mesh on the top of the Durabase, seems to bind onto the adhesive better but have heard Durabase can be a bit more curly when initially laying it out flat? Also, was anyone effected by that...
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    Whats everyone using to stick down Ditra or durabase onto Ply subtrate

    Just wanted to see what you guys are using to fix Durabase or Ditra to a ply subtrate. Interesting for me as I have switched across to using a vinyl acrylic adhesive as it is a more economical option. It seems I am always late to the party!
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    Wooden floor to concrete with Durabase or Ditra

    Hey all, Have a large floor made up of mixtures of concrete and wooden flooring. Wooden floor 18mm WBP [all correctly laid] A question: 1. Would you run the decoupling membarane right over the area to create a single skin. For example if one area of the room is 6mtrs long by 3mtrs wide and...
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    Is underfloor heating & durabase ci

    Can underfloor heating be used over durabase matting ? If so would you screed mat first then screed UFH on top?
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    Can I restore this floor using Durabase CI matt ???

    Hello people, I'm restoring an old house and I am about to cover the floors with ceramic tiles. The problem is that the floor consists only in a mortar layer laid over some gravel directly on the soil. The mortar layer has some cracks and recently I've found (while opening paths for electrical...
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    Durabase mat over warm up loose wire kit

    Hi all, can someone please advise , I have laid my loose wire on top of my wbp ( no room for insulation board), I want to use durabase decoupler on top then tile, do I need to use self levelling compound over the wire first or is it acceptable to lay the durabase straight on top with the...
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    Durabase CI

    Bloke in topps told me today they have had a lot of fails with this has anybody had any problems
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    durabase sealing tape

    hi guys another question thanks very much for everyones advice both previously and hopefuly in advance very much appeciated. question: like an idiot i have forgotten to order the durabase wp sealing tape which apparently you site in the corner of the walls before applying the durabase wp...
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    Ditra / Durabase Ci

    I will be pricing up a job for someone using 500x500 porcelains (apparently). I have not yet been to measure up so do not know how big an area is being covered but being porcelain and the size of the tiles am I right in thinking an uncoupling membrane is a must. Where do you all get your...
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    Durabase info...

    Bit of info on Durabase... The problem Most people have had issues in a wet area, where they have found tiles to crack over time and leaks appear to the room below or cause damage to the substrate below. Moisture from above Tiling in itself is not waterproof: junctions to fittings and...
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    Durabase CI Matting

    After using Schluter Ditra for nearly ten years, I got a call from my supplier saying it will be increasing by £40 per 30metre roll. So I've decided to give Darabase CI a try. Now I can't find a supplier in Scotland, but have found one to supply at £185 per roll with another 10% for regular...
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    when to use ditra or durabase

    Hi All, is there some guidelines I can stick to regarding floor preparation, I get confused as in which situation I should be also using a product like Ditra or Durabase, or just ply or cement boards any advise would be appreciated cheers guys Dave
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    Durabase WP

    I've got this for my tiler to use on a wetroom. I have emailed Dural about this question but not had a reply yet. Which primer/adhesive would you recommend (is required) to use with it. Is there any limitation on the weight of the wall tiles that can be used with it. thanks, Owen.
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    Durabase C1 and WP waterproofing

    Hi, I am tanking my wetroom with the above products. Should I start with the little corner pieces then lay the C1 on the floor and say 75mm up the walls then do the walls with the WP? Is the C1 suitable for folding up the walls to form the watertight seal? Thanks Carl
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    Durabase CI Matting on wall

    Hi I have some Durabase CI Matting left over from a previous job, could this be used to tank a shower wall which will be finished with travertine?
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    Anyone used Durabase crack suppresion system?

    Hi, Gonna tile two 3mt bathroom floors ,both downstairs this week. The floor is chipboard,but feels really solid,anyway I normally ply em out, but am thinking I could use 6mm hardibacker boards or ive seen in Topps this Durabase crack suppression system. It will probably cost a bit more, but...
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    Durabase Ci....

    I'm looking for a decent price on Ci and would be interested to know where everyone is buying theirs at the minute? I would need to be able to get it posted to me though:thumbsup:
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    airbubbles/lumps under durabase wp

    i just tanked around my shower former with durabase wp. i used 10kg of mapei keraquick mixed with 3kg of mapei latex plus (and no water), i started off well with the flexi strip but when i came to lay the wp mat over the shower former the adhesive had dried out alot. the end result was slightly...
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