Ardex D20

[enduro]

I have been given two tubs of Ardex D20, it says it doesnt need any primer, i like to prime everything, have you guys used it and would you use it without priming?

 

[tfs]

Hi mate,

I guess to an extent you can avoid priming but, at the end of the day it comes down to the perosity of the substrate.

I have never used this product so couldn't comment on the quality.

let me know how you find working with this stuff.

kris

 

[grumpygrouter]

I've used it a couple of times Enduro, I didn't prime and I have had no comebacks.

 

[wayne]

top quality gear and i have never primed when i have used it. very course for bucket gear and doesnt hold tiles up very well. anything over 10x8 and you may need to batten

 

[pjtiler]

the primer is already in the adhesive
http://http://www.ardex.co.uk/pdfs/ardicol d20.pdf

 

[macten]

Doesn't all tubbed gear have built in primer?

 

[pjtiler]

Doesn't all tubbed gear have built in primer?

no most dont

 

[macten]

Bits of training coming back to me.
Am I right that tubbed gear doesn't need priming on plaster based backgrounds as the tubbed addy is non-cementous.

 

[pjtiler]

i dont know what they teach you guys on these courses

if in doubt prime or read the instructions

d20 is a one off hence the price

 

[grumpygrouter]

Bits of training coming back to me.
Am I right that tubbed gear doesn't need priming on plaster based backgrounds as the tubbed addy is non-cementous.

Correct.

 

[DHTiling]

Priming will slow down the water suction rate thus giving a little more adjustment time..it does have its uses even if not specificially required.....

 

[james]

used d20 to stick 300mm ceramics alright without priming.

 

[tile55]

Used ardex D20 and D30 with no problems at all, brilliant stuff but very expensive.