B&Q Tile adhesive same as Mapei

[Jrterror]

Hi. Did I read somewhere that B&Q own tile adhesive is actually Mapei, just repackaged?

I tried looking in their site and couldn't figure be a power B&Q adhesive, not even. Dialling.

Ta.

 

[hmtiling]

Don't be tempted to use b and q for tiles or adhesive. The Mapei stuff they do is Buildfix, Mapei's DIY range.
Go to a tile shop. Ctd would be a good option

 

[Dumbo]

People like b and q get things made in their own brands to a price which basically means all the good stuff is taken out . Decorators use things like dulux trade because they can cover in one coat , you couldn't do that with b and q own brand .

 

[Fitwidge]

Someone i know who worked in b&q said alot of their stuff is basically ‘crap’ and made for the diy person.

They said the mapei isn’t as good as what you’d get from tile giant, ctd, etc. ( even though it’s in the same bag)

They even told me the heated towel rail middle bars don’t actually have water running through them and therefore won’t heat up there!

 

[Dumbo]

I've always been told dulux from b and q isn't as good as dulux from elsewhere again its made to a price

 

[Blunt Tool]

They used their fix n grout on the space shuttle tiles

 

[acaciaguy]

Go to a proper tile shop and buy a good bagged adhesive. You will be fine

 

[Boggs]

I've always been told dulux from b and q isn't as good as dulux from elsewhere again its made to a price

I would have to disagree, I buy Dulux Trade from the builders merchants and from B&Q when it’s on special offer, I really would not be able to tell the two apart.

 

[Waluigi]

The decorators Merchants Dulux is different to the B&Q Dulux. I have first hand experience of this and its also hearsay amongst the Decorators fraternity.

No idea on builders merchants stuff.

 

[Chalker]

I went to the mappai factory and they told me their products for B&q were inferior. They are made for them to a cost.
Go to a specialist tile supplier

 

[Boggs]

I went to the mappai factory and they told me their products for B&q were inferior. They are made for them to a cost.
Go to a specialist tile supplier

Is it just B&Q?
If you buy it from Wickes it should be the good stuff then.

 

[Chalker]

Is it just B&Q?
If you buy it from Wickes it should be the good stuff then.

Don’t think wicks sell it

 

[Boggs]

Don’t think wicks sell it

Just looked, definitely sell it.

 

[Time's Ran Out]

I love B&Q - especially on pension days!

 

[Dumbo]

I went to the mappai factory and they told me their products for B&q were inferior. They are made for them to a cost.
Go to a specialist tile supplier

Palace have said the same to me about topps

 

[Wishiwasatoptiler]

I love B&Q - especially on pension days!

Someone on the counter at tradepoint told me their doing away with pension discount. Dark days ahead for the aged...

 

[Blunt Tool]

Someone on tge counter at tradepoint told me their doing away with pension discount. Dark days ahead for the aged...

Pensioners nick more than they buy, they are sneaky!

 

[Wishiwasatoptiler]

Worse the ones from newcastle

 

[Blunt Tool]

They never get found out till they meet their maker and their kids have to clear the house and find bloody packs of batteries and shaving blades and air fresheners hidden everywhere

 

[One Day]

our B&Q on a Wednesday smells like wee and biscuits.

 

[Blunt Tool]

our B&Q on a Wednesday smells like wee and biscuits.

Lavender and tabac aftershave also
And pan drops and hankies all over the warehouse floor

 

[Jrterror]

I didn't buy from B&Q in the end.
Ta everyone