Hi
I am putting down 610mmm x 405mm x 12mm travertine tiles straight onto concrete. The concrete is generally flat with occassional 1-3mm depressions. I therefore have been using a 10mm notched trowel which once the tiles are laid leaves about 6mm of set adhesive underneath. The tiles are going down well and it is very level with no lippage. Trouble is, I am getting through a lot of expensive adhesive (Parexlanko prolicreme 5074 - I am in France) . So is it best to continue as I am or lay a thin, say 3mm, layer of self levelling compound and then use thinner adhesive. I can't go thicker with the self levelling or the finished floor level will be too high. Can self levelling compund just be used in the depressions or do I have to do the whole floor? What is the ideal thickness of adhesive bed before tiles are laid for that size tile if the floor is flat?
One room of 25 square metres done and 4 more rooms to go so I am keen to get it right. All help appreciated.
I am putting down 610mmm x 405mm x 12mm travertine tiles straight onto concrete. The concrete is generally flat with occassional 1-3mm depressions. I therefore have been using a 10mm notched trowel which once the tiles are laid leaves about 6mm of set adhesive underneath. The tiles are going down well and it is very level with no lippage. Trouble is, I am getting through a lot of expensive adhesive (Parexlanko prolicreme 5074 - I am in France) . So is it best to continue as I am or lay a thin, say 3mm, layer of self levelling compound and then use thinner adhesive. I can't go thicker with the self levelling or the finished floor level will be too high. Can self levelling compund just be used in the depressions or do I have to do the whole floor? What is the ideal thickness of adhesive bed before tiles are laid for that size tile if the floor is flat?
One room of 25 square metres done and 4 more rooms to go so I am keen to get it right. All help appreciated.