fixing tiles to aqua4ma - Tile Advice

[SOFTLAD]

what adhesive to use for fixing large format tiles to aqua4ma wet room panels

 

[Dumbo]

Do you know what the panels are made of.

 

[SOFTLAD]

thanks for time jcr i think it might be upvc.its rectangular t&g panels that are solvent welded together. i saw a video on youtube which made it look a doddle to use so i bought in now i'm beginning to regret but it cost to much to ditch it now

 

[WetSaw]

I'd give them a call and ask.

 

[Dumbo]

Do they have a recommended adhesive.

 

[Boggs]

It only mentions a “flexible waterproof cement based adhesive”.

https://www.kudosshowers.co.uk/wp-c...ua4MA-WET-ROOM-Install-Instructions-LIGHT.pdf

 

[Dumbo]

I think you should get a panel off cut and test stick a tile to and see how hard it is to get it off once adhesive is fully dry . If this proves a week bond I would consider fixing a self adhesive membrane to board before tiling like impey membrane .

 

[SOFTLAD]

Do they have a recommended adhesive.

Not that I can see. I did email them asking can any tile adhesive be used they replied ''yes you can use adhesive as long as it's flexible''. so i'll ring there technical dept for a recommendation and post what the say. many thanks for contributions to my thread.

 

[Dumbo]

Not that I can see. I did email them asking can any tile adhesive be used they replied ''yes you can use adhesive as long as it's flexible''. so i'll ring there technical dept for a recommendation and post what the say. many thanks for contributions to my thread.

Ask them who's adhesive they have tested with their product with then contact that company and ask them for written method statement

 

[SOFTLAD]

I'll do that and get back to you thanks

 

[SOFTLAD]

I'll do that and get back to you thanks

I rang the manufacturer (call centre) you know what they said don't you ''ask a tiler''. and just referring to their install instructions.So I'm hoping someone on the forum who may have worked with this product can advise me. kudos install info says use waterproof flexible adhesive every time I choose one then get the tech data it never includes upvc as one of the list of suitable substrates.

 

[Dumbo]

Got an email saying tilemaster or need kerracoll.
Got through to tilemaster , they would not recommend without testing it .

 

[SOFTLAD]

thanks. I've got an unopened bag of pci nanolight that expires this month so I'll do a test and let you know if its a success. the nanolight has been in a cardboard box and wrapped in plastic so it should still be good

 

[On one]

I tiled a small wet room floor on Aqua4ma about 8-10 years ago,it would be done with a white, cement based flexible adhesive(can't remember what). I went back 3 years ago for another job......it's still there....no cracks!

 

[SOFTLAD]

Thanks for the info wrighty it fits in with the aqua4ma install info. The imput I've had from everyone is excellent.