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simonjay

Hi, I'm new on this forum.

Will be laying 25m^2 area with 600x400mm calibrated 10mm thick brazilian black slate onto dry sand/cement screed.
Basic adhesive depth to be 5mm (10mm notched trowl), some areas will need packing up an extra 4mm if I lay to a spirit level.
On that basis, a suitable adhesive, available at good non-trade prices seems to be:
Granfix CFTA 1pt Flexi Grey Floor/Wall Tile Adhesive (24hr)

This is available for less and 16 quid online. I believe it is not "cheap and nasty".
Is this likely to be OK for laying the calibrated slate tiles mentioned above ?

Why is it so much cheaper than other adhesives (without proving your are "trade" perhaps) ?
For example, BAL rapidset for 40 quid and BAL natural stone at 50 quid (eyes water) from topps tiles.

Thanks,
Simon.
 
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Time's Ran Out

You don't need a flexible adhesive for slate onto a sand/cement screed so you may find it cheaper again. But at the prices quoted the flexible may be worth the cost if your area is subject to large heat differentials
I don't use Granfix for any other reason than availability and being used to another brand.
Collate your thickness of the tiles prior to fixing and start with the thickest, and don't expect the calibrations to be too accurate.
Other brands no doubt have larger technical and support back up and often offer a 25 year guarantee!

Welcome to the Tilers Forum and don't forget to post some pictures.


Note - as this member is not trade he has been quoted a very reasonable price for his adhesive. I would assume it was not relevant to quote any trade prices in this forum.
 
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Mike

simonjay said:
Hi, I'm new on this forum.

Will be laying 25m^2 area with 600x400mm calibrated 10mm thick brazilian black slate onto dry sand/cement screed.
Basic adhesive depth to be 5mm (10mm notched trowl), some areas will need packing up an extra 4mm if I lay to a spirit level.
On that basis, a suitable adhesive, available at good non-trade prices seems to be:
Granfix CFTA 1pt Flexi Grey Floor/Wall Tile Adhesive (24hr)

This is available for less and 16 quid online. I believe it is not "cheap and nasty".
Is this likely to be OK for laying the calibrated slate tiles mentioned above ?

Why is it so much cheaper than other adhesives (without proving your are "trade" perhaps) ?
For example, BAL rapidset for 40 quid and BAL natural stone at 50 quid (eyes water) from topps tiles.

Thanks,
Simon.
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If you can open a trade account at topps you can get toppfix made by palace for *** a bag

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simonjay

timeless john said:
You don't need a flexible adhesive for slate onto a sand/cement screed so you may find it cheaper again. But at the prices quoted the flexible may be worth the cost if your area is subject to large heat differentials
I don't use Granfix for any other reason than availability and being used to another brand.
Collate your thickness of the tiles prior to fixing and start with the thickest, and don't expect the calibrations to be too accurate.
Other brands no doubt have larger technical and support back up and often offer a 25 year guarantee!

Welcome to the Tilers Forum and don't forget to post some pictures.


Note - as this member is not trade he has been quoted a very reasonable price for his adhesive. I would assume it was not relevant to quote any trade prices in this forum.
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I'll wait until I get the tiles and see what the size variation actually is. It may affect the adhesive required.

It seems you can pretty much get trace prices off the internet without the archaic "trade" distinction, but you have to include delivery of course, which can be up to ** quid for a pallet-style delivery.

I'll be back !
Simon.
 
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