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[Dan]

Grout lines look like they've been washed off way too much. Tiles are stepping quite a bit.

Not the best tiling that.

I thought you were DIY when you first asked but you say this is a customers job. :-/

You need a tool like a Fein Multimaster with a grout removal head on it. (Available from www.TradeTiler.com) or a grout rake (also from TT). But it'll take you ages with a rake. Then re-grout.

 

[Ivan Rubery]

Grout lines look like they've been washed off way too much. Tiles are stepping quite a bit.

Not the best tiling that.

I thought you were DIY when you first asked but you say this is a customers job. :-/

You need a tool like a Fein Multimaster with a grout removal head on it. (Available from www.TradeTiler.com) or a grout rake (also from TT). But it'll take you ages with a rake. Then re-grout.

Thanks for comments, taken on board. Not too sure what funky and stepping means ? I am learning, still a way to go. Another question, is there a minimum bed thickness for floor tiles to stop height of floor being raised too much ?

 

[Dave]

Did you use bucket adhesive ( ready mixed ) ?

 

[Ivan Rubery]

Did you use bucket adhesive ( ready mixed ) ?

Hi Dave
Yes ready mixed bal white star for walls

 

[Dave]

Hi Dave
Yes ready mixed bal white star for walls

It's more than likely moisture evaporation causing the dark patches , if you grout to early when using a dispersion adhesive , then staining can occur as the moisture leaches through the joints.

 

[Ivan Rubery]

It's more than likely moisture evaporation causing the dark patches , if you grout to early when using a dispersion adhesive , then staining can occur as the moisture leaches through the joints.

Ok thanks. I did leave for couple days. I have another question, is there a minimum bed thickness for floor tiles to stop height being raised too much. They are going on to hardie backer

 

[AliGage]

How long have you been tiling @Ivan Rubery

 

[Ivan Rubery]

How long have you been tiling @Ivan Rubery

Hi, well. I have done a few jobs, tiling not my main area probably about 1 year. I have a large floor trowel with a 10mm half moon recess which i would always use on a floor, however, trying to keep floor height to minimum, just thought i would ask the question if a thinner bed such as 6mm would be an option. I realise tiles on floor need good contact, due to them being stood on and weight bearing down such as toilet pans and people. Thanks

 

[AliGage]

And this is a PAYING client?

 

[Ivan Rubery]

And this is a PAYING client?

Yes it is, it's fine, i just wanted some advice, that was all