How best to Tile a room?

[mp3wizard]

Thanks for the tips, I have ordered another 10 bags of slc to go over the top, so hopefully that should sort it out

 

[average]

Subbed in so I know where to find this. Interesting thread!

I know the OP hasnt done all exactly to plan but I think he'll pull it off. Maybe not to a professional finish but hey, he's doing it himself and i think he'll be happy with his own finish. I've seen some horrendous diy tiling and no-one in their house or visitors even notice the difference. As long as the OP is happy, and it's safe to walk on, then that's fine with me. OP, I don't really have advice on how to go about it but all I can say is good luck and I hope you finish it to a finish you and your family are happy with.

As for the critics on here OP, you have to understand they are times served tilers, are excellent at what they do and take pride in their trade. It's to be expected the criticism because of your issues. Hopefully they stick around and help you out of the sticky situation your in at the moment.

 

[mp3wizard]

Yep I'm over the spat now, seeing it from both perspectives.

Well I finished the 2nd batch of slc, it's certainly not seamless but I have the slc coming next week to go all over the top.

It was frustrating to see one or 2 cables pop up even after pressing them down but hopefully it should be sorted on the next batch.

 

[Andy Allen]

I'm speechless !!......for once....

 

[hmtiling]

What brand of slc are you using?
If you can get hold of it try Rocatex xl500. Very good flow and user friendly.
Good luck

 

[mp3wizard]

I had 5 bags of one brand then realised I needed more so bought another 3 bags then same story again so bought another 5, all different brands, the 10 additional bags are all the same brand of the first stuff I used, which was pretty smooth.

Why are you speechless Andy?

 

[Andy Allen]

At how bad it's turned out !
Sorry just being honest.
However get good flow on your second coat and hopefully it's salvageable.

 

[Spare Tool]

Not a criticism..a question, what's your plan for getting it right this time?

 

[gamma38]

I thought you had height issues?? More self level is only going to make the situation worse. Especially if it's like the stuff you have already poured. Not to put too fine a point on it but some 4 x 4's would struggle over that surface.

 

[mp3wizard]

Well I believe the main problems were;

Not enough bags, so did 2 attempts of 3 different brands, even though correct mix was followed the really rough patches were the slc that was really crap make and out of date.

Going over the matting with the roller was bringing up the mats, even though they were stuck down with additional tape, the mats were also freying and losing threads, so I had to really stop rolling as aggressively as I would of liked.

Solution -

adequate bags all of same make to be done in 1 go.

No cables to worry about apart from 1 or 2 that are slightly proud which I will go careful around.

Use the trowel less to spread into corners, more pouring in correct places and using the spiked roller easier.

Experience of the first 2 attempts and what to look out for quicker.