Low temp floor tile fixing - TilersForums.com

[Mario]

Hi guys soon i have to do a garage floor but weather is not the greatest.
All tile adesive diferent brands it not recomanded below 5 degree.
I am puting antifracture mat down.
My question is if anyone fited tiles under 5 degree temp and if there been problems?
Thanks

 

[Old Mod]

Why risk it, if every adhesive manufacturer says the same, then you gotta think there’s actually something in that guideline that is true.
Ie don’t fix below 5degrees.
Make the client add a couple of space heaters or something in the garage and raise the temp to an acceptable level.
I’m sure it wouldn’t take much, unless of course we’re talkin commercial size garage.
And even if you are, it’s far cheaper to safeguard than it is to replace.
That’s just my opinion tho, but I would insist on heaters if it was necessary to tile it now.
I really don’t get the idea of cutting corners to save 5% cost or whatever.
Replacing it costs 200% more, let alone initial outlay.

 

[Simon Dale]

Did a barn conversion with Limestone in early January got customer to do the same. It only hovered above 5 degrees ! Not safe and not good working conditions. He now wants it sealed told him minimum 10 degrees constant for 2 days !

 

[macten]

I've had to sack off a little porch job next week as it's going to be too cold.

 

[Time's Ran Out]

I can’t work below 5degrees anyway!

 

[Mario]

I can’t work below 5degrees anyway!

Neither do i.haha.

 

[Mario]

Ok.thanks guys.one again.great to be here to hear other opinions.
Wen in doubt ask the forum

 

[Simon Dale]

Hi John we shouldn't I remember working for a contractor early 90s The adhesive was icing up he said thats fine lol !!!!! I left site and him

 

[Time's Ran Out]

Soft shites!
Used to break the ice off the soaking barrel before fixing with sand and cement!
But now a bit of warm water helps.

 

[One Day]

And make sure your tiles aren't brought in from the outside.
Very cold tiles can thermally shock the adhesive.