Mapei to go into large stores??

[CBTC]

I heard a rumble that Mapei were doing a deal with the likes of B&Q or similar to have their adhesives in store, under Mapei brand. Anyone seen this as yet?

 

[White Room]

My local B&Q still have unibond gear but have heard the rumour about Mapei, More staff training then if it happens

 

[GazTech]

I'm sure one of the Mapei guys on here will confirm this in a month or so...

 

[chrisroe]

its already in screwfix and im sure its already in b&q not all the products just the diy level of stuff

 

[Droopy]

I'm sure one of the Mapei guys on here will confirm this in a month or so...

:lol:

......and breathe.

 

[Gazzer]

Its already in Trade Depot so who cares. You are not that likely to use B&Q for all adhesives and grouts even if it is Mapei but last week on Sunday the contractor were i was working was short of Anthracite grout,,,,would have been useful then. As long as Mapei dont compromise the quality of teh materials i see no problem....it will stil be cheaper at your local TILE dealer.

 

[Dan]

That's brilliant news for Mapei, they're the UK's largest tile adhesive seller and have been for some time.

 

[Branty]

That's brilliant news for Mapei, they're the UK's largest tile adhesive seller and have been for some time.

Who are?

 

[Gazzer]

That's brilliant news for Mapei, they're the UK's largest tile seller and have been for some time.

They sell tiles ???

 

[brian c]

Thats what i thought,when did they start selling tiles:lol:

I heard this at the beginning of the year and i think i posted a thread about it.

 

[DHTiling]

Err!! mapei into B&Q was the thread beginning.....so B&Q are the biggest tile sellers was what he meant....think about it lads...:lol:

As for mapei into B&Q.. YES it's true.....the product is called 'buildfix' by mapei...

Buildfix Ultimate Showerproof Wall Tile Adhesive 15kg, 8022452042065

 

[brian c]

cheers Dave,anyone used it,if so whats it like and how much is it?


just clicked on the link £19.98 ffs

 

[DHTiling]

cgeers Dave,anyone used it,if so whats it like and how much is it?

click the link in my post bri....all prices are there....along with what mapei they sell.....

 

[Branty]

Good prices. Do we know if they're actual Mapei formula's the same as products like Kerraquick?
I can answer my own question. No.
Did a bit of searching and got the answer.

 

[DHTiling]

Hard to say danny.....all i know is they have mapei logo on the packaging....Good move by mapei though...

 

[Branty]

No there not Dave. Did a bit of digging around and got the answer.

 

[DHTiling]

no what...? same mix or not wot?..

 

[brian c]

ctd are doing the d1 for £4.99 in England,so not a good price at £19.98 imo.

i noticed b and q are also selling cerafix at £10.98,anyone ever used it?

 

[Branty]

no what...? same mix or not wot?..

Not the same formula.

 

[DHTiling]

Not the same formula.

thought that's what you meant......so just like BAl then...cheaper products more for the DIY sector....but still upto doing the job , unlike what they used to stock.....so all in all a good move for mapei into the DIY departments...

 

[CJ]

My local supplier has stopped doing Mapei altogether now.........due to the fact that they ARE supplying BnQ. I was told that "wots the point of stocking it....if they can go down the road and get it cheaper" also as mentioned.......its a different formula ???

A few not so local suppliers have stopped as well :whatchutalkingabout

 

[CBTC]

you have confirmed the other part of what I heard, that the quality woulld be different, and inferior. I know one local supplier has dropped selling Mapei altogether.

Working in France recently, the large store we used sometimes there had Mapei - the proper stuff and a large and specialized tile tool section - miles away from whats easily available here. The general builders merchant had complete Weber systems and info.
Do we think UK will follow suit?

 

[Fred]

Err!! mapei into B&Q was the thread beginning.....so B&Q are the biggest tile sellers was what he meant....think about it lads...:lol:

As for mapei into B&Q.. YES it's true.....the product is called 'buildfix' by mapei...

Buildfix Ultimate Showerproof Wall Tile Adhesive 15kg, 8022452042065

£20 for a basic tub, and I can get D2 for £12............outragious

 

[Mark B]

Trade Depot do the Buildfix Ultimate Showerproof for £11.48 inc.

Mark

 

[Sully]

My local supplier has stopped doing Mapei altogether now.........due to the fact that they ARE supplying BnQ. I was told that "wots the point of stocking it....if they can go down the road and get it cheaper" also as mentioned.......its a different formula ???

A few not so local suppliers have stopped as well :whatchutalkingabout

Are you in South West London SW? What local supplier dumped Mapei?

Andrew