Mesh And Resin/glue Backed Stone.

[Dave]

Quick question to see who does what with mesh/resin/glue backed stone tiles... Say a 12mm marble meshed for strength or anything you have come across .

 

[Dan]

I take a picture. Upload it to the forum. Then ask if I need to leave it on or what.

 

[Dave]

I take a picture. Upload it to the forum. Then ask if I need to leave it on or what.

Eh ?

 

[Ian]

I have in the past used SPF and it stuck perfectly well to the tile despite my concerns, if I was to do it again I'd probably err on the side of caution and use a 2 part.

 

[Dave]

I have in the past used SPF and it stuck perfectly well to the tile despite my concerns, if I was to do it again I'd probably err on the side of caution and use a 2 part.

Is that weber ?

 

[Ian]

The SPF? Yes I believe it was. The stone was a porcelanosa marble.

 

[Spud]

I remove it with a sharp scraper most of the time it peels off fairly easily on most stone ,hardest I had to remove was off off Marron imperial so I used 2 part

 

[Dave]

I remove it with a sharp scraper most of the time it peels off fairly easily on most stone ,hardest I had to remove was off off Marron imperial so I used 2 part

Who's adhesive was it Gaz ?

 

[Just Rizzle]

ardrit x7 and ardrion 90 additive would stick to every think I know inc metal

 

[Dave]

What if I said that both Weber and Bal say NO ! .. To tiling to mesh/resin backed tiles with any of their adhesives ?

It is also highly recommended that if a stone tile/slab has more than 25% of the back covered in mesh/resin then it isn't suitable for tiling in areas of wetting or thermal expansion or external use.

So you need to be aware that you could be up for a fall if you have used said tiles and the backs have more than 25% of this backing on them.

We all know a S2 or even an elastomeric adhesive sticks poo to a blanket ... But it's only as strong as this mesh/resin is too the tile backs and are you really going to rely on that to hold your tiles in situ.?

I've just had to refuse to tile a floor with mesh/resin backed marble and after getting proof from Bal , weber and then printed proof from the TTA , the customer was pleased I highlighted this issue that came to light early last year or the year before..