plastic ply - Tile Advice

[Spud]

I keep getting sales calls about nicobond plastic ply ,I have explained to the rep who calls me that at £8.50 sqm trade its too expensive and i am not convinced that the product has any real benefits over uncoupling matting which i pay less than £4.50 a metre for and plastic ply seems actually an inferior product imo ,I offered to try it out for free but this offer was rejected, I know over 100 tilers and none of them has ever used this product ,has any tiler on this forum actually used it ? honest feedback would be appreciated

 

[garretridge]

with you on this one never used it either uncoupling mats are spot on dont see the need to change!

 

[Gazzer]

I think there have been a few members that have tried it but I dont think the outcome was that favourable.

 

[hillhead]

Never even seen it.lol

 

[Stewart]

I tiler I know swears by it, but I'm not convinced. Did a rip out this year of a trav floor that had been laid onto plastic ply and the whole thing failed.

A few pics of the trav i lifted in less than an hour for the whole floor.

 

[Gazzer]

http://www.tilersforums.com/tile-ad...reparation/32140-plastic-ply-tile-backer.html
http://www.tilersforums.com/tile-adhesive-grout-substrate-preparation/16123-plastic-ply.html
http://www.tilersforums.com/tiling-forum/14755-plastic-ply.html
http://www.tilersforums.com/tiling-forum/14693-anyone-used-nicobond-plastic-ply-3.html

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

Gary, I have made my veiws about this stuff clear in past posts, It is as much use as a chocolate fireguard imo. Strictly for the DIY market:ban:

 

[Time's Ran Out]

Never used it Gary.

 

[brian c]

seen it ,never used it and dont think i would.

 

[White Room]

As above, would'nt give it house room even though it won an award

 

[Colour Republic]

Gary, I have made my veiws about this stuff clear in past posts, It is as much use as a chocolate fireguard imo. Strictly for the DIY market:ban:

I know what you mean Phil but they don't appear to be going after that market they want the trade so must believe in the product. I'm sure Nicobond won't thank my for this but i'm not really sure what sticky backed plastic is really gonna do

 

[Scott]

I know what you mean Phil but they don't appear to be going after that market they want the trade so must believe in the product. I'm sure Nicobond won't thank my for this but i'm not really sure what sticky backed plastic is really gonna do

Its great on Blue Peter!

I havent used it,seen it nor want to looks too weak to be any good.

 

[DHTiling]

And they advise to prime with PVA..:lol:

 

[kilty55]

never seen it

 

[Stewart]

never seen it

I'll send you some over, I've still got the free sample sitting in the store. Will give you a laugh when you see what it is.