Self leveling an uneven fireplace for tiling

[Julie Wood]

I have an old very uneven concrete base which I need to self level then tile. The Everyread self leveling compound says that I should use PVA for bonding. I've seen others comment that you don't need to prime first. Can somebody please give me a definitive answer?
Thanks for reading.

 

[Gazzer]

I would use an SBR primer myself.

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

PVA is a no no in tiling SBR primer is the stuff you need

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

Snap Neale

 

[Julie Wood]

Thanks, just looked it up. Are you saying that I should lay this on existing concrete then put down self leveler then tile?

 

[Gazzer]

That is the way I would do it.

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

Yes dilute the SBR according to manufactures instructions, usually 3:1 with clean water.

 

[Julie Wood]

Thank you kindly. I shall pop out and get some now. Wish me luck, first time tiling a fireplace - scary stuff!!

 

[Julie Wood]

Just so I understand, what is the reason for putting down a primer (SBR) before I put the self leveler?

I understand using it on a surface before tiling but not before self leveling. Excuse my ignorance 🙂

 

[Gazzer]

Thank you kindly. I shall pop out and get some now. Wish me luck, first time tiling a fireplace - scary stuff!!

Start small and who knows what you will tile next. If you need anymore help, you know where too come.......best of all its all free advice