Tilemaster Anhyfix Adhesive - Tile Advice

[Gazzer]

Just had a chance to try out the new adhesive from Tilemaster for Gypsum based screeds.

Anhyfix is the name and sticking to Anhydrite screeds is the game......and yes it sticks well. Although I do think in the recent heat it didnt get a fair chance. It felt very sticky ! very polymer modified and flexible.
The 1st mix was a touch on the dry side considering the heatwave we are experiencing at the moment.... my mistake.

2nd time mixed wetter but still had an "elastic " feel to it. I was actually expecting it to feel like another Gypsum adhesive I use. Drying times and usability were as other the adhesive.

Obviously I cant say which is the best adhesive in long term but I did prefer the Anhyfix because it felt " Sticky" but i dont think it was best suited for the temperature I was working in. In our usual climate I feel it will be a winner.

At the moment I am not sure on the price and it will of course be a big factor come the next time I need such an adhesive.

Verdict so far is

 

[Stef]

I was speaking to lee @ tile town about this adhesive a couple of weeks ago.
The house builder has still not made his mind up what addy to go for but it's looking like he wants to go for cement based & plenty of primer to go on a Gyvlon screed & Knauf Brio boards..

 

[Ian]

A few questions from me if you don't mind mate.

How did it trowel, nice and smooth?

Was back skimming easy?

Did you mix a full bag at a time?

Using it on Saturday so any info will be handy. Thanks.

 

[Gazzer]

It trowels easily enough when you get used to this elastic feel to it and when you mix it correct !
Back skimming again was easy when mixed correct....err on the wetter side !
Half a bag at a time for me....maybe on a big floor on a cooler day, I would attempt a full bag.

 

[Ian]

It trowels easily enough when you get used to this elastic feel to it and when you mix it correct !
Back skimming again was easy when mixed correct....err on the wetter side !
Half a bag at a time for me....maybe on a big floor on a cooler day, I would attempt a full bag.

It sound very much like creative impressions GBTA, have you used that as a comparison?

 

[Gazzer]

No I havent Bri.

 

[Ian]

They sound very similar, it almost looks too wet when it's in the bucket but, trowels out lovely. It took me a couple of goes to get it right.

 

[bugs183]

I found that Bri with GBTA. It does take a couple of mixes to get it right, but it goes well down and does appear to stick!!

 

[Gazzer]

Seems to be the way with this type of adhesive, what i wasnt prepared for was this elastic feel to it....not a bad thing but will be interested to hear Bri`s thoughts when he tries it.

 

[Ian]

Seems to be the way with this type of adhesive, what i wasnt prepared for was this elastic feel to it....not a bad thing but will be interested to hear Bri`s thoughts when he tries it.

Sat morning, I'll report back with my findings.

 

[Ajax123]

Sounds promising.

 

[Peter]

Good to see another product has come to market, hopefully bringing prices down. Are these a rapid set or slow set? Not used any yet as thankfully the Anhydrite screeds are still slow to catch on here.

 

[Gazzer]

Good to see another product has come to market, hopefully bringing prices down. Are these a rapid set or slow set? Not used any yet as thankfully the Anhydrite screeds are still slow to catch on here.

3 hour setting is the normal but today about 3 minutes ...lol
Yeah prices need to come down but it will always be a specialist adhesive so it will never be the same as a SPF.

 

[Lee@emctiles]

Morning Guys, a good review Neale.....

Most comments ive had so far are that its it mixes & spreads very much the same as the TileMaster Ultimate Adhesive

 

[Lee@emctiles]

oh, Did i mention its sub £20 per bag (even better price buying in pallet quantities).......fast setting......and white.

(price quoted EX VAT)