tiling a fireplace hearth

[mattyk50]

i have constructed a concrete base, and plan to tile over it with quarry tiles.

what adhesive and grout should be used??

thanks
Matt

 

[White Room]

Hi and welcome

Flexible adhesive and grout

 

[mikethetile]

Hi matt

dont use tub with quarries

 

[david campbell]

as above flexi grout and adhesive,just as a safeguard due to the expansion and shrinkage caused by the heat

 

[mattyk50]

thanks for the quick replies everyone!

could anyone show me a link to the type of flexi adhesive i should use?

also, will i be able to get the required grout in black?

thanks again
Matt

 

[White Room]

Do you have a tile giant in your area

 

[david campbell]

mapei is available in tile giant or ctd(or goes under the name of buildfix in b&q),or ball in topps,black grout(messy:ban🙂lol:lol:

 

[mattyk50]

whitebeam - just checked, yes theres one a couple of miles away...

 

[Time's Ran Out]

Are you using black quarries?
Black grout can stain some quarries so test an area first!

 

[mattyk50]

yes theyre black quarries john