My 1st Job Wet room Ensuite tiling

[Clapton712]

Hello All,

This is my first post, but I have been lurking for a few weeks before registering. Great knowledge available which I know will help me!

Im just about to start tiling my wet room ensuite. I think im ready to start the floor, but I have an adhesive question. I have cement boards on the floor on top of very solid supported chipboard. I don't really want to use a rapid set adhesive as I will be taking my time to ensure I get it right. The tiles are Vintage Hews from leekes, and have P1 stamped on the back.

Can anyone recommend a standard setting flexible tile adhesive for fixing porcelain tiles? Im also unsure what gap to leave at the wall transition, the wall will have a Metro style tile about 6m thick.

Im sure ill have plenty more questions! Thank for reading, pics below!

Ben

 

[Clapton712]

Oh and here is my 'tiling template' !!

It has changed slightly as both tiles on either side are now equal in size.

 

[Lee@emctiles]

Hi Ben, first question would be, are these floor tiles? Just wanted to double check.

Prep looks good, its been tanked.

you can buy various makes of adhesive, id plump for a standard set S1 flexible.

 

[Clapton712]

Hi,

Yes they are floor tiles, advertised as and also in a display as floor tiles.

Also to add, there will be a glass screen fitted to the tiles on the left hand wall around 200mm from the edge of the tanked section.

Thanks

 

[Flintstone]

The boards on the floor are insulation boards not cement boards, did you put any adhesive under those or just screws?
With regards to the adhesive, as lee said, a standard set flexible adhesive, s1 rated, from a good tile shop and not b&q or wickes

 

[Flintstone]

Also I can see you have had to have some liquid refreshments during this job, I don't blame you!

 

[WetSaw]

Are the tiles porcelain?

 

[Clapton712]

Sorry I did mean insulation boards. They are glued and screwed as per the reccomendations. Yes tiles are porcelain with a Matt finish so I believe they do not need sealing?

MY local Screwfix only has Mapai Rapid setting adhesive which I'm not keen on using purely as I want to get this right first time. I work in precision engineering so I know this is going to be a nightmare for me to accept the variations in tiles!!

MY local DIY shed has Unibond ultra flexible, is this a decent make of adhesive or shall I look else where?

Cheers for all the replies

 

[Clapton712]

Also I can see you have had to have some liquid refreshments during this job, I don't blame you!

I'm refurbishing a 200 year old cottage with my other half, a beer while working is keeping me sane and getting through long days!

 

[Flintstone]

I wouldn't use the unibond, you want a reputable brand such as tilemaster, Mapei, ultra or granfix is ok. Where do you live, there must be somewhere local

 

[Old Mod]

I work in precision engineering so I know this is going to be a nightmare for me to accept the variations in tiles.

Precision engineer! Pah! I'm a tiler! 😛

Not all tiles vary in size, it's purely down to your choice of material.

 

[Clapton712]

I wouldn't use the unibond, you want a reputable brand such as tilemaster, Mapei, ultra or granfix is ok. Where do you live, there must be somewhere local

There are a few local but I'm aiming to pay the same price as my Local Screwfix for Mapei rapid set which is about £26 for 2 20kg bags. I love near place called Devizes.

 

[Flintstone]

Good luck with that !

 

[Clapton712]

Good luck with that !

Yeah, not going to happen! Can get some ultra delivered for about £18 a bag so will have to concede on this one!

 

[Blunt Tool]

Yeah, not going to happen! Can get some ultra delivered for about £18 a bag so will have to concede on this one!

There is a CTD in Swindon, you will get Mapei full range there.

 

[One Day]

Only real advice I can offer at this late hour is ditch the Fosters Ice and get yourself some Real Ale - Theakstons / Doom Bar / Marstons etc.
It will help with the tiling 😉

 

[Clapton712]

Only real advice I can offer at this late hour is ditch the Fosters Ice and get yourself some Real Ale - Theakstons / Doom Bar / Marstons etc.
It will help with the tiling 😉

Ale in not my thing! And I can't really have anything stronger while working, I'll end up being half cut and have a comedy house!

 

[Dumbo]

There are a few local but I'm aiming to pay the same price as my Local Screwfix for Mapei rapid set which is about £26 for 2 20kg bags. I love near place called Devizes.

You should try Devizes tile store . They stock weber products which are reputable .

 

[NWTiles]

Get down to Topps tiles for some max flex fibre can't go wrong with that stuff, 4 hour pot life grout after 16 hours (so next morning) fibre reinforced and is an S1

 

[Clapton712]

I have just had 2 bags of Ultra Standard set ProFlex delivered. Been recommended and happy with the price....Hopefully starting the tiling tomorrow as the boss has finally chosen the pattern for the tiles!

 

[Clapton712]

Monday afternoons progress below. Hopefully finish off tonight.

 

[Clapton712]

Hello All,

Firstly thank you all for the advice, and secondly sorry for the slow update (if anyone is interested!!) A couple of holidays, busy at work and an engineering degree to throw into the mix has slowed down work!

However all I have to finish now is the top row of tiles before grouting. Could anyone advise the best grout to use? I was thinking epoxy just to be sure of the waterproofing but im drifting away from that now. It seems either Bal or Mapei, but I cant choose between the 2!

Any opinions would be great! Thanks

 

[Matt Bott]

Firstly well done, possibly kerapoxy the floor and ucp the walls?