Adhesives and tanking compatability

I am about to tank a shower room prior to a tiler coming in to tile on top.
My question is simple. Is it necessary to use certain tanking materials with specific adhesives.

The tiler says he much prefers to use a two part powder Mapei adhesive. Should I therefore find a Mapei tanking product?

The tiler does not do tanking which is why I will have to attempt the job myself using the paint on silicone stuff with taped edges!

Wishy....quick question....can you wall paper...?

Well this this is the best form of tanking you can do....much better than solution kits......

watch this vid....easy peasy..

Just a quick Q dave,how much is the tanking gear never use that brand.

Cheers Dave.
Quick answer...yes I can wallpaper but this looks a little more complicated to me.
Three more Q's now...What is this product? How much is the cost in comparison to solution kits?
Will the tilers Mapei adhesive work with this wallpaper :-) !!?

Originally Posted by BDS

Just a quick Q dave,how much is the tanking gear never use that brand.

cheaper than solution kits.....contact wetdecs for a price list..

I always use cement based Flexi on tanked walls, just to be safe and make sure the tiles stick properly.
Some brands of tanking such as the Ardex System do not like tub adhesive. Saw one job that had been done : Ardex tanking, ceramic tiles, tub adhesive : The tiles fell off the wall, adhesive did not set properly or bond to the wall.

Originally Posted by wishy

Cheers Dave.
Quick answer...yes I can wallpaper but this looks a little more complicated to me.
Three more Q's now...What is this product? How much is the cost in comparison to solution kits?
Will the tilers Mapei adhesive work with this wallpaper :-) !!?

If he is using cement based adhesive yes.... still can't get around why he doesn't do tanking though wishy..

If the tiler does not do tanking, find one that does !!!! If not, then tank it yourself .
Regards

He comes highly recommended by the staff at my local CTD...but yes he said he hasn't done tanking so wouldn't commit to doing it.
Very difficult to find trusted tradesmen particularly as this is the second attempt at the shower room, The tiles fell off the last time. Boards not fixed correctly and not tanked, etc etc...

Don't want to go through that again so must be right this time!!!

Cheers dave will do,yeah puzzled me a bit to coz every tiler i know do there own tanking even just to gaurutee its been done right to there spec ie;prep and products.maybe just to busy

Hows the best way to find local tilers through the forum guys?

where are you based....?..

pm me if you wish..then you won't get flooded with replies..

We don't won't to take work off your tiler....

This looks pretty good stuff, anybody used this Roman kit...
YouTube - Step by Step Wetroom Guide

Just a quick Q dave,how much is the tanking gear never use that brand.

If you email me with your needs I will price it for you

Quick answer...yes I can wallpaper but this looks a little more complicated to me.

No its easy because its applied with adhesive you can adjust it as you need to (new video coming soon)

What is this product?

Its called Dura-wp and it a german tanking membrane that we sell in the uk

I always use cement based Flexi on tanked walls, just to be safe and make sure the tiles stick properly.

As Leatherface says flexi powdered adhesive on tanked walls and floors, The Dura-wp is fixed with Flexi powdered adhesive as well so no messing with pots of resins etc.

Thanks for all the info guys. Very much appreciated and the muddy pool is rapidly clearing. Will post back with final outcome and pics...hopefully

Originally Posted by Leatherface

I always use cement based Flexi on tanked walls, just to be safe and make sure the tiles stick properly.
Some brands of tanking such as the Ardex System do not like tub adhesive. Saw one job that had been done : Ardex tanking, ceramic tiles, tub adhesive : The tiles fell off the wall, adhesive did not set properly or bond to the wall.

pretty sure most tanking kits say to use cement based addy,had this arguement with an employee who works in one of the trade places i use,he was trying to palm of white star or grip to customers for me to use....no way!

Well took the forum's advice and got a tiler that did do tanking which took all the worry out of the dilemma I was in.

Thanks for all the help Dave and the first rate job, obviously a professional with genuine customer care at heart....cheers...this type of professional are hard to find believe me.

Be in touch for next job

no probs neil.........i must say your choice of tile was spot on...looks excellent...

You mean the missus, I would have had white, white and white...thanks again

i would first find out what adhesive he intends to use and then find a compatable membrane

Originally Posted by jay

i would first find out what adhesive he intends to use and then find a compatable membrane

Jobs been done....jay....