Large format on walls - TilersForums.com

[s.keech]

Hi need advice please. About to install 600 x 600 porcelain 12mm thick on walls in a bathroom. What would be the best size trowel to use. Should I go for solid bed .? Cheers

 

[White Room]

If the walls are flat then a 10mm ragni with back skimming to the tile, if the walls are all over the place then a tiger trowel and still back skim.

 

[s.keech]

If the walls are flat then a 10mm ragni with back skimming to the tile, if the walls are all over the place then a tiger trowel and still back skim.

Cheers

 

[Time's Ran Out]

I'd be more concerned with the wall construction and the weight issues of the large format tiles.

 

[Ttt1601]

I'd be more concerned with the wall construction and the weight issues of the large format tiles.

Agree fully, Def need to think about what your sticking this kind weight on a wall

 

[One Day]

definitely go for 5 blobs rather than 4.
That middle blob makes all the difference!

 

[One Day]

On a more serious note: I'd use a 10 or 12mm notch with a back-skim.
Also - I'd use a fairly loose mix of adhesive.
Too stiff and you tend to get poor coverage no matter what you do.

 

[Time's Ran Out]

Great advice for a novice to read in jest or otherwise ! Without the smilies it could be taken as correct. Dot and dab and a fairly loose mix of adhesive. Confused?

 

[Flintstone]

Timeless johns here again, the humour police

 

[Time's Ran Out]

How it is written and read are hardly ever the same.
Nothing funny about tiles dropping off a wall !