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[344349]

Hi,
I have just laid out a new terrace about 100sq mt in size and now need to tile it. I chose the tiles (pocelain) and bought some cement, the coverage per bag is stated at 5sq mt per bag. I am not getting anything like this,(probably because it is onto cement) and it costs £11 ber bag. I know Porcelain tiles need “special” cement but can anyone recommend a cheap alternative?

 

[hillhead]

Hi there, at that price per bag it is cheap sorry.
If you are getting nowhere near the stated 5m2 then your terrace must be in rough shape or bad levels on it?
Off levels?
Welcome along too.

 

[suave]

welcome!

 

[DHTiling]

Hello and welcome, who say's Porcelain needs special cement..?

Most tile adhesives now have an amount of Polymer incorporated within to help with the bond to porcelain tiles..


As for the coverage, what depth of trowel are you using and what size are the tiles.?

 

[Brian the Tile]

suprised at you saying that Dave about the adhesive, could you please tell us what make of adhesive you are meaning as i personaly would not take the risk of using ordinary adhesive with porcelain tiles, as for the £11 per bag 344349 is that for 20kg if so i want some,you should be getting 6 mts min i would say myself on a decent base

 

[jay]

:welcome:

 

[kilty55]

as aboce 11 pounds a bag is a good price

you must be out of level on the terrace,i would expect 4 metres out a bag of addy for a standard floor maybe 5

what type of adhesive are you using exactly?

 

[DHTiling]

suprised at you saying that Dave about the adhesive, could you please tell us what make of adhesive you are meaning as i personaly would not take the risk of using ordinary adhesive with porcelain tiles, as for the £11 per bag 344349 is that for 20kg if so i want some,you should be getting 6 mts min i would say myself on a decent base

Most adhesives have polymers in them... some manufacturers call it porcelbond. but it will say on the bag if suitable for porcelain.. if you are unsure then use a flexible one..

 

[Rich]

Are you spreading the adhesive with a notched trowel or using it as a cement and spotting the tiles?

 

[doug boardley]

suprised at you saying that Dave about the adhesive, could you please tell us what make of adhesive you are meaning as i personaly would not take the risk of using ordinary adhesive with porcelain tiles, as for the £11 per bag 344349 is that for 20kg if so i want some,you should be getting 6 mts min i would say myself on a decent base

maybe with a 4mm square notched trowel, but not with a 20mm solid bed trowel and back skimming tiles.

 

[344349]

well guy's thanks for all the advice, the cement I am using is purchased in Spain where I live (and thats €11 for 25k sack) made by Weber. From the advice you gave, I think I might try a trowel with larger notches, this may help.
The base is a bit rough as I planned to use the cement to level, something I have done successfully on another terrace, but I didn't realize the cost of "Porcelain" cement. Anyway older and wiser! Lastly as an amature I would like to thank you all for your help and advice

 

[Perry]

i know i have only laid 600 x600 of late with PTB but i am lucky to get 2mts to a bag on a good floor :yikes:

 

[One Day]

External tiles without 100% coverage will = failure.

(just a friendly warning!)