PVA? - Tile Advice

[KateJ]

I can't be certain its fresh - it seems very good and two huge tubs of it. No dust on top.
xx

 

[Bill]

I can't be certain its fresh - it seems very good and two huge tubs of it. No dust on top.
xx

its what is inside that counts Kate not on the lid.

 

[KateJ]

I've got one here from a tiler - Travis Perkins non-slip wall tile adhesive.
xx

 

[Bill]

That type of adhesive is only good for ceramic tiles kate, do you know what your tiles are made from?

 

[KateJ]

All ceramic.
x

 

[Two-Trowels]

I just love that you sign off with xx - it's so girly

xx

(that's a first)

 

[KateJ]

I'm in touch with my feminine side! xx

 

[White Room]

As soon as I saw the thread mentioning PVA, the input of posts would be large.

 

[KateJ]

Just so glad you guys are setting me straight!!

The Topps Tiles man gave me some iffy advice earlier this year - hard to know who to listen to sometimes.
xx

 

[John Benton]

Not really Kate, only one place to learn!!! And it's not from a spotty faced youth in Topps. If you listen to the guys on here and do as they advise then you won't go far wrong.

 

[WetSaw]

.......especially the ones with the little green "Trusted Advisor" badge!!

 

[KateJ]

Lol! xx

 

[White Room]

Not really Kate, only one place to learn!!! And it's not from a spotty faced youth in Topps. If you listen to the guys on here and do as they advise then you won't go far wrong.

No John you mean a spotty oik

 

[Dumbo]

You can't use it when your tiling over tanking and you can't use it on any tiles bigger than about 250x250
Most professional tilers won't use it at all.

When I was at bal many years ago they side it was OK to use a ready mix (dispersion) adhesive but you would have to leave it 3 days prior to grouting due to the fact you are tiling on to an impervious