Quarry floor, no damp course. - TilersForums.com

[Ttt1601]

Last epoxy DPM I used was easy, but messy ruined my trousers lol yea as above, had to blind it with sand as I went, am looking forward to seeing what this surpress it is like

 

[hmtiling]

Level it 2 is, surprisingly, only around £17 in Topps. I was under the impression it had to be a 2 part on a liquid dpm.

 

[J Sid]

Level it 2 is, surprisingly, only around £17 in Topps. I was under the impression it had to be a 2 part on a liquid dpm.

isn't it all dependant on what / how you prime the DPM before levelling or tiling ?

 

[hmtiling]

isn't it all dependant on what / how you prime the DPM before levelling or tiling ?

I imagine you're right there Julian. Prime plus grip or equivalent then single part leveller?

 

[Old Mod]

Sorry Marc it's Arditex Na

Don't shoot the messenger lol

Haha don't apologise ya nutta! I'd of pounced on it too if I'd of been you! Haha
Sorry had to take a phone call as I was trying to post.
All you need to watch @Andy Allen is the rate of coverage mate. You must lay down the correct amount per m2
Otherwise it can be ineffective.
You can do it with a notch trowel, that'll give you the required amount per m2 then flatten it off.
Don't be silly Andy, I've no idea what size notch! Haha I just know it can be done that way!
There are different primers available that are compatible. I'd suggest you use the same system throughout mate, from primer, dpm and leveller and adhesive. You got choice of three I know. Ardex, Isomat and TM.
Hope this helps hehe

 

[J Sid]

did an old rectory for a local solicitor about 5 years ago and builder put a DPM, weber advised, I think, PR360 and leave for a day before tiling.
solicitor now has got more money and i am to rip up 60 odd mts of porc and replace with marble. Be interested to see how well they are fixed, look's sound.
let you know early April

 

[Old Mod]

I've just set myself up to get slaughtered there haven't I

Have you noticed how the letter sent C & X are next to each other mr school teacher sir!

 

[Andy Allen]

So just to recap....
Prime the floor......paint on a liquid DPM...then level (if needed ?)...Yeh?

 

[Lithofin BOB]

Have seen several very old quarry floors in good condition and no signs of moisture ( salts ,clouding) , just impregnated with sealers after several months or longer - skirting or even walls swell, or show ingress .if all the above is applied, then porcelain. Do you guys cover yourselves , by taking no responsibility for moisture migration if it happens in these circumstances.

 

[Old Mod]

Have seen several very old quarry floors in good condition and no signs of moisture ( salts ,clouding) , just impregnated with sealers after several months or longer - skirting or even walls swell, or show ingress .if all the above is applied, then porcelain. Do you guys cover yourselves , by taking no responsibility for moisture migration if it happens in these circumstances.

Yeah that was why was asking at the top of the thread about lime screed Bob, for that very reason. Cos I know it can happen if they're sealed up.

 

[Lithofin BOB]

Ah lime screed,Sorry mate, if I was to even renovate the quarry's , I would not consider an impregnator, would be maintain only

 

[Old Mod]

Ah lime screed,Sorry mate, if I was to even renovate the quarry's , I would not consider an impregnator, would be maintain only

It's definitely something to be considered mate for sure.
Thing is as I said in beginning, I'm not really up to speed on it. I know @jonnyc has done some.
Maybe @GaryTheTiler has too I don't know.

 

[Old Mod]

How about you @timeless john have you had to deal with any quarry floors like this John?

 

[peteablard]

I've used Ardex DPM1C loads of times and it's a great product. Ardex NA goes straight on it, no priming required

 

[Time's Ran Out]

How about you @timeless john have you had to deal with any quarry floors like this John?

200 mts is too big an area to get wrong!
These jobs are great when straightforward but not for a one man band.
IMO let the bigger boys take the risk.