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**Dave** · 18-05-2008

I tend to use Ardex k15 or Arditex..( latex )....from CTD

What do you use..?.......

Swanseajack · 18-05-2008

Mapei latexplan, allways get good results with it.

Simon

**grumpygrouter** · 18-05-2008

BAL Multibase - only stuff apart from Acrybase that I can get!

**Dave** · 18-05-2008

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Originally Posted by grumpygrouter

BAL Multibase - only stuff apart from Acrybase that I can get!

What's it like to use grumps..?..

wayne · 18-05-2008

ultra level it one or arditex. keep meaning to try mira x plan as you dont need latex so the smell shouldnt be as bad

**Varley** · 18-05-2008

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Originally Posted by Dave

What's it like to use grumps..?..

It's good stuff Dave, it's what I use. For best results mix with a little more water than the recommended amount. It's a flexi leveller also, polymer already in it so no need for latex

**Dave** · 18-05-2008

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Originally Posted by Varley

It's good stuff Dave, it's what I use. For best results mix with a little more water than the recommended amount. It's a flexi leveller also, polymer already in it so no need for latex

And price ?...

..spill the beans.....

**brian c** · 18-05-2008

£15 A Bag Polychem I Think Its Called,from Builders Merchants.how Much Is The Ardex Stuff?

**Dave** · 18-05-2008

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Originally Posted by brian c

£15 A Bag Polychem I Think Its Called,from Builders Merchants.how Much Is The Ardex Stuff?

arditex is about £22 and k15 is about £24.........good stuff but pricey..( never cracks ).....

**grumpygrouter** · 18-05-2008

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Originally Posted by Dave

What's it like to use grumps..?..

It's ok Dave, no smell to it and it dries quickly. Only thing I am able to compare to is Arditex as that is the only other stuff I have used. Multibase goes to quite a smooth finish but I always have a problem with excess compound dropping back to the surface when I reposition my trowel or feather for another sweep. Leaves behind lumps and ridges sometimes which you then need to shave off when it is almost dry. Think that is a problem with my technique though and not the compound.

I usually apply a second layer when the first is dry but with a wetter mix so it "flows" better.

Costs me just less than £20 a bag.

**Varley** · 18-05-2008

Yeah, I get it for about £20 per bag, but they are 25kg bags (I think). Forgot to say it's a rapid set also, 3 hrs drying time.

**Dave** · 19-05-2008

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Originally Posted by grumpygrouter

It's ok Dave, no smell to it and it dries quickly. Only thing I am able to compare to is Arditex as that is the only other stuff I have used. Multibase goes to quite a smooth finish but I always have a problem with excess compound dropping back to the surface when I reposition my trowel or feather for another sweep. Leaves behind lumps and ridges sometimes which you then need to shave off when it is almost dry. Think that is a problem with my technique though and not the compound.

I usually apply a second layer when the first is dry but with a wetter mix so it "flows" better.

Costs me just less than £20 a bag.

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Originally Posted by Varley

Yeah, I get it for about £20 per bag, but they are 25kg bags (I think). Forgot to say it's a rapid set also, 3 hrs drying time.

Cheers lads.......It's just i thought the ardex ones were pricey but seems mulitbase is about the same price...ish...

Anybody used the mapei levellers...?....

I know some brands only do upto 5mm ish so needs to be able to go to about 15mm or so in one go to be useful.......