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nickj · 30-05-2008

Hi all,

just started up and did a floor recently using topps own make rapidset.

Only problem i found with it was the amount of time it lasts in the bucket, i knew it was going to be quick but around 20-30 mins was all i got. Just wondered if there was any where you got longer to work with.

Cheers,

Nick

**enduro** · 30-05-2008

You can get single part flexible adhesive which gives you longer, but when you use rapid set make sure you really clean your mixing bucket out every time you mix a new batch.

**brian c** · 30-05-2008

only mix it up in small amounts ,this will help.

**Dave** · 30-05-2008

If you are finding rapid setting adhesives hard to work with....i.e. pot life...then switch to a standard set...........or as mentioned smaller batches.........

theyomper · 30-05-2008

To save wastage lay the field tiles first, then do the cuts, mix a new batch and lay all the cuts. Use 2 buckets as said above as Rapid set works on a chemical heat reaction, therefore if you either use the same bucket without cleaning out the next mix will have a head start and go off quicker.

nickj · 31-05-2008

Thanks all

I'm sure i'll have a lot more questions to come

**grumpygrouter** · 31-05-2008

Ardex have just introduced new adhesives with extended bucket time of 1 hr and extremely rapid setting - grout in 1 1/2 hours.

31-05-2008

Mapei Keraquick mate.....Mapei Mapeker

**whitebeam** · 01-06-2008

Agree with the above, Mapei last's age's in the bucket and holds the tiles in a very short time.

**devonmark** · 01-06-2008

as above....mapei for me....Mark

Mike Strutter · 01-06-2008

Normally use Ardex X7 or S20, but had a limestone floor last week and the customer had ordered the addy with the tiles, and it was Mapei Keraquick, which as mentioned earlier lasts ages in the bucket which on that job was perfect.

CJ · 01-06-2008

All of the above.

Also run the water till really cold.

Make sure your mixing buckets are spotless (The first batch always seems to last longer than your second batch

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Mix small amounts

If doing a conservatory in hot weather.............try and bung a dust sheet over the roof if poss...............keeps you and addy a bit cooler