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necro777 · 21-09-2007

Hi
My local merchant has just changed it's make of grout & adhesives from ardex to evo-stick. The problem I have is They told me the grout they have is for concrete floors & for wood floors to mix with a flexible additive which they gave me (not the same make). Just been back today to start on another room & the grout is starting to crack. It is a kitchen floor lined with 18mm ply 330mm square porcelain tiles laid with evo-stick flexy fast set adhesive. Will all the grout need to be removed or is there anything to fill the cracks like a sealer ?

GazTech · 21-09-2007

[quote=necro777;27131]Hi
My local merchant has just changed it's make of grout & adhesives from ardex to evo-stick. The problem I have is They told me the grout they have is for concrete floors & for wood floors to mix with a flexible additive which they gave me (not the same make). Just been back today to start on another room & the grout is starting to crack. It is a kitchen floor lined with 18mm ply 330mm square porcelain tiles laid with evo-stick flexy fast set adhesive. Will all the grout need to be removed or is there anything to fill the cracks like a sealer ?[/quote]Cant really fill the crack I'm afraid necro mate...if this was porcelain...sometimes the grout wont stick to the sides...flexible grout is usually required...as it should be onto wood......Gaz

Fred · 21-09-2007

Why, I ask in vain, did a shop change from Ardex products? Probably the best product under the Sun. Find yourself another shop with decent gear, if I was you. I use Ardex 90% of the time, it is the business. evo-stick, what was the shop, homebase..............

**devonmark** · 21-09-2007

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Originally Posted by Fred

Why, I ask in vain, did a shop change from Ardex products? Probably the best product under the Sun. Find yourself another shop with decent gear, if I was you. I use Ardex 90% of the time, it is the business. evo-stick, what was the shop, homebase..............

makes you wonder doesn't it...?

**CLAYS TILES** · 22-09-2007

sounds a bit weird eh?

necro777 · 22-09-2007

Nope just a local builders merchant thinking cheaper is better & guess what it ain't.
& the other problem is no other supplier for about 30 miles & no where to keep stock only my van until i can find a lockup

**devonmark** · 22-09-2007

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Originally Posted by Unregistered

Nope just a local builders merchant thinking cheaper is better & guess what it aint.
& the other problem is no other supplyer for about 30 miles & no where to keep stock only my van untill i can find a lockup

i have same prob...can't find a lock up..

Dave-T · 23-09-2007

just stick with bal in future. Its more expensive, but it works. And unlike any other manufaturer, when it comes to theyre 10 year guarantee, they actually honour it. Howtex/ardex/unibond/technik etc dont offer/honour any guarantee. For piece of mind, bal are worth the extra.