30-06-2007
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#25 | | Ex Pro Tiler |  Re: Poll: What adhesive brand do you trust most? | |
[quote=Fekin;15678]The only adhesives I have used have been Bal blue star and a small tub of evo-stick adhesive.
When you say Dunlop is crap Gaz, what did you think was bad about it.
Did the tile slip a lot or something, or just take ages to go off ?[/quote]spoke only yesterday to an experienced tiler who used Dunlop,the tiles fell off[IMG]http://www.tilersforums.co.uk/images/icons/icon9.gif[/IMG] the results of the above poll tell the story | | | 
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05-07-2007
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#26 | | Guest | Re: Poll: What adhesive brand do you trust most? | |
[quote=gaz4266;5415]Larsen, they're close and good prices[/quote]
Dou you rate Larsen highly then mate? | | |
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05-07-2007
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#27 | | Guest | Re: Poll: What adhesive brand do you trust most? | |
[quote=Concept PHT;5458]I used PCI grout for the first time the other day - new tile shop swore it was the dogs for flexi floors etc. And the customer had specified he wanted it. Not happy about not using me own gear....
Guess what - I have had my first call back. Grout is cracking.
Used Granfix on 3 tile repairs upstairs in the same house on boards. Low and behold, no cracks.
PCI - Absolute utter crap. Very dissapointed.[/quote]
What PCI grout did you use? | | |
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05-07-2007
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#28 | | Tilers Forums Arms Member
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wow. i didn't realise that there was so much choice! i'm new to tiling and i'm trying to learn as much as i can about all aspects. getting a headache trying to take everything on board!
by the way how do i stop getting adhesive all over myself and how do i get it off my hands!!! | | |
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06-07-2007
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Bal produce Dunlop according to Topps don't they ? Whats all that about. | | |
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07-07-2007
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They also produce ardex mate...........
Pursedog, if your new to it all go for the top brand like Bal and you cant go wrong you can relax that you know your using something that will work.....Once your confidence has grown and a bit of experience comes your way then start experimenting with some others and eventually you will just stick with one or two.
Personally i only really use Bal White star or Blue star (ie White star in showers and bathrooms and blue star for kitchen splashbacks etc....
for floors i use Bal single part flexible if on plywood or other floors that may have slight movement..
Bal Rapidset Maxibag for concrete floors or other solid surfaces like screeds and stuff
Grouting i use Bal or Ardex.
If you just stick to this mate i am pretty certain you wont get any problems.
TJ
I also know that Mapei and Granfix are supposed to be great so if in your area it's easier to get hold of these brands then you can't go wrong with these, i ain't used them but many of the more experienced tilers on here have and they swear by it so thats good enough for me. | |
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07-07-2007
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cheers tjsmiler,
thanx for the advice mate. as i said before lots to take on but guess its a marathon and not a sprint eh?! | | |
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08-07-2007
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Looking at the poll, I see that Palace scores high, I am on with a bathroom for a frien, he has supplied ther adhesive, a 'no name' type  but when I was reading the label it has " Palace product " on it, when asked where he got it he replied Aldi ??????
Anyone else know of any other major brands trading under different names ?
P.S. This adhesive was only £10 a tub. | | |
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08-07-2007
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gaz @ Topps  Palace is also available under the Toppfix banner,rapid,rapid flexible,screed comp,waterproof and standard tub gear,two part flexible etc only available to the trade very good and very cheap | Thanks for the info mate, tried to find your place in Stockton the other day, didn't have time to look to hard, I'll find it next time and have a look see.
Thanks again.
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