Just about to tile my first kitchen floor 9m2, overlaid with 12mm wbp ply, well screwed down . Would I get away .with using SPF or is two part required, cheers

as long as floor is solid single part flex will be fine. just use a good quality addy not stuff from B+Q etc....

screw down every 250mm in a grid format and prime the ply with primer g.Use a flexible adhesive and flexible grout.

Originally Posted by brian c

screw down every 250mm in a grid format and prime the ply with primer g.Use a flexible adhesive and flexible grout.

Always read the manufactures instructions....to see how they recommend priming the ply....

I was of the opinion it had to be 18mm ply to use SPF otherwise 2 part would be needed?

Turkish

Originally Posted by Dave

Always read the manufactures instructions....to see how they recommend priming the ply....

Dave, what other way is there to prime ply m8?Do you mean the adhesivbe manufacturer and not the primer?Always been told to prime ply to seal ply so it doesnt absorb the moisture from the adhesive...confused me a bit m8.

Originally Posted by brian c

Dave, what other way is there to prime ply m8?Do you mean the adhesivbe manufacturer and not the primer?Always been told to prime ply to seal ply so it doesnt absorb the moisture from the adhesive...confused me a bit m8.

Do you mean ratios 1part primer to 1part water etc?

I refer to BAL's spec.........they only recommend you prime the back and edges of the ply and not the face side.......so i meant check what each manufacture recommend...some say prime some don't...........

ok now bri mate......you speako the english....

ok big fella cheers for that.IS THAT GAZ brain washing you with technical jargon every night...lol

The job i have been on this week ,a Romanian plasterer/tiler was working on the job and he must be rubbing off on me..pmsl

NOPE!! that is BAL spec....

Originally Posted by Turkish

I was of the opinion it had to be 18mm ply to use SPF otherwise 2 part would be needed?

Turkish

This is correct if you wish for a guarantee. Dave also points out that back and sides have to be sealed with Bal Bond SBR prior to fixing down. These are recommended for our adhesives, some will differ regards priming surface, read instructions or ring manufacturer if in any doubt....Gaz