I heard a rumble that Mapei were doing a deal with the likes of B&Q or similar to have their adhesives in store, under Mapei brand. Anyone seen this as yet?

My local B&Q still have unibond gear but have heard the rumour about Mapei, More staff training then if it happens

I'm sure one of the Mapei guys on here will confirm this in a month or so...

its already in screwfix and im sure its already in b&q not all the products just the diy level of stuff

Originally Posted by GazTech

I'm sure one of the Mapei guys on here will confirm this in a month or so...

......and breathe.

Its already in Trade Depot so who cares. You are not that likely to use B&Q for all adhesives and grouts even if it is Mapei but last week on Sunday the contractor were i was working was short of Anthracite grout,,,,would have been useful then. As long as Mapei dont compromise the quality of teh materials i see no problem....it will stil be cheaper at your local TILE dealer.

That's brilliant news for Mapei, they're the UK's largest tile adhesive seller and have been for some time.

Originally Posted by Dan

That's brilliant news for Mapei, they're the UK's largest tile adhesive seller and have been for some time.

Who are?

Originally Posted by Dan

That's brilliant news for Mapei, they're the UK's largest tile seller and have been for some time.

They sell tiles ???

Thats what i thought,when did they start selling tiles

I heard this at the beginning of the year and i think i posted a thread about it.

Err!! mapei into B&Q was the thread beginning.....so B&Q are the biggest tile sellers was what he meant....think about it lads...

As for mapei into B&Q.. YES it's true.....the product is called 'buildfix' by mapei...

Buildfix Ultimate Showerproof Wall Tile Adhesive 15kg, 8022452042065

cheers Dave,anyone used it,if so whats it like and how much is it?


just clicked on the link £19.98 ffs

Originally Posted by brian c

cgeers Dave,anyone used it,if so whats it like and how much is it?

click the link in my post bri....all prices are there....along with what mapei they sell.....

Good prices. Do we know if they're actual Mapei formula's the same as products like Kerraquick?
I can answer my own question. No.
Did a bit of searching and got the answer.

Hard to say danny.....all i know is they have mapei logo on the packaging....Good move by mapei though...

No there not Dave. Did a bit of digging around and got the answer.

no what...? same mix or not wot?..

ctd are doing the d1 for £4.99 in England,so not a good price at £19.98 imo.

i noticed b and q are also selling cerafix at £10.98,anyone ever used it?

Originally Posted by Dave

no what...? same mix or not wot?..

Not the same formula.

Originally Posted by Branty

Not the same formula.

thought that's what you meant......so just like BAl then...cheaper products more for the DIY sector....but still upto doing the job , unlike what they used to stock.....so all in all a good move for mapei into the DIY departments...

My local supplier has stopped doing Mapei altogether now.........due to the fact that they ARE supplying BnQ. I was told that "wots the point of stocking it....if they can go down the road and get it cheaper" also as mentioned.......its a different formula ???

A few not so local suppliers have stopped as well

you have confirmed the other part of what I heard, that the quality woulld be different, and inferior. I know one local supplier has dropped selling Mapei altogether.

Working in France recently, the large store we used sometimes there had Mapei - the proper stuff and a large and specialized tile tool section - miles away from whats easily available here. The general builders merchant had complete Weber systems and info.
Do we think UK will follow suit?

Originally Posted by Dave

Err!! mapei into B&Q was the thread beginning.....so B&Q are the biggest tile sellers was what he meant....think about it lads...

As for mapei into B&Q.. YES it's true.....the product is called 'buildfix' by mapei...

Buildfix Ultimate Showerproof Wall Tile Adhesive 15kg, 8022452042065

£20 for a basic tub, and I can get D2 for £12............outragious

Trade Depot do the Buildfix Ultimate Showerproof for £11.48 inc.

Mark

Originally Posted by SW.Tiling

My local supplier has stopped doing Mapei altogether now.........due to the fact that they ARE supplying BnQ. I was told that "wots the point of stocking it....if they can go down the road and get it cheaper" also as mentioned.......its a different formula ???

A few not so local suppliers have stopped as well

Are you in South West London SW? What local supplier dumped Mapei?

Andrew