can i just ask you guys which adhesive you use if your just fitting standard ceramic tiles. I dont want to use tubbed adhesive as i'm not a big fan. I also dont want to use a rapid set. I have been using BAL spf or mosaic fix but i was wondering if ther was a cheaper option that people use for ceramics that has a long bucket life. cheers

Try Technik OPF long pot life great grab

I have bought Mapei Keraflex Maxi for my wall tiling (haven't used it yet, mind). It has a pot life of about 8 hours, I believe.

Can't comment on the price though, as I didn't get it at trade prices

keraflex is definateky cheaper than bal ctf or mosaicfix,both are good to work with but about 33% dearer if not more for the mosaic-fix

I have used the OPF a lot before,great stuff too.But mapei is my fav now,if your walls are straight you could use keraflex! finer than the maxi but just can't be beefed out to same depths

Use mapei p9,it's flexi and has a good pot life and not very expensive.

As above, lasts for 8 hours in the bucket