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Discuss variset in the Tile Adhesive, Grout and Substrate Preparation at TilersForums; Have any of you tried the new adhesive from BAL variset although it is killing me to say as I am more a mapei fan than a BAL fan it ...
          
  1. 29-10-2009 #1
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    Default variset

    Have any of you tried the new adhesive from BAL variset although it is killing me to say as I am more a mapei fan than a BAL fan it is fantastic.
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    Default Re: variset

    Someone just told me the same thing Dean....ermm now who was it ...
    As i said before i cant see a need at the moment with my type of work but you never know....i am sure Mapei will come up with something similar soon.
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    Very very expensive though.....At least we know mapei isn't high priced..and as mentioned other comps will follow suit..i'm sure.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sir Ramic View Post
    Someone just told me the same thing Dean....ermm now who was it ...
    As i said before i cant see a need at the moment with my type of work but you never know....i am sure Mapei will come up with something similar soon.
    good looking was he? lol
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    Quote Originally Posted by deanotile View Post
    good looking was he? lol
    Nope !
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dave View Post
    Very very expensive though.....At least we know mapei isn't high priced..and as mentioned other comps will follow suit..i'm sure.
    its not that expensive m8
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sir Ramic View Post
    Nope !
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    Quote Originally Posted by deanotile View Post
    uh!
    He aint a bad type though
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    Quote Originally Posted by deanotile View Post
    its not that expensive m8

    From the feedback i have had and i have priced it as well deano..it is a fortune mate IMHO...

    I can get rapidsetting adhesive for around a tenner and i have my own tricks for making it set like the clappers..

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dave View Post
    From the feedback i have had and i have priced it as well deano..it is a fortune mate IMHO...

    I can get rapidsetting adhesive for around a tenner and i have my own tricks for making it set like the clappers..
    ain't we been doing it for years Dave!!!!!
    all they sound like they are doing is giving you the hardener to put in yourselves big deal
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    how much is it then guys ? we talking £40/20kg or wot then!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by pjc View Post
    ain't we been doing it for years Dave!!!!!
    all they sound like they are doing is giving you the hardener to put in yourselves big deal
    No m8 it go’s of in 10 minutes flat. but you add the inhibitor if you need it to take longer
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    Default Re: variset

    Adding a retarder then
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    Default Re: variset

    yep thats the one
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    Quote Originally Posted by whitebeam View Post
    Adding a retarder then
    Beam lol
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    Default Re: variset

    i got a bag to try on monday. didnt use the retarder with it as it was for under appliances. did the cutting and then mixed addy. went off in 5 mins. pretty expensive but may keep a bag on van just for any cuts i have to do last thing before grouting.
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