Untill recently I had never tried Green star. I had small tiling job in a downstairs WC so decided to give green start a try. I tiled a wall with Mapei's basic d1 (Mapestik) and aonther wall with BAL basic d1 (green star)

I was working with cheap 20 x 40 ceramics (very light) approx 6mm thick.

I felt that Mapestik was the better product. Although a heaveir/ thicker mix I found that there was a little sliping with the greenstar, this did not happen with the Mapestik.

I didnt use any battons for this job as they were light ceramics and I thought both adhesives would be up to the job but I had to support some of the tiles fixed with green star by hammering a nail under some of the tiles.

when using ready mixed I do prefer the red lid Mapegrip but I use Mapestik from time to time when permitted due to the cost savings.

Anyone else used both products and have a prefference? spoken to lots of guys who swear by green star so was a little dissapointed. A few said they would rather use green star than any Mapei tubbed stuff.

would liked to have done a poll but dont know how to do it

Poll added for you.

cheers dave

Never used any of them.

Only green star on minor splashbacks, done what it was supposed to do

Mapestik green star slips

never been happy with green star and used white star when I used bal tubbed

I havent used mapei tub so havent voted

mapeistik if i am using tubbed(splashie) green star imo is poor

Green star is the very basic of adhesive, and still can be pricey if you don't have a decent trade account. Never liked it to be honest. Minimum blue star, white even better.

Originally Posted by Gazzatile

Mapestik green star slips

Which one ???