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Discuss slabs in the Tile Adhesive, Grout and Substrate Preparation at TilersForums; got some pinkish slabs to put on a customers step tomorrow she originally wanted it tiled but changed her mind at the last minute,i think it would be ok but ...
          
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    got some pinkish slabs to put on a customers step tomorrow she originally wanted it tiled but changed her mind at the last minute,i think it would be ok but just double checking if it will be ok to bed them in with rapid-set?
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    Sand/cement would be my choice, rapid set post mix.


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    why not use mortar David?

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    Sand/cement would be my choice, rapid set post mix.

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    no probs if you have plent of addy

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    was going to use mortar but have a few 1/4 bags of toppfix in the back of the van i was wanting rid off
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    Sand/cement would be my choice and some sbr added for strength and for a slurry before laying
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