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Discuss class of adhesive, what do you use? in the Tile Adhesive, Grout and Substrate Preparation at TilersForums; Over the last few years I've used single part flexi as "the norm" even tho sometimes an unmodified addy would suffice. It costs a little extra but worth it imo. ...
          
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    Default class of adhesive, what do you use?

    Over the last few years I've used single part flexi as "the norm" even tho sometimes an unmodified addy would suffice. It costs a little extra but worth it imo.
    Do you use an unmodified adhesive when it will do the job or do you plum for the modified?

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    Default Re: class of adhesive, what do you use?

    i always use flexi nowadays also,used to use un-modified on concrete floors but with Tile Giants prices theres virtually no difference
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    Default Re: class of adhesive, what do you use?

    I will only use a C2 minimum..

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    Default Re: class of adhesive, what do you use?

    Mostly I do the same as you Doug. Only if I need to cut costs do i use a lower spec addy ( as long as it is suitable for my needs of course)
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    Default Re: class of adhesive, what do you use?

    always buy flexi



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    Default Re: class of adhesive, what do you use?

    i use C2 as i've got good supplier and v/good price.

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    Default Re: class of adhesive, what do you use?

    always use a C2

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    Default Re: class of adhesive, what do you use?

    Always flexi, because i buy it by the pallet.

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    Default Re: class of adhesive, what do you use?

    never less than C2-S1

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    Default Re: class of adhesive, what do you use?

    Always use flexi, for the extra quid or so why bother with anything else?
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    Default Re: class of adhesive, what do you use?

    As DC says, virtually no price diff so no reason to use anything but flexi

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    Default Re: class of adhesive, what do you use?

    Always flexi.

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    Default Re: class of adhesive, what do you use?

    Flexi for me too, they are easier to use nowadays with longer open times and better predictability, only use unmodified if my customer has supplied it or cost of flexi is prohibitive
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    Flexi for me
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    And for me.Always.

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    flexi,flexi,flexi
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    The poll is quite conclusive!!

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    flexi for me to
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    Default Re: class of adhesive, what do you use?

    always flexi get it same price!

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