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Discuss rapid set in the Tile Adhesive, Grout and Substrate Preparation at TilersForums; hi got a back of a toilet to tile its on plasterboard been told by topps tiles to use rapid set flexible is this right for this application i find ...
          
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    hi got a back of a toilet to tile its on plasterboard been told by topps tiles to use rapid set flexible is this right for this application i find topps very dear for stuff cheers

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    What tiles are you going to use.
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    Get down to Tile Giant and ask for some Mapei adhesive. They will sort you out.
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    hi they are just 8mm ceramic tiles going on to plasterboard but i have to get it done quick so i can get the toilet back on

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    weber rapid set goes off quick

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    ok thanks

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    Go to tile giant, and ask for a bag of proflex rapid set, white or grey depending on what grout colour you are using.
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    mapei white keraquick,best bud very fast setter

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    Most rapidset's will go off really quick on plasterboard with ceramic.
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