Dot & Dab travertine?

[spanky]

I can't believe this thread is still trundling along without me......

The longest post in this sites history, what have I started....

I would like more information on that "Greek" method on filling the voids.???

[Spirit]

Ask pjtiler, he probably remembers how it was done.

[woodie]

Hi there mate, you should contact the clown who said this is alright and tell them the answers you got from us lot, one thing i would never do id dot and dab it's a definate no no! Think of allthe gaps behind the tiles if something should fall against them they would be damaged whereas with normal application of adhesive there is far less chance of damage

[markfxy]

dot and dabs fine nearly every tile in spain is dot and dabbed without any problems

[deanotile]

Originally Posted by markfxy

dot and dabs fine nearly every tile in spain is dot and dabbed without any problems

We are not in Spain are we m8

Have you got any kid’s m8 if you have would you put them in a bath were the 600mm by 400mm travertine tiles had been fixed with spots of adhesive like spanky’s?

[grumpygrouter]

Originally Posted by markfxy

dot and dabs fine nearly every tile in spain is dot and dabbed without any problems

In my few experiences of being in Spain, i don't recall much use of plasterboard over there. The D&D issue on this thread originally was dealing with stone onto plasterboard. Maybe directly onto concrete or the block work they use over there it is more acceptable, and for a guess, with the general everyday tempratures over there moisture wouldn't hang around too long to do much damage.

As it is, despite and in addition to everything that has been previously written in the thread it is not an acceptable method of fixing according to British Standards Guidlines/Rules whichever way you want to interpret them. I have never used the method as I am quite new to the industry and I don't forsee that I ever will so I am no expert on the subject. Fascinating reading though.

[markfxy]

Originally Posted by deanotile

We are not in Spain are we m8

Have you got any kid’s m8 if you have would you put them in a bath were the 600mm by 400mm travertine tiles had been fixed with spots of adhesive like spanky’s?

doesnt matter where the **** we are, dot and dab is ok if done correctly with a bead around the entire edge of the tile but i agree after looking at the pictures i would have these ripped out and done again

[Wylie]

Originally Posted by spanky

I can't believe this thread is still trundling along without me......

The longest post in this sites history, what have I started....

I would like more information on that "Greek" method on filling the voids.???

sounds like an early form of shuttering

[pjtiler]

i have to cut one of these out tomorrow due to the sparky drilling a 30 mm hole in the wrong place
the slab was dot and dabbed on
so we will see how easely it comes off
i bet it brings most of the concreat block with it

[deanotile]

Originally Posted by markfxy

doesnt matter where the **** we are, dot and dab is ok if done correctly with a bead around the entire edge of the tile but i agree after looking at the pictures i would have these ripped out and done again

Ok here we go again so what do you call don correctly? And it dos mater were the **** we are. Just becols you say it is ok to do it in Spain dos not mean it is ok in this country the Spanish have a lot of different methods and they have a lot of different building regulations. I have been to Spain on several occasions and have spoken to a number of Spanish fixers but to be honest I have never come across one that was spot fixing. I have seen them fix in sand and cement but that was solid bed (proper old school) I have also seen them fix in cement-based adhesive with a notched trowel on to rendered walls. Don’t know were you were working but you are way of the mark by saying (nearly every tile in Spain is dot and dabbed) maybe every tile you fixed in Spain was dot and dab. If dot and dab is ok “don properly” then get a reputable adhesive manufacturer to indorse your method and I will take my hat of to you until then I will stick to the methods of fixing that are recognised in this country by the industry.

[pjtiler]

Originally Posted by deanotile

Ok here we go again so what do you call don correctly? And it dos mater were the **** we are. Just becols you say it is ok to do it in Spain dos not mean it is ok in this country the Spanish have a lot of different methods and they have a lot of different building regulations. I have been to Spain on several occasions and have spoken to a number of Spanish fixers but to be honest I have never come across one that was spot fixing. I have seen them fix in sand and cement but that was solid bed (proper old school) I have also seen them fix in cement-based adhesive with a notched trowel on to rendered walls. Don’t know were you were working but you are way of the mark by saying (nearly every tile in Spain is dot and dabbed) maybe every tile you fixed in Spain was dot and dab. If dot and dab is ok “don properly” then get a reputable adhesive manufacturer to indorse your method and I will take my hat of to you until then I will stick to the methods of fixing that are recognised in this country by the industry.

steady on old son you,ll give ya self a heart attack

[deanotile]

Originally Posted by pjtiler

steady on old son you,ll give ya self a heart attack

I know I’m getting to old for this sh*t.