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lincsloon · 21-09-2008

Hi everyone,
Started my first real job today, 3 months after finishing my training course. A mate of mine wanted his bathroom doing, didn't mind how it looked, his walls were in sh** condition anyway. Started round the window, done my working out, then started sticking the tiles. But they kept sliding, don't know why, put minimal adhesive on, then thickrer, still sliding. He's got instant grab waterproof adhesive ready mixed in the tub from Focus & 330mm x 250mm x 6mm tiles. Any ideas please?

**Fekin** · 21-09-2008

For starters you should be using cement based powdered adhesive for the tile size you are using.
Also the tubbed adhesive sold at Focus is most probably pure slop too.

You say you used minimal adhesive, what sized notched trowel are you using.
You want to use "in my opinion" either a 6mm or 8mm for those tiles.

If after using the propper adhesive you still get tiles slipping then use battons.

**Sir Ramic** · 21-09-2008

The adhesive is not suitable, you want to be using powdered adhesive not ready mixed but wouldnt your course have told you that. The size of the tile is too much for ready mixed adhesive. That said the brand you mention wont be that good anyway.

**grumpygrouter** · 21-09-2008

Agree with Fekin here. Focus DIY adhesive is just that, DIY adhesive. Also pre-mixed adhesive is not really suitable for that size of tile. Where did you do your training course Lincsloon?

**grumpygrouter** · 21-09-2008

Is this a moderators special response thread?

GazTech · 21-09-2008

[quote=lincsloon;125366]Hi everyone,
Started my first real job today, 3 months after finishing my training course. A mate of mine wanted his bathroom doing, didn't mind how it looked, his walls were in sh** condition anyway. Started round the window, done my working out, then started sticking the tiles. But they kept sliding, don't know why, put minimal adhesive on, then thickrer, still sliding. He's got instant grab [B]waterproof adhesive ready mixed in the tub[/B] from Focus & 330mm x 250mm x 6mm tiles. Any ideas please?[/quote]This will be at best water resistant adhesive when ready mixed. The only waterproof adhesive is epoxy resin.....Gaz

deanotile · 21-09-2008

Yes m8 my idea is ditch the adhesive from focus and get a good one and also use a baton. If you have just finished a tiling course where was it?

**Fekin** · 21-09-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by grumpygrouter

Is this a moderators special response thread?

Yeah, emergency response thread

**Sir Ramic** · 21-09-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by grumpygrouter

Agree with Fekin here. Focus DIY adhesive is just that, DIY adhesive. Also pre-mixed adhesive is not really suitable for that size of tile. Where did you do your training course Lincsloon?

What !! you dont agree with me Russ ? I am deeply hurt

kilty55 · 21-09-2008

set a baton up for starters mateand work off that,,also use powdered addy for larger tiles just remember the rapid set goes solid very quickly,take your time and good luck,,might be off use doing homework first on this site for individual jobs to start off mate thats what i done to make sure i knew all i could before tackling jobs