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Discuss Porcelain Tiles on Kitchen walls in the Tiling Forum at TilersForums; Hello there, I've got a job on for tomorrow, and I was using ceramic tiles, so I bought the appropriate tub adhesive from Topps Tiles, but the customer has just ...
          
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    Default Porcelain Tiles on Kitchen walls

    Hello there,

    I've got a job on for tomorrow, and I was using ceramic tiles, so I bought the appropriate tub adhesive from Topps Tiles, but the customer has just been on the phone and has changed his mind and is now using PORCELAIN tiles (brick affect) 300mm x 100mm approx, will I be able to use the adhesive that I'be bought or do I have to buy some other type?

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    hi waynestores ..change it to a spf adhesive.....dave.....

    make sure you prime walls first as cementious adhesives react with plaster............dave..

    p.s....use a flexible grout as well...

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    Default Re: Porcelain Tiles on Kitchen walls

    why use a flexabile grout?

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    you have to use a flexible grout because normal un modified grout will not key to the sides of a porcelain tile......dave...

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    Quote Originally Posted by dhceramics View Post
    you have to use a flexible grout because normal un modified grout will not key to the sides of a porcelain tile......dave...
    Spot on.

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    Default Re: Porcelain Tiles on Kitchen walls

    granfix multifix tub gear can be use on porcelain tiles

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    Any adhesive that is polymodified will be ok for porcelain but a cementious adhesive will be better than a dispersion adhesive when it comes to the drying process.........dave..

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    Quote Originally Posted by dhceramics View Post
    Any adhesive that is polymodified will be ok for porcelain but a cementious adhesive will be better than a dispersion adhesive when it comes to the drying process.........dave..
    i said he could go with tub gear because it will be easier for him

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    wasnt avin a go mate..just porcelain is not easy to work with at the best of times on walls.....dave...

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    many thanks guys
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