first porcelain large format HELP! - TilersForums.co.uk | Tile Forums

tops111 · 10-09-2007

Got my first porcelain bathroom to do on wednesday.Went round today to check what tiles are like.600 x300 about 12 mm thick. He's been given 2 tubs of bal whitestar ( 12sqmof wall tiling) but im not sure if this is ok to use> I thought it had to be powder gear like bal spf,but he said ctd gave him this to use! Would it be ok? Walls were previously emulsioned. Can i just key the surface or does it have to come right off? Also do i use an 8mm rubi wheel or 10 mm wheel on my dry rail cutter for porcelain? Cheers for any advice.

**Dave** · 11-09-2007

hi mate...white star is not suitable for that type of tile..use a spf adshesive.......
and grout with flexi grout as well..
remove as much of the emulsion as possible..either with a wire brush or roughed down with heavy-grade sand paper.. Then prime with suitable primer..i use bal bond sbr...8mm or 10mm wheel will be fine.......dave...

tops111 · 12-09-2007

mint! thanks for advice. Should be on stellas by friday lunch time,fingers crossed.cheers