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Discuss Mirka Washboy in the Tiling Forum at TilersForums; Hi all Has anybody used or own a Mirka Washboy? They seem goodvalue. I will not be using them all the time but want a washboy that will last, all ...
          
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    Hi all

    Has anybody used or own a Mirka Washboy?

    They seem goodvalue.

    I will not be using them all the time but want a washboy that will last, all views welcome

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    Default Re: Mirka Washboy

    never heard of them . i would go go for karl dahm check out tradetiler. or raimondi washboy
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    Default Re: Mirka Washboy

    I have a Mirak one so I guess the thread title is a typo. It is ok - does the job well for not a lot of money...however, I have got a Karl dahm sponge to use with it as the sponge you get with the Mirak one lasts about half an hour!

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    Default Re: Mirka Washboy

    Get a KD or Raimondi Skipper if you're wanting it to last
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    Yep my eyes are obviously gone

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    No need to skimp on a washboy, a good one will definitely pay for itself after one average sized floor. > Tradetiler Tilers Grout Washing & Cleaning

    Or go for whatever the other one the lads are saying but I've only ever used KD washboys.
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    I got the KD from tradetiler, I'll be using it for the first time next week so expect some new threads next week on the best way to use it!

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    Karl Dahm for me also, good bit of kit
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    Default Re: Mirka Washboy

    I have a Rubi one but I feel it holds too much water which makes me wary when lifting it in a customers house, think I will upgrade to the KD in future
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    Quote Originally Posted by united View Post
    I have a Rubi one but I feel it holds too much water which makes me wary when lifting it in a customers house, think I will upgrade to the KD in future
    my pal has the rubi one as well you have to fill nearly to the top , imo i think its crap, rollers keep falling apart ,wheels fall off
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    Default Re: Mirka Washboy

    Have a Mirak one myself. You're better paying the extra for the Karl Dahm or similar quality, the Mirak one is very flimsy and the handle flexes when you fill it.

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    Ok all.
    I'v had a raimondi washboy for 3 years! good and sturdy but the major problem is that the tray sits too high in it therefore you need plenty of water in there.
    I now have the karl dahm and will never use anything else unless i see better !
    absolutely brilliant piece of kit.(the tray sits low so no need to fill)
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    i've got a KD, say no more.

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