help with a quote

[brummie tiler]

Going to quote a job in the morning and just wanted a little advice from the worlds best! Its an animal rescue centre 150m2 of floor tiling some inside, some outside unsure of the tiles they will be using but im presuming they will be porcelain. Im not inexperianced by any means but have never tiled an area outside before. Anything i should be aware of? What is the best stuff to use? eg should i definatley be going for a flexi adhesive and grout? Cheers

[brian c]

Flexi Adhesive And Grout That Should Be Frost Resistant,good Job That,hope You Get It.

[Dave]

Seen as it's an animal rescue centre then you are going to need an epoxy based grout....there will be urine etc to deal with , and it will be getting constantly washed and disinfected , so will be getting some stick and needs a grout that will stand up to this......

I would use a flexible adhesive then it will withstand all the thermal changes ...

and good luck on the quote mate.........let us know how you get on...

[GazTech]

Cracking job to get Brummie, don't skimp the product......Gaz
BAL PTB (Pourable Thick Bed) Flexible

A highly polymer modified, flexible, rapid-setting, water-resistant, frost-resistant floor tile adhesive, especially suitable for fixing tiles, including fully vitrified and porcelain tiles to low porosity backgrounds and bases. Sulphate-resistant, cement-based, pourable, thick-bed solid-bed floor tile adhesive suitable for fixing ceramic tiles, quarries, natural stone and terrazzo in interior and exterior situations. Its consistency makes it particularly suitable for fixing large tiles and those with profiled backs. Back-buttering is not necessary. Suitable for use on concrete, cement:sand screeds, ceramic/quarry tile/terrazzo/hard natural stone, plywood overlay, vinyl tiles/sheet, mastic asphalt. BS EN 12004 C2F Adhesive
BAL Epoxy LV

A Grey high quality penetrating epoxide, resin-based grout for the production of hygienic, chemically resistant, watertight joints between ceramic floor tiles. Especially suitable for large installations where its ease of use, speed of application and clean-off provide significant time and labour savings.
BAL Epoxy LV meets the requirements of BS 5980:1980 for resistance to mould growth. It also conforms to BS 5385:Part 4:1992:section 9, for use in sterile conditions.

The product additionally meets the requirements of “The Materials and Articles in Contact with Food Regulations 1987”, “The Food Safety (General Food Hygiene) Regulations 1995” and the EC Directive 93/43 on the Hygiene of Foodstuffs 1993.

BAL EPOXY LV has excellent physical and chemical properties. Once fully cured the material is water impermeable with a high degree of resistance to chemicals, staining, bacteria, abrasion and impact. The low viscosity of the grout guarantees a completely full, dense, smooth joint. Also suitable as a high performance epoxide resin adhesive. Ideal for use in abattoirs, breweries, chemical plants, commercial kitchens, dairies, food/drink processing plants, hospitals, industrial plant rooms, shopping malls/supermarkets, sports/leisure centres.

[TilingLogistics]

Good Luck I hope you get it

Kev

[monty]

Good luck mate....

[wivers]

Nice one mate.

Are they sure they wanna let you loose around all those animals.

They aint gonna come in one morning and find you curled up in the poodle kennel with 3 bitches around ya are they???

[monty]

hahahahahahahaha

[Dave]

Nice one mate.

Are they sure they wanna let you loose around all those animals.

They aint gonna come in one morning and find you curled up in the poodle kennel with 3 bitches around ya are they???

You have something to confess mate......... ???????????

[wivers]

ermmmmmm..........

[brummie tiler]

lol.... thanx for the replies. Went and had a look this morning, Its actually gonna be a really nice job if i get it. Floor is perfectly flat and not to many awkward cuts , pretty straightforward. Never used epoxy grout before but looks like that will have to be a definate. Gonna drop him a price round tommorow.