At last our favourite tiling tool supplier Trade Tiler has spiked rollers, for anyone who levels floors these are a must.
Its another tool that i wouldnt be without now. It will get rid of air bubbles and leave a beautiful smooth floor and that means less hassle when it comes to tiling.
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Thta's good news but the spiked roller won't do the job on it's own. Any chance of some wiping blades to compliment the rollers Dave?

Very true Sully, i havent used "wiping blades", i just trowel over using Mapei leveller, which i feel is the best leveller i have ever tried and then roller it over. Its given me better floors than ever before but always willing to try a better method....so what do you say David ? Wiping blades ?

I used to do that too - but after using wiping blades, I can only say that troweling levelling compound compares to applying butter on toast with a shovel. No offence intended but the blades really are the way to go. Get hold of some - they make the world of difference.

Andrew

Thanks Andrew, maybe you can expand on this process and maybe a few photos ( Dave likes photos ) So we can all understand. Many thanks.

First time uploading images but hope this works.

I must also admit that I have only recently been thought this method and completed two jobs but didn't take pictures of the results. On my second floor which I was preparing for tiling, client was so impressed with finish that he jokingly suggested that we should just paint floor and forget about the tiles

The spreader handle is approximately 60cm wide and the blades come with either 3mm or 5mm teeth. Measure floor area and calculate required amount of levelling compound. Prepare bags, water quantities needed in measuring buckets and buckets for mixing. You'll need to be efficient and mix buckets as required, as you don't want the compound spread on the floor to go off by the time you have your next bucket mixed and ready to go. Easier with two people but allowing that you are working alone, get everything in place in order to avoid delays. Working from the furthest point with first mix, don't pour the entire mix in one go - only work over areas that you can reach. Pour sufficient amount on floor and spread with your spreader. The teeth on the spreader (5mm or 3mm) will find their depth helping you to achieve a flat floor. After say spreading a full bag, then use the spiked roller to remove any airbubbles.

Sorry - I'm a better tiler than I am a writer so hope this makes sense. Chris Roe was my master teacher and he may want to add some input here / refine my description of methods used.

Andrew

where can i get hold of these wiping blades mate?

ted

Sweeney Todd - Stand Up Compound Leveller 56cm

ive got two spare

Pm me Chris and let me know the details

Originally Posted by Sir Ramic

Pm me Chris and let me know the details

just come and get it

25 gregory road
by the ridge primary top left

Will do but away in Gloucester tomorrow then Bradford all weekend. Catch up on Monday?

Originally Posted by Sir Ramic

Will do but away in Gloucester tomorrow then Bradford all weekend. Catch up on Monday?

yep yep

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never used one but seen it being done.Might invest in one.

Originally Posted by Sir Ramic

Very true Sully, i havent used "wiping blades", i just trowel over using Mapei leveller, which i feel is the best leveller i have ever tried and then roller it over. Its given me better floors than ever before but always willing to try a better method....so what do you say David ? Wiping blades ?

Hi ramic, you say that mapei is the best leveller you have used. What other types have you used? My mate swears by BALL stopgap, this is the one i also use but its the only one i have ever used have you tried it.

If so, how does it compare?

utzin 1st
f ball stopgap 150 ? 2nd
mapei eco plan 3rd

dunlop right at the bottom

i use stopgap but only cause my nearest shop sells it, i dont rate it. utzin is better although i have only used it once so probably not a good enough test.

I have used loads of different makes...but lately i have been using Mapei fibre plan...top notch leveller......

suitable for concrete/timber/ and ufh...

Originally Posted by Sully

Thta's good news but the spiked roller won't do the job on it's own. Any chance of some wiping blades to compliment the rollers Dave?

OK I am on to it. hopefully will have somthing in the next few days


BTW looks like the Dewalt D24000 wet saws, with stand, will be in any day (110v or 240v). Will come with a free 4-1/2" 900w Dewalt angle grinder too for the same price (£595 + VAT)

See i told you David looks after us tilers

dave try jansen in halesowen

Originally Posted by David - Tradetiler

OK I am on to it. hopefully will have somthing in the next few days


BTW looks like the Dewalt D24000 wet saws, with stand, will be in any day (110v or 240v). Will come with a free 4-1/2" 900w Dewalt angle grinder too for the same price (£595 + VAT)

Nice one Dave - and guys, invest in them blades and you won't look back.

ps and while you're at it, the Dewalt 24000 is a 'babe'

25cm wide spiked rollers (20mm spikes) in stock Tues and screed wiping blade too

What you guys using to seal before the laytex?
Dave I will be coming for the spiked roller and blades for sure.

Awesome thread just what I needed I didnt know tradetiler sold hedgehog rollers I ordered mine off ebay last night, Ill get the spreaders from TT soon. There are some great instruct videos on youtube for self leveling for those interested. I concur with everything said about prepping everything ready to just lay if working on your own.

I guess youve just gotta go a bit carefull