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Discuss Sponges in the Tiling Tools at TilersForums; hey guys just wondering where everyone gets there sponges from looking for some and if there any deals on bulk buying if anyone knows of any would b helpfull...
          
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    hey guys just wondering where everyone gets there sponges from looking for some and if there any deals on bulk buying if anyone knows of any would b helpfull

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    All you need to know is in the link below.


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    best place is poundland 4 jumbos for a quid

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    washboy or hand sponge ,hand sponges i like bal , ardex ,cant stand the rubi ones
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    best place is poundland 4 jumbos for a quid
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    Raimondi make the best hand sponges IMO,great size and even have the rough back on them plus the quality is outstanding
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    Quote Originally Posted by nybor62 View Post
    washboy or hand sponge ,hand sponges i like bal , ardex ,cant stand the rubi ones
    I got some ardex ones, in fact still got them after 2 years. Find them too hard!

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    i hate the rubi ones also,it's one of the few things i still go to topps for
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    Tradetilers sponges
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    I got a pack of sponges from Tile Giant a few weeks back, they were only a few quid so I thought I they would just fall to bits but they have been really good and strong
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    I tried the rubi ones, but i also don't like them. Only use Bal one these days.
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    Quote Originally Posted by hillhead View Post
    Raimondi make the best hand sponges IMO,great size and even have the rough back on them plus the quality is outstanding
    was looking at raimondi spongers other day , dont they have cotton in there sponges as well , ive heard they are really good
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    Raimondi for me
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    i see the raimondi ones cheap on flea bay too
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    They are doing a special bulk buy deal at the moment
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    I like Ardex, but find them to thick. So I cut them in half, and get two out of one another tight git

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    Ardex or equivalent for me too
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    I use Ardex, but I am only 10 mins from the factory .
    At £2 a sponge, I ain't that bothered by the price, and they last for ever .
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    Just got some of them Hydro Sponges from Tradetiler so will be trying them next week
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    I'm with David on this one Topps 99p each

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    ardex are the best . last for ages if you wash them out proper.

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