Condensed Milk as Adhesive - Tile Advice

[Porcelainwood]

Hi People
Strange thread starter topic I know
When i used to work in a tile shop many moons ago a tiler used swear by using condensed milk to reaffix loose tiles mainly on the old victorian floors
Fact or Fiction ??

 

[WetSaw]

Did he tell you that on April 1st?

 

[Flintstone]

Hello! Have you signed up just to ask that ?

 

[Albert]

Hi People
Strange thread starter topic I know
When i used to work in a tile shop many moons ago a tiler used swear by using condensed milk to reaffix loose tiles mainly on the old victorian floors
Fact or Fiction ??

Fact, I have also heard this but it was even before my time
probably more Mr Pordums era

 

[macten]

Think it's something to do with the casein in the milk reacting with the lime often used in a Victorian tiling.
Think it's mentioned in Spons workshop receipts published in the 1800s!

 

[Tile Shop]

When washing up, I often wonder whether you could use mashed potato or bean juice as a tile adhesive, as they normally dry, harden and stick to plates and bowls like s*** to a blanket.

But condensed milk.... never heard of that one. But its fun to hear some of the old techniques and would love it if this was a true fact. Although wouldn't try it personally.

 

[Time's Ran Out]

The OP works for Carnation!

 

[Blunt Tool]

Topps tiles sells nestle condensed milk £57.00 per 200ml

 

[Porcelainwood]

That is with the trade discount i hope = Only £ 5700 per 20kg carton NICE

 

[Albert]

That is with the trade discount i hope = Only £ 5700 per 20kg carton NICE

Probably the same price to everyone

 

[martin1c]

As an alternative I'd try Weetabix for true sticking power

 

[Lee@emctiles]

i like carnation milk in my coffee.........

 

[Deleted member 49260]

My elderly neighbour used to use Baileys in coffee instead of milk or cream...

 

[Rookery]

Topps tiles sells nestle condensed milk £57.00 per 200ml

Unless you're one of their favourites.