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OM96

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Hi guys,
Planning on tile the bathroom in the next couple of weeks. Will be using these tiles Oscano Graphite Stone Effect Ceramic Wall & Floor Tile, Pack of 6, (L)498mm (W)298mm | Departments | DIY at B&Q - https://www.diy.com/departments/oscano-graphite-stone-effect-ceramic-wall-floor-tile-pack-of-6-l-498mm-w-298mm/826538_BQ.prd?B/R_Tiling_Type_Wall_LHN

Have read a few threads and just want a little guidance before I start. Am I right in thinking that I want an S1 or S2 https://www.tilersforums.com/forums/tile-adhesive/? (tile on primed plaster)
Also, I have read quite a few of you guys talk about Mapei products...would you suggest this is the better brand?
Finally, I want a grey grout finish. Does that mean I need to buy a coloured https://www.tilersforums.com/forums/tile-adhesive/ too?

Cheers guys
 
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Tommcd

S1 or S2, either is fine. Make sure you get a standard set (as opposed to rapid set) if it's your first job else you'll be going through no end of buckets!
 
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Tommcd

If you came on this forum for advice then listen to the views of professional tile fixers.
He maybe needs to be told what the issue is with the tiles he has chosen so he can make a more informed choice. They seem to be a cheap tile with lots of positive reviews.
 
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I'm sorry OM96 but I agree with the other members. These tiles look fine for walls (although personally I detest the quality of all tiles made for B and Q) but I doubt they're robust enough for foot traffic, even in a bathroom. If you're going to the trouble and expense of tile a floor why not spend a little extra and get a better quality product that will last for many years?
If these tiles start to chip at the edges or crack across you're going to have a hell of a job getting them up to replace and will probably end up having to redo the whole floor. The colour and effect you prefer is easily available in a better quality tile.
 

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I would defiantly agree with getting normal set https://www.tilersforums.com/forums/tile-adhesive/, I did my bathroom walls a couple of years ago and used twice as much https://www.tilersforums.com/forums/tile-adhesive/ because I couldn't put them on the walls quick enough before it suddenly went off in the bucket. Then not to mention all the extra time cleaning everything that had set https://www.tilersforums.com/forums/tile-adhesive/ on it.
As a DIYer myself I find forums like this very helpful, I can find out about the best tools, https://www.tilersforums.com/forums/tile-adhesive/, grout, but unless I have missed it there is no info about how to buy and what is a good quality tile.
 

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