Self leveling spacers on brick bond - TilersForums.com

[Gilli10]

Hi everyone, I need advice, I'm tiling a big floor with 600 b 300 porcelain tiles and im wanting to try the self leveling spacers for the 1st time.
600 tiles can have a curve and can lip in the middle on a brick bond affect. Has anyone used self leveling spacers on this kind of job and do you recommend using them??
Cheers
David

 

[Dave]

Hi , i personally don’t use them. Hopefully a member who does might be able to advise..

 

[Bond]

Hi everyone, I need advice, I'm tiling a big floor with 600 b 300 porcelain tiles and im wanting to try the self leveling spacers for the 1st time.
600 tiles can have a curve and can lip in the middle on a brick bond affect. Has anyone used self leveling spacers on this kind of job and do you recommend using them??
Cheers
David

On a large floor definitely a good idea, especially if a half bond effect. However as always prepping the floor to achieve as flat as possible Is key to a desirable outcome.

 

[faceman]

most tiles That size are often curved and you’d struggle to get it flat with a half bond. Clips can help on larger tiles which have more flexibility but you’ll find 600x300 to stiff. we often do a staggered bond which has a similar effect but gives you more chance of getting it flat.

 

[Gilli10]

I thought so, I'm going to leave them for this job I think.
Thanks for the advice,
Cheers
David

 

[Dave]

If you find the tiles are curved, lay them in a 1/4 or 1/3 bond.​

 

[Gilli10]

Will do, good advice, thank you.