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pip



Joined: 24 Dec 2004
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Location: S.Wales
PostPosted: Fri Aug 18, 2006 9:10 pm    Post subject: Preping floor! Reply with quote
I'm about to tile a floor that has just been concreted.Do I need to prep it before applying the adhesive & what would be the best thing?I heard someone mention pva glue ,if so would it need diluting?

thanks

Pip
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thescruff
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 18, 2006 10:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
An acrylic floor leveling compound from Jewson and other builders merchants.

Tile shops will also have the stuff.
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pip



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PostPosted: Sat Aug 19, 2006 6:16 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
The floor is already level,I was wondering if you needed to seal it?

Cheers

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thescruff
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 19, 2006 9:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
pip wrote:
The floor is already level,I was wondering if you needed to seal it?

Cheers

Pip


It seals the floor Laughing
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pip



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PostPosted: Sat Aug 19, 2006 7:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Sorry mate crossed wires,cheers.

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thescruff
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 19, 2006 9:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
What tiles are you using for thee record.
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pip



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PostPosted: Tue Aug 22, 2006 4:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Sorry I can't remember @ the mo,got them from Top Tiles!Let you know when pick them up.

Cheers again


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pip



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PostPosted: Sun Aug 27, 2006 3:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
As I said the tiles are from Top Tiles, 30cm x30 cm x0.8 cm,they are made in turkey by Topraser.

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