Ed21 Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 Quick couple of questions If new wood has been water-sealed, would that stop any adhesion from tile adhesive? And If yes would the likes of BAL primer work on top of a sealer? Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nod Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 If it’s a floor you should stick Ditra or Dura Matt down first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed21 Posted May 9, 2021 Author Share Posted May 9, 2021 (edited) It's two chunks of 3x2 timber edge on built up to act as a spacer/batten to fix the frame of a shower cubicle to. Not got a lot of choice as the whole lot has already been fitted (not by me) with frame fixers. I was toying with the idea of using some plastic profiles to cover as the shower frame is white anyway, but elderly relatives and they want it tiled to match the rest. Edited May 9, 2021 by Ed21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nod Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 20 minutes ago, Ed21 said: It's two chunks of 3x2 timber edge on built up to act as a spacer/batten to fix the frame of a shower cubicle to. Not got a lot of choice as the whole lot has already been fitted (not by me) with frame fixers. I was toying with the idea of using some plastic profiles to cover as the shower frame is white anyway, but elderly relatives and they want it tiled to match the rest. Tile directly on with a flexible adhesive 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed21 Posted May 9, 2021 Author Share Posted May 9, 2021 6 minutes ago, nod said: Tile directly on with a flexible adhesive I've been using Dunlop CF24 Flexible Tile Adhesive, so that should do the job. Any recommendations for a decent waterproof grout? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterW Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 10 minutes ago, Ed21 said: I've been using Dunlop CF24 Flexible Tile Adhesive, so that should do the job. Any recommendations for a decent waterproof grout? Mapei Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nod Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 20 minutes ago, Ed21 said: I've been using Dunlop CF24 Flexible Tile Adhesive, so that should do the job. Any recommendations for a decent waterproof grout? It will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed21 Posted May 9, 2021 Author Share Posted May 9, 2021 (edited) Not a fan of Mapei after a duff batch of adhesive caused no end of hassle plus £££'s. I was planning to use Dunlop GX500 flexible grout, not used it before. Wondered if there was anything not so much waterproof, but more water resistant than others Edited May 9, 2021 by Ed21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 I stuck my tiles direct to marine ply with CT1 Grab n Bond: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed21 Posted May 10, 2021 Author Share Posted May 10, 2021 Once upon a time all I used was plywood, but since BS 5385 Pt 1 AFAIK not even marine ply is ok I'd be VERY happy to be proved I'm wrong as have a job coming up where marine ply would work much better than other options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vijay Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 @Onoff what did you use to grout it to stop cracking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 11 minutes ago, Vijay said: @Onoff what did you use to grout it to stop cracking? Forever White silicone. In part as the complete bath end panel and one side panel can be removed for access. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vijay Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 so all those grout lines are actually grey silicone in those pics (or not yet filled)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Vijay said: so all those grout lines are actually grey silicone in those pics (or not yet filled)? Not yet filled. Now white silicone. Edited May 10, 2021 by Onoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vijay Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 very nice mate!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 9 hours ago, Vijay said: very nice mate!! Some of it! They say the camera never lies...it does! ? Tbf this is one of the better areas but thanks anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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