Well just a couple of things...
First a BIG Thank You to all the helpful posters on here. I won't single out anyone in particular but thank all the regular professionals who post here.
Finally got to the stage where my bathroom is ready for tiling. Built the new stud wall, aquapanelled the shower and surrounding area, run the plumbing and finsihed all the big and small building jobs [This was a rip out and start from scratch job] Main delay has been 'er indoors choosing the tiles - If I ever see another tile shop again I think it'll be too soon!
Done a fair bit of DIY over the years and have done a fair bit of tiling. However, that was before I found this site and all its invaluable advice.
Fair to say my tiling basics were up to scratch but there are lots of things I've done in the past which I now know not to do again thanks to the help and advice on here.
Worst faux pas in the past has been using ready-mixed adhesive and grout in a tub [shock, horror!] although, in my defence, none of my tiles has ever fallen off or tented nor have I had any leaks behind. Lucky I guess.
Anyhow, so much for the THANK YOU. Now for some more advice;
Will be tiling with large [25 x 33.5] ceramic tiles. Haven't got any issue with cutting or laying out but I want to clarify the best way to go adhesive and grout wise.
Have read all the sticky and the various previous postings on the subject but need to clarify;
Was intending to use BAL ready-mixed adhesive then a powdered BAL grout.
However, variety of opinions on using ready-mix [even BAL] and seems that a powdered adhesive is recommended. Reason I wanted to use a decent ready-mix adhesive was wastage. Having not used a powdered wall tile before [have used powdered floor tile adhesive but can tile faster with floors because of the large plain areas], I am a bit concerned about mixing too much at once which then goes off before I can use it all. Do that a few times and the cost goes up! More wastage - more outlay for adhesive.
So I suppose the basic questions are;
(1) Is BAL good enough? [few differing opinions on here]
(2) Should I go for the powdered or use BAL ready-mix??
(3) If powder, any tips//tricks to minimise wastage.
Again, many many thanks to you all for your ongoing excellent advice.
First a BIG Thank You to all the helpful posters on here. I won't single out anyone in particular but thank all the regular professionals who post here.
Finally got to the stage where my bathroom is ready for tiling. Built the new stud wall, aquapanelled the shower and surrounding area, run the plumbing and finsihed all the big and small building jobs [This was a rip out and start from scratch job] Main delay has been 'er indoors choosing the tiles - If I ever see another tile shop again I think it'll be too soon!
Done a fair bit of DIY over the years and have done a fair bit of tiling. However, that was before I found this site and all its invaluable advice.
Fair to say my tiling basics were up to scratch but there are lots of things I've done in the past which I now know not to do again thanks to the help and advice on here.
Worst faux pas in the past has been using ready-mixed adhesive and grout in a tub [shock, horror!] although, in my defence, none of my tiles has ever fallen off or tented nor have I had any leaks behind. Lucky I guess.
Anyhow, so much for the THANK YOU. Now for some more advice;
Will be tiling with large [25 x 33.5] ceramic tiles. Haven't got any issue with cutting or laying out but I want to clarify the best way to go adhesive and grout wise.
Have read all the sticky and the various previous postings on the subject but need to clarify;
Was intending to use BAL ready-mixed adhesive then a powdered BAL grout.
However, variety of opinions on using ready-mix [even BAL] and seems that a powdered adhesive is recommended. Reason I wanted to use a decent ready-mix adhesive was wastage. Having not used a powdered wall tile before [have used powdered floor tile adhesive but can tile faster with floors because of the large plain areas], I am a bit concerned about mixing too much at once which then goes off before I can use it all. Do that a few times and the cost goes up! More wastage - more outlay for adhesive.
So I suppose the basic questions are;
(1) Is BAL good enough? [few differing opinions on here]
(2) Should I go for the powdered or use BAL ready-mix??
(3) If powder, any tips//tricks to minimise wastage.
Again, many many thanks to you all for your ongoing excellent advice.
