Recent content by Sanzomat

Thanks for the clarification on the "buildfix" differences. The stuff that was on the shelf in my branch was the "proper" Mapei product http://www.mapei.com/GB-EN/product-detail.asp?IDMacroLinea=0&IDProdotto=76&IDTipo=1611&IDLinea=1 with no buildfix branding at all but for the same price as the...

http://www.diy.com/nav/decor/tiles/adhesives-sealants/adhesives/Buildfix-Rapid-Set-Floor-and-Wall-Tile-Adhesive-Grey-20kg-10137356 The Mapei C1F I used was actually from B&Q. The link above should take you there. Although on the web page it shows it as the "buildfix" brand which as I...

Hi, I've finally got around to finishing the job and thought I'd share the results. I'm really pleased with how it has turned out. In the end I fixed two battens on each wall for the bottom row and for the first row above the mosaic band and fixed all of the main tiles then next day removed the...

Cheers. Yes, was planning on removing the skim anyway but from previous experience it won't be difficult as most of it will be stuck to the old tiles! The problem is making a nice edge where the tiling stops so I don't have to re-plaster! Was thinking of running a score line down with the angle...

Thanks Richard, was planning to use a cement powder adhesive anyway (was looking at the Mapei Rapid set C1F at under £12 for 20kg) The background is block wall with render/skim although I fully expect the skim to come off with the exisitng tiles! This is what happened in the family bathroom so...

Hi, new to the forum although I've browsed as a visitor before and found useful answers. I'm about to re-tile our bathroom. I've plenty of experience of tiling but thought I'd just check out this problem as its not one I've come across before. The main areas will be tiled with a 300x400 10mm...