slate tiles

loosenup · 18 Oct 2012

Hi
Any tips here on fixing these type of tiles ? do I need to seal floor first ( cement screed ) or do i just crack on with the tiling . I have the sealer ready, and i have flexible adhesive and grout, any help here would be greately appreciated.
many thanks
Phill

CBF · 19 Oct 2012

yes the floor needs sealing first & you need bagged adhesive & grout not tubbed stuff

tpt · 19 Oct 2012

you've not given too much info on your post but....

the floor doesnt need sealing, but it may need priming - what 'sealer' have you bought? if your going to prime the floor you use an acrylic primer which is different to the sealer that you will use on the slate tiles later.

loosenup · 19 Oct 2012

Hi Tpt

i have the sealer for the tiles prior to grouting , which is supplied by the tile people . it is an existing cement floor ( not new ) . I was planning on using rapid set flexible ( 3 hours set time ) and flexible grout , so was just wondering if the floor needed any special treatment before starting to lay .
phill

tpt · 19 Oct 2012

it shouldn't do. check on the back of the adhesive bag. some specify an acrylic primer and it never hurts

loosenup · 21 Oct 2012

thanks tpt
not a novice tiler , just never done slate before .. should be a challenge lol

tpt · 21 Oct 2012

its not a huge amount different, especially if the thickness is calibrated. just make sure you seal it before and after you grout.

jefoss · 23 Oct 2012

just a quick note on sealing, make sure you seal BEFORE you start to lay them, then again before you grout. best be safe than sorry

tpt · 23 Oct 2012

theres no harm in that, but its not usually needed, as long as you wipe off any addy overspill as you go.

jefoss · 23 Oct 2012

do you recall when you first started out in tiling tpt? when you mixed up your batches of adhesive? was it nearly half as clean as it may be now?

just saying.........

tpt · 23 Oct 2012

to be fair its many years since i've tiled, these days i mostly sell.

i didn't say you were wrong, just implied that if you take your time and keep clean it'll be fine.

its also a right PIA to lay out loads of tiles waiting for the sealant to dry, but thats just my opinion.

OP - whichever way you choose you wont be wrong!

CBF · 23 Oct 2012

sealed/primed you know what i mean

loosenup · 24 Oct 2012

thanks for all the advise guys

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