How should I apply wall tile adhesive in a shower area?
I'm using BAL Grip and 400 x 250mm tiles. The instructions state that there should be no voids beneath the tiles so for the first row I have applied the adhesive smooth on the wall then applied a thin back buttering to the tiles. Two problems with this are:
1. I'm using an awful lot of adhesive!
2. If I pull the tile off I can see some areas (approx 30-40% of the tile) where there is no contact so presumeably there is a void. I'm applying the adhesive as level as I can.
Is it a skill I will pick up as I go along or is there an easier way?
Thanks
I'm using BAL Grip and 400 x 250mm tiles. The instructions state that there should be no voids beneath the tiles so for the first row I have applied the adhesive smooth on the wall then applied a thin back buttering to the tiles. Two problems with this are:
1. I'm using an awful lot of adhesive!
2. If I pull the tile off I can see some areas (approx 30-40% of the tile) where there is no contact so presumeably there is a void. I'm applying the adhesive as level as I can.
Is it a skill I will pick up as I go along or is there an easier way?
Thanks