Newbie .. about to tile kitchen splashback

[wbmkk]

I am about to try tiling a splashback, having only tiled once before (10+ years ago)

I've watched a few YT videos so think I know what to do, but there are so many brands of adhesive available, from well-known names to own brand names.

I'll be using 200 x 100 ceramic tiles and think ready mixed adhesive will be easier.

Which brands are good ?

Are there any brands to avoid ?

many thanks !

 

[Bonni]

I always use powdered adhesive on porcelain tiles and ready mixed on ceramic. Just avoid the all in one grout and adhesive, dreadful stuff.

 

[tell80]

As above - I'd suggest that you as a DIY'er use powdered grout & adhesive in most circumstances.
Avoid all materials ready mixed in tubs.

 

[Deleted member 292770]

The ready mixed adhesive they sell in trade outlets is top quality and ideal for smaller ceramics like yours.
Ultra Tile I find particularly good . Tile and bath co.
Avoid ready mixed grouts.

 

[elisa123]

Have a metal splashback instead of tiles. They are much easier to clean.

 

[Deleted member 292770]

Have a metal splashback instead of tiles. They are much easier to clean.

if you mean stainless steel. I beg to differ. they’re a nightmare to keep clean and streak free.

 

[JohnD]

if you mean stainless steel. I beg to differ. they’re a nightmare to keep clean and streak free.

No they aren't

 

[Deleted member 292770]

No they aren't

Not if you don’t do any cooking.

 

[JohnD]

Stainless steel is easy to keep clean and smear free.

 

[Mr Chibs]

Put a grout sealer on after tiling, nothing worse than vindaloo stains in your grout

 

[JP_]

I had a bit of glass cut to size and glued it to the wall, quicker than tiling. Wasnt cheap though, probably about £250/m2!

 

[JP_]

I am going to be in this position soonish ... looks like I will be tiling my bathroom (unless I win the lottery beforehand).

I was planning to use ready mix adhesive (and will try to get some of the Ultra Tile GodWas mentions - is this a good option for bathroom tiles on tile backer board?) - Ultra Tile Fix ProSuper White Highly Flexible Acrylic Wall Tile Adhesive 15kg

What worries me is the grouting - sounds like it can easily go wrong and ruin your tiles if you don't work at the required speed.

 

[Deleted member 292770]

I am going to be in this position soonish ... looks like I will be tiling my bathroom (unless I win the lottery beforehand).

I was planning to use ready mix adhesive (and will try to get some of the Ultra Tile GodWas mentions - is this a good option for bathroom tiles on tile backer board?) - Ultra Tile Fix ProSuper White Highly Flexible Acrylic Wall Tile Adhesive 15kg

What worries me is the grouting - sounds like it can easily go wrong and ruin your tiles if you don't work at the required speed.

you can’t use their tubbed adhesive on anything larger than 200-250mm square.
as for grouting , use the same make grout and buy a proper grout float and 2 tilers sponges. Tackle one wall at a time.
Find someone with an account, the adhesives trims and grout are miles cheaper.