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Norsen081527 Mar 2017 09:26Hello,
I’m new here and have a question. I have laid tiles several times before, but the materials were always already on site. Now I need to lay tiles myself in my own house.
This will be in the entrance area, hallway, kitchen, and bathroom. All floors are solid, meaning no wooden joists or similar.
Question 1:
Is it better to use flexible adhesive (flex adhesive) or regular tile adhesive?
Question 2:
Which brands would you recommend? I have read so much and now I feel even less sure than before... PCI, Knauf... specialist stores, DIY stores... I feel a bit overwhelmed. Is it enough if the product complies with the applicable DIN standard?
Question 3:
I want to tile only the area around the bathtub in the bathroom, instead of tiling all the walls. I understand the necessary surface preparation. I was planning something like this:
Is this advisable, considering that this area will also be used for showering?
Question 4:
What do you use for plastering walls? Do you mix plaster yourself or buy ready-mixed plaster? I understand that for wet rooms a lime-cement plaster is recommended, and for normal rooms a gypsum-lime plaster.
Do you simply use a trowel or finishing float?
It really makes a difference whether you’re told to just do it and everything is already on site, or if you have to buy the materials yourself.
I’m looking forward to your answers.
Best regards,
Marina
I’m new here and have a question. I have laid tiles several times before, but the materials were always already on site. Now I need to lay tiles myself in my own house.
This will be in the entrance area, hallway, kitchen, and bathroom. All floors are solid, meaning no wooden joists or similar.
Question 1:
Is it better to use flexible adhesive (flex adhesive) or regular tile adhesive?
Question 2:
Which brands would you recommend? I have read so much and now I feel even less sure than before... PCI, Knauf... specialist stores, DIY stores... I feel a bit overwhelmed. Is it enough if the product complies with the applicable DIN standard?
Question 3:
I want to tile only the area around the bathtub in the bathroom, instead of tiling all the walls. I understand the necessary surface preparation. I was planning something like this:
Is this advisable, considering that this area will also be used for showering?
Question 4:
What do you use for plastering walls? Do you mix plaster yourself or buy ready-mixed plaster? I understand that for wet rooms a lime-cement plaster is recommended, and for normal rooms a gypsum-lime plaster.
Do you simply use a trowel or finishing float?
It really makes a difference whether you’re told to just do it and everything is already on site, or if you have to buy the materials yourself.
I’m looking forward to your answers.
Best regards,
Marina
Regarding the tile adhesive, I can only say that a few years ago, we tiled my parents' house using flexible adhesive purchased from a hardware store. Now, I bought the same adhesive for my own house and glued the tiles to the drywall. Well, what can I say? I had to remove all the tiles from the wall the next day because the adhesive did not bond properly. Then I bought the red PCI adhesive, and it worked perfectly.
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Norsen081528 Mar 2017 23:08Thanks in advance for your reply.
Yes, I have often heard of PCI and Knauf by now. I also think that I will settle on one of them in this regard. The areas aren't that large anyway, so I wouldn't save much, like 100 euros, on the tile adhesive.
Yes, I have often heard of PCI and Knauf by now. I also think that I will settle on one of them in this regard. The areas aren't that large anyway, so I wouldn't save much, like 100 euros, on the tile adhesive.
To be honest, if I had that many questions, I wouldn’t do it myself.
However, I also wouldn’t just work with any materials given to me without knowing what I’m dealing with. I would read up on the requirements: mixing ratio, substrate, waiting time, drying time, and so on. After all, the result needs to last—for years!
The materials to be installed also determine the adhesive used. Granite requires a different adhesive than natural stone, for example. Mosaic tiles in wet areas definitely need a two-component adhesive, and flexible adhesive is necessary for underfloor heating… these are just a few examples and issues that come to mind right away.
Best regards, Yvonne
However, I also wouldn’t just work with any materials given to me without knowing what I’m dealing with. I would read up on the requirements: mixing ratio, substrate, waiting time, drying time, and so on. After all, the result needs to last—for years!
The materials to be installed also determine the adhesive used. Granite requires a different adhesive than natural stone, for example. Mosaic tiles in wet areas definitely need a two-component adhesive, and flexible adhesive is necessary for underfloor heating… these are just a few examples and issues that come to mind right away.
Best regards, Yvonne
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bierkuh8329 Mar 2017 07:51Could it be that you’re planning to hire a tile installer who might cut corners and that you’re supposed to buy the materials in advance, but you have no idea what you’re doing? Well, never mind, tile suppliers also offer advice—it just ends up being more expensive than buying online.
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Norsen081529 Mar 2017 08:33@bierkuh83
If I wanted to cut corners, I would hire a basic tile setter. That’s true, and I would have said so. Since I am quite skilled with my hands, I prefer to do it myself because it’s fun and because it’s SELF-MADE.
The question was purely about materials. There is definitely nothing difficult about laying tiles.
@ypg
Yes, I had it done by a friend who is a tile setter and taught me how to lay them, but I never really thought about or asked what type of adhesive to use and how exactly. Unfortunately, I can no longer ask him, as he is no longer with us.
There’s no need for rude answers. An honest opinion and expertise would be more appropriate.
I trained as an automotive mechanic and calmly and clearly explain things to anyone who wants to know. I don’t immediately say, “You have no clue, just take it to a garage.” If people are handy, anyone can repair a car. For safety-critical parts, I do advise going to a professional workshop, just as I hire a specialist for gas and water installations in my home.
Thanks for the responses.
If I wanted to cut corners, I would hire a basic tile setter. That’s true, and I would have said so. Since I am quite skilled with my hands, I prefer to do it myself because it’s fun and because it’s SELF-MADE.
The question was purely about materials. There is definitely nothing difficult about laying tiles.
@ypg
Yes, I had it done by a friend who is a tile setter and taught me how to lay them, but I never really thought about or asked what type of adhesive to use and how exactly. Unfortunately, I can no longer ask him, as he is no longer with us.
There’s no need for rude answers. An honest opinion and expertise would be more appropriate.
I trained as an automotive mechanic and calmly and clearly explain things to anyone who wants to know. I don’t immediately say, “You have no clue, just take it to a garage.” If people are handy, anyone can repair a car. For safety-critical parts, I do advise going to a professional workshop, just as I hire a specialist for gas and water installations in my home.
Thanks for the responses.
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