Hello,
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
Norsen0815 schrieb:
@bierkuh83
If I wanted a poor job, I would hire a basic tiler. That’s true, and I would have said so. Since I’m quite skilled with my hands, I prefer to do it myself because it’s fun and it’s a DIY project.
It was purely a question about materials. Tiling itself is definitely not difficult.
@ypg
There’s no need for silly answers. An honest opinion and expertise would be more helpful.
Thanks for the responses I don’t find my response silly at all; it’s my honest opinion.
A tile surface is something substantial, so a non-professional shouldn’t attempt it – the bond to the floor must be correct.
You won’t get a 100% accurate explanation just from the internet.
Best regards, Yvonne
Hey Yvonne, what’s going on with you? Once again, you’re making a comment that’s a bit cheeky. This isn’t a forum only for people who hire builders. Many people actually enjoy doing some work themselves around the house.
Question number 4: I always mix the plaster myself. Ready-mixed plaster from a bucket is too expensive for me. For smoothing, I always use products from the company Knauf Rotband. In the bathroom, my grandfather also used a cement-based smooth plaster.
Whether that’s technically correct, I can’t say for sure. However, the manufacturer’s websites usually specify which plaster to use where.
Regards
Question number 4: I always mix the plaster myself. Ready-mixed plaster from a bucket is too expensive for me. For smoothing, I always use products from the company Knauf Rotband. In the bathroom, my grandfather also used a cement-based smooth plaster.
Whether that’s technically correct, I can’t say for sure. However, the manufacturer’s websites usually specify which plaster to use where.
Regards
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