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by macten
Mon Feb 16, 2009 1:22 am
Forum: Tiles and Tiling Forum
Topic: Tiling over new Plaster
Replies: 3
Views: 27832

Why skim the wall?
Just tile to to the brickwork - excellent substrate and will hold more weight.
Skim can only hold 20kg/m2 and you'll have to wait for it to dry and it'll cost you for the spreader. If flatness is an issue then do as above and dot n dab PB.
by macten
Sun Jan 04, 2009 1:59 pm
Forum: Tiles and Tiling Forum
Topic: Fitting ceramic tiles with kitchen units/appliances in place
Replies: 3
Views: 3884

Do as you say for the plinths. With the appliances I would always remove, tile and replace. If I absolutely had to tile upto the appliances (eg if the raised floor level meant the appliances would not fit back in - rare) then I always make sure the customer has a spare box of tiles as if you ever ha...
by macten
Thu May 01, 2008 2:06 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Radiator wont heat up
Replies: 3
Views: 3562

Bet the f+r pipes run vertical. As rosebery says - airlock.
Shut off all the upstairs rads and put the heating on (not the hot water) and wait for a gurgling sound and the airlock will be gone.
by macten
Sat Apr 26, 2008 10:44 pm
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: plasterboarding shower cubicle
Replies: 9
Views: 9079

Hi, I'm a tiler by trade. Please don't use PVA on substrates that are to be tiled. If priming is required use a suitable acylic based primer. PVA becomes 'live' with water contact and can eventually lead to tile failure. As has been said before - tank the plasterboard prior to tiling. No adhesive or...
by macten
Sat Apr 26, 2008 10:43 pm
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: plasterboarding shower cubicle
Replies: 9
Views: 9079

Hi, I'm a tiler by trade. Please don't use PVA on substrates that are to be tiled. If priming is required use a suitable acylic based primer. PVA becomes 'live' with water contact and can eventually lead to tile failure. As has been said before - tank the plasterboard prior to tiling. No adhesive or...
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