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b3nvw
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 16, 2008 7:03 pm    Post subject: To PVA or Not to PVA Add User to Ignore List Reply with quote
Hi all, any help would be much appreciated.
Porcelain tiles, in kitchen using mapei kerafix adhesive with latex. Onto timber floor, the floor has been well hoovered and mopped but i am unsure as wether to seal the floor prior to laying tiles.
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 16, 2008 9:35 pm    Post subject: Add User to Ignore List Reply with quote
The tile adhesive should say if you need to use PVA, Most tell you not to use it!
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 6:45 am    Post subject: Add User to Ignore List Reply with quote
Are you putting straight onto boards or have you laid ply?
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 11:41 am    Post subject: Add User to Ignore List Reply with quote
ALWAYS USE PVA MATE BEST BE SAFE THAN SORRY
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 12:36 pm    Post subject: Add User to Ignore List Reply with quote
DOMINOSEATER wrote:
ALWAYS USE PVA MATE BEST BE SAFE THAN SORRY


I don't think so Wink

http://www.ultimatehandyman.co.uk/tiling/diy_Tiling_Why_not_to_use_pva.htm
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 1:58 pm    Post subject: Add User to Ignore List Reply with quote
15mm ply first I hope

Then NO NO NO PVA Thumbright
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