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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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The tile adhesive should say if you need to use PVA, Most tell you not to use it!
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Are you putting straight onto boards or have you laid ply?
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ALWAYS USE PVA MATE BEST BE SAFE THAN SORRY
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DOMINOSEATER wrote:ALWAYS USE PVA MATE BEST BE SAFE THAN SORRY
I don't think so :wink:

http://www.ultimatehandyman.co.uk/tilin ... se_pva.htm
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15mm ply first I hope

Then NO NO NO PVA :thumbright:
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