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To PVA or Not to PVA

Posted: Sat Aug 16, 2008 7:03 pm
by b3nvw
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.
Thanks

Posted: Sat Aug 16, 2008 9:35 pm
by ultimatehandyman
The tile adhesive should say if you need to use PVA, Most tell you not to use it!

Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 6:45 am
by Telmay
Are you putting straight onto boards or have you laid ply?

Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 11:41 am
by DOMINOSEATER
ALWAYS USE PVA MATE BEST BE SAFE THAN SORRY

Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 12:36 pm
by ultimatehandyman
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

Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 1:58 pm
by Only-Me
15mm ply first I hope

Then NO NO NO PVA :thumbright: