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What cement mix?
Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 4:49 pm
by Citizen2
Are there any pro tilers that can advise me on what cement mix for fireplace hearth tiles I should use. I mixed a 5:1 and wet the tiles before laying them down on the original cement base (where original tiles once were) Today I have lifted them up with finger pressure!! I have cleaned everything down and need some professional advise before starting again.
Re: What cement mix?
Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2012 6:09 pm
by haveagohero
Just use tile adhesive
Re: What cement mix?
Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 7:11 am
by DTWCeramics
haveagohero wrote:Just use tile adhesive
What adhesive?
The product has to be rated to withstand temperatures, as do the tiles.
Reason I've not answered this is that I am unsure what products to recommend.
Re: What cement mix?
Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2012 9:34 pm
by haveagohero
Bal rapid set flexible is good for 150 deg+ so will be fine.
Use a flexible grout and personally i wouldn't go below 4mm with the spacers and make sure these are taken out before grouting
Ceramic tiles are fired at something like 1300 deg and porcelain more than that so i think the temperature of a fire should be fine.
Anything else?