Yes, you can pour a “flexible” self-levelling compound directly onto a tiled floor, without the need for a primer, under the following conditions: You use a flexible self-levelling compound, these normally come with a bag of self-levelling cement and a tub of latex – in a premixed ratio. This also means you don’t have to…
Hardboard is commonly used around the home as a backer board. Because of this many people, you included, have wondered whether you can tile onto it. Well, let’s have a look and find out. Yes, you can tile onto hardboard. But there are many reasons why it might not be a good long term option….
The answer to this will depend on the adhesive used. Ready-mixed adhesives tend to react with air and then dry. Whereas powdered adhesives have a chemical reaction that starts as soon as they are mixed. Powdered tile adhesives are usually ready for light traffic in 3 hours. Ready mixed adhesives need at least 24 hours…
If you are laying a tile floor but the subfloor is not perfectly level then you may well be wondering if you can use the adhesive itself to level up your floor, well let’s have a look. Can I Use Tile Adhesive to Level a Floor? Yes, you can use tile adhesive to level a…
So you’re just about to do some floor tiling and are wondering how thick you can lay the adhesive. Well worry no longer, I have done the research for you! How Thick Can I Lay Floor Tile Adhesive? This will depend on the adhesive you use. A usual guide would be no more than 5mm…