Priming ceramic

Discussion in 'Subfloor Preparation' started by Spacey, May 1, 2018.

  1. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    It has its uses
     
  2. J d clarkson flooring

    J d clarkson flooring Well-Known Member

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    I’ve always used n/a onto ceramic and never had to prime and not had a failure, what is it you don’t like about n/a spacey
     
  3. Rugmunching

    Rugmunching Well-Known Member

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    Nothing wrong with using NA. You just get some fitters that are way over anal and if they don't agree with way and methods of other fitters then it's wrong because it's not written in text!

    Worked with a few fitters like this in my time, they just get on my nerves quoting bollox all the time trying to trick question you. I've had a fitter tell me I hold my knife wrong before then went on to telling another fitter he didn't mix the screed long enough and had the arse because we didn't agree with him. He was lucky I didnt shove the damn knife in him. Can't be bothered with self proclaimed jedi's.
     
  4. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    If anything is going to work then it’s alway NA
    Just a shame the flow is so crap
     
  5. merit

    merit Well-Known Member

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    Just add a bit of water Spacey


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  6. Distinctive Adam

    Distinctive Adam Well-Known Member

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  7. Cre8tiveflooring

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    Yeah basic knowledge to be a “master fitter”


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  8. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Takes to long to dry then

    We’ve all done it :rolleyes:
     
  9. Mwfloor

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    What's everyone's go to screed for going on top of ceramic tile ADHESIVE? N/A - 1200 would be my first thoughts...


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  10. merit

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    I use what ever suits the job. Important part is getting the primer right. Depends if they on concrete or timber subfloor


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  11. Mwfloor

    Mwfloor Well-Known Member

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    It's concrete mate.. thinking 1200



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  12. Rugmunching

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    Machine down as much as poss then, Vac then flow it with NA...

    See how it settles then maybe another flash over it.
     
  13. merit

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    Yeah defo 2 coats. I love 1200 or could use a gypsum or level it flex


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  14. Paul

    Paul Well-Known Member

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    Mapei eco prim grip for ceramics , fast drying and gritty finish - then renovation screed
     
  15. pf flooring

    pf flooring Well-Known Member

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    abrading tiles can compromise their integrity, id just use a good primer neat personally
     
  16. lsjfloorworks

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    Got ceramics in kitchen and want to go over them frankly. Not bothered about bringing level up a bit as Herringbone is going in the hall. I'm new to this......Is F- Ball stopgap p141 a good way to go ? Better to match with an F-Ball self levelling also ?? recommendations ?? Is degreasing necessary first ? and with what ? Thanks chaps
     
  17. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    What’s the sub floor underneath?
    Wood or concrete?

    Definitely use a grit type primer like P141 or Uzin PE280, Mapei primgrip, Ardex P4
    Ideally use a smoothing compound from the same manufacturer aswell but in reality anything will work


    It’s always best to use a degreaser then rinse it off with clean water especially in kitchens and commercial areas
     
  18. lsjfloorworks

    lsjfloorworks Active Member

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    Alright Spacey

    Concrete subfloor. Ah cheers for that......probs go F-Ball this time. Any particular degreaser to look for ?

    Cheers mate
     
  19. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I always use Ardex degreaser Comes in a big metal canister
     
  20. dazlight

    dazlight Super Moderator

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    Sell some at screwfix. Used them for years. Cheap and work great.
     

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