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Thread: Minefield of tanking solutions - Help which one for me?

Started 1 month, 2 weeks ago by MarkyD
Hi all - new member here would like some advice on which tanking solution would suit me. The situation is a new build extension garage with an ensuite wetroom/bathroom coming off the main bedroom. Due to finacial reasons we asked the build to stop once the major stuff was done and I'm doing the rest (plumbing etc) So far the room has the following installed Hansgrohe ibox's for the bath, ...
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Dave replied 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Hello mark....I would say you need to use Dural Wp on the floor...Ditra isn't suitable for mosaics under 50mm in size if i recall correct..But the thinner Dural wp is fine and will work better with the collar on the drain..

MarkyD replied 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Dave Thanks for the rapid reply. Another tanking kit to add to the rest The room size is 2.9m by 2.6m so would the 10m2 kit cover all I need. ie 100mm ish up the wall and corners etc How many corners are in the kit? Do you know I presume this matting is secured using a non-modified adhesive? I've noticed there is another product Durabase CI. What would be the difference between ...

Dave replied 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Hi again mark.. like for like... Ditra...Dural Ci is the same Kerdi...Dural Wp is the same... Just yellow instead of orange,,, Have you used the marmox on the floor as well..?

MarkyD replied 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Quote: Originally Posted by Dave Have you used the marmox on the floor as well..? No just on the two walls that will be tiled to the corner of the wet area. Mainly to carry the tile weight but the added waterproofing of the board is a bonus Thanks for the advice - After spending an afternoon driving around various tiling/plumbing places in Poole/Bournemouth ...

Dave replied 1 month, 2 weeks ago
No probs mark..give wetdecs a phone call and he will tell you what you need to order... good luck and let us know how you get on..

MarkyD replied 1 month, 2 weeks ago
OK I ordered a 10m2 CI kit yesterday from Wetdecs after talking on the phone. The mosaics are 50mm so they'll be OK. All I need now is adhesive. Can you suggest/recommend one that'll be OK for the matting and also for the travertine to stick to the wall marmox boards I'm picking the wall tiles up tommorow from North London (saves £60 delivery) so hopefully will have the walls except ...

 

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Minefield of tanking solutions -...
Published (2009-11-15 10:42:00)
OK I ordered a 10m2 CI kit yesterday from Wetdecs after talking on the phone. The mosaics are 50mm so they'll be OK. All I need now is adhesive. Can you suggest/recommend one that'll be OK for the matting and also for the travertine to stick to the wall marmox boards I'm picking the wall tiles up tommorow from North London (saves £60 delivery) so hopefully will have the walls except bottom row finished by the end of the week...
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Minefield of tanking solutions -...
Published (2009-11-13 02:11:00)
Hello mark....I would say you need to use Dural Wp on the floor...Ditra isn't suitable for mosaics under 50mm in size if i recall correct..But the thinner Dural wp is fine and will work better with the collar on the drain..

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