Discuss Polymer fortified cement based adhesive question in the DIY Tiling Advice Forum at Tile Talk Australia; Hi there,
This type of adhesive has been used by mistake in a pool and it isn't suitable for permanently submerged areas, does anyone know what the impact will be? ...
Hi there,
This type of adhesive has been used by mistake in a pool and it isn't suitable for permanently submerged areas, does anyone know what the impact will be? The pool is salt water, will that also make a difference?
I'm hoping that the adhesive won't fail immediately (if at all) and may even last a few years.
Re: Polymer fortified cement based adhesive question
This has been resolved...if interested the advice given s to start over again.
The adhesive is not suitable at all; whilst sealing the tiles and/or using an epoxy grout is still too risky. I'll be buying new mosaics and removing the tiles. My new problem is removing all the adhesive
Other than the green light from an adhesive supplier, the only other option is to use a concrete planer/scarifier. These can be hired from specialty hire stores or get a pro in. Forget concrete...
G'day Mate - I'm happy to sponser a Pom - I will put in $500 to keep you in England ( just joking )
I spent 7 years in Canberra ( tiling ) and I can tell you it's difficult to get work there !
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