RE: OT : Ceramic Floor Tiling

["Phil Harris" <phil@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Or alternatively just get high and then have a fag...

;-)

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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rob Mouser [mailto:groups@xxxxxxx]=20
> Sent: 20 June 2004 12:05
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject: RE: [ukha_d] OT : Ceramic Floor Tiling
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> Yes you are correct, that is very good point. 3M do a very=20
> good mask for just this purpose and unlike some is VERY=20
> comfortable to wear. I swear by them for dusty/solvent work.
> http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?ts=3D29448&id=3D13038
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> HTH
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> Rob
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Simon Rafferty [mailto:simonr@xxxxxxx]
> Sent: 20 June 2004 11:33
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [ukha_d] OT : Ceramic Floor Tiling
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> When Rob says a decent mask, he doesnt mean a crappy paper=20
> one from the DIY store. You will need a rubber face mask that=20
> takes cartridge filters. Make sure you buy a cartridge=20
> suitable for cellulose thinners (there are lots of kinds of=20
> cartridges).
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> Simon
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Rob Mouser" <groups@xxxxxxx>
> To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
> Sent: Sunday, June 20, 2004 10:42 AM
> Subject: RE: [ukha_d] OT : Ceramic Floor Tiling
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> NO I doubt white spirit would do it. I'm talking Cellulose=20
> Thinners. You can
> buy various grades such as 'standard', 'anti-bloom',=20
> 'premium'. You want
> good old 'standard'. Don't let them try and sell you 'gun=20
> wash' that is a
> VERY low grade solvent that contains too much contaminate and=20
> it smells like
> cats pee!
> Tetrosyl make standard thinners in 5LTR and 25LTR quantities.=20
> (Red tin.)
> which you should be able to buy from any trade motor factors=20
> or they often
> have their own label brand. Aim to pay around =A310+Vat for=20
> 25ltrs as that's
> an 'average' trade price. However, if you're a 'punter' you=20
> might get stung
> for more :-)
> If you're near Devon then I can get you some (Our cost is=20
> around =A38 from
> memory.) Its too heavy to ship. Also might be an idea to buy=20
> a bale of rags,
> they always come in handy! Again should need to pay no more=20
> than =A310+VAT for
> low grade coloured cotton rags in 10kg quantities.
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> DISCLAIMER: Don't forget the ventilation and decent mask, this is evil
> stuff! Also it is very flammable!!!
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> Rob
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ben McCormack [mailto:ben@xxxxxxx]
> Sent: 20 June 2004 10:27
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [ukha_d] OT : Ceramic Floor Tiling
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> Rob
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> When you say thinners what sort do you mean? are we talking white
> spirit?
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> On 20 Jun 2004, at 09:53, Rob Mouser wrote:
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> > I know I have removed that icky black adhesive left under=20
> vinyl tiles
> > before
> > with Thinners, but I guess there are different types of
"icky black
> > gooey"
> > stuff???
> > You do need A LOT of thinners though and plenty of rags to=20
> mop up the
> > goo.
> > Also LOTS & LOTS of ventilation and a decent face mask.
Thinners in
> > 25ltr
> > quantities will cost you no more than =A320 from a trade=20
> motor factors.
> > Actually thinking about its probably only a route for the insane
(I
> > fall
> > into that camp.).....But HA cheap! :-)
> >
> > Rob
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Neil Fuller [mailto:neil@xxxxxxx]
> > Sent: 20 June 2004 09:36
> > To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> > Subject: Re: [ukha_d] OT : Ceramic Floor Tiling
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> > Ben
> >
> > It depends on the type of glue used as to whether you can tile
> > straight over
> > the top or not.
> >
> > Some old glues will prevent the new ceramic tile adhesive from
going
> > off. If
> > you intend levelling the floor with a latex screed before=20
> tiling, you
> > *must*
> > lift the old black "gunk"
> >
> > The safest bet (although messy and expensive) is to lift the old
> > adhesive
> > using a scrabbler which you can hire from HSS or similar.=20
> The machine
> > basically removes the top mm or 3 of the screed, taking the old
glue
> > with
> > it.
> >
> > Your link was broken and may well have been pointing to a
scrabbler
> > anyway!
> > It's a messy job but if you don't want your new ceramic=20
> tiles lifting,
> > it's
> > probably a good idea to get ride of the old black stuff.
> >
> > HTH
> >
> > Regards
> >
> > Neil
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Ben McCormack" <ben@xxxxxxx>
> > To: "Home Automation List" <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Saturday, June 19, 2004 10:02 PM
> > Subject: [ukha_d] OT : Ceramic Floor Tiling
> >
> >
> >> Hi all
> >>
> >> I am really hoping that someone can help me here, I have been
> >> searching
> >> deja for ages and I cant fine the answer.
> >>
> >> I am intending to tile the kitchen with ceramic tiles.
> >>
> >> The problem is that we have got hard vinyl tiles down at=20
> the moment,
> >> now I can crape these up but there is still a black tar=20
> like residue
> >> left. Now is it safe to tile over this?
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> >> Ben
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