Why do I need to wait so long before tiling to certain substrates?
As per BS 5385, the following drying times should be allowed before tili...
How do I tile to gypsum floorboards?
Before tiling to gypsum (or calcium sulphate) floorboards, they must fir...
How do I tile to bitumen adhesive residues?
Before tiling to bitumen adhesive residues, they should be levelled with...
How do I prepare a concrete base before tiling a patio area?
The preparation required is dependent on the depth of screed and/or leve...
How do I tile to heated sand and cement screeds?
Before tiling to heated sand and cement screeds, you must first ensure t...
When should I commission underfloor heating?
As per BS 5385-3, traditional sand and cement screeds should be at least...
How do I tile over electric underfloor heating systems?
Before tiling to electric underfloor heating systems, the cables should ...
How do I tile to uncoupling membranes?
After installing uncoupling membranes with ARDEX AF 200 PLUS, they can b...
How do I tile to painted substrates?
Before tiling to painted substrates, the paint should be removed using s...
How do I tile to steel?
To tile steel in internal and external locations, including wet areas, u...
How do I tile to plywood floors?
If levelling isn’t required, prime plywood floors with a single coat of ...
How do I tile to fibreglass?
Before tiling to fibreglass or GRP, in swimming pools and spas for examp...
How do I tile to existing tiles?
If levelling isn’t required, prime existing tiles with a single coat of ...
How do I level over sand and cement screeds and concrete?
Sand and cement screeds and concrete can be highly porous and absorb moi...
How do I tile to asphalt?*
*Internal, dry areas only
Before tiling to asphalt*, check to ensure it ...
How do I tile to anhydrite screeds?
Before tiling to an anhydrite (or gypsum or calcium sulphate) screed, yo...