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I am looking for suggestions to fix large tiles 1x3 feet on the wall that is already plastered and putty work done. The tile contractor of my apartment is saying that he will hack the wall and then fix the tiles using cement plaster. Is this procedure okay or should I consider using tile adhesive like MAK laticrete as the tile size is bigger. The wall size is 8.5 by 5 ft and needs to be completed covered with tiles. If using tile adhesive please provide suggestion on the best tile adhesive for this purpose and the quantity required for fixing about 42 sqft of tiles. Thanks in advance.

Hi,
My suggestion is to go with laticrete or any other local brands, basic range tile adhesives after hacking about (10 to 15mm dia spacing between 30 to 50mm for whole wall) and scratching the existing wall with out any putty on wall surface will give better grip and adhesives will cost 400 to 450Rs for 25 to 30 kg bag roof brand this will be cheaper all thou labor may cause some more additional time. There is another costly range in MAK laticrete adhesives i don't remember the name, it may cost around 4500 Rs per 25 Kg bag it can be applied with out hacking the existing wall. And the quantity require for 42sft of tiles area is 25kg of tile adhesive which should be mixed with normal cement, costs cheaper.

Mahendar,

Thanks for the suggestion, I went with roff tile adhesive (from fevicol company and costed 480 Rs for 30Kg) and fixed the tile after hacking the wall and it seems to be good so far. But the putty was not removed from the wall not sure if this will cause any problem in the future.