tile laying question!

[jacko57]

been laying a tile floor recently,I think i must be knocking up the adhesive to wet,as when i lay the tiles on to the notched bed i get the adhesive forcing its way out of the joints..result loads of cleaning up.
could this be the prob?

Cheers

 

[gcol]

Depends how hard you're squishing the tile to the floor. You don't need to apply that much pressure - just drop the tile down and give it a little push down. I suppose you could have also applied the adhesive a little unevenly so that when you press the tile down the excess will find it's way out when you level the tile.
What consistency are you mixing it to?

 

[jacko57]

Yes am finding it difficult to keep a level adhesive.especially when fitting a heated floor mat.maybe i am putting on to much to cover the mat?????

 

[Moz]

your mudmix should be like double cream unwhisked , thick but consistantly spreadable

an this squishing, lol...lol
just tap them down lightly an your spirit levelling will sort exact levels