proton Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Is something like Quikrete available here where you just add water to mix it? It's only a large crack in the patio that needs filling, rather not bother with bags of sand as it does not need to be that strong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Woof999 Posted May 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2023 Homepro carry saveral Ferro products such as: https://www.homepro.co.th/p/1005255 I've used this one to make outdoor light pedestals and its perfect. Already contains sand and cement, just add water. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proton Posted May 24, 2023 Author Share Posted May 24, 2023 42 minutes ago, Woof999 said: Homepro carry saveral Ferro products such as: https://www.homepro.co.th/p/1005255 I've used this one to make outdoor light pedestals and its perfect. Already contains sand and cement, just add water. Just the job thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoDisplayName Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Look for a concrete yard on the edge of town. One selling pipes and cinderblocks. They should have a variety of bagged concrete mixes, some just add water. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tandor Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 9 hours ago, Woof999 said: Homepro carry saveral Ferro products such as: https://www.homepro.co.th/p/1005255 I've used this one to make outdoor light pedestals and its perfect. Already contains sand and cement, just add water. use hot water for a rapid set 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Brock Posted May 25, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 25, 2023 I'm thinking you need a cement mix, not concrete. Concrete has a gravel aggregate mixed into cement to add structural strength. as you are only wanting to patch a crack , you need some thing that is more flexible.. Cement mix is a sand and motar mix. To make the mix a little more workable when applying, squirt a little dish washing liquid into the mix.. Its more like a thin putty then. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Theory Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 How wide and long is the crack ? If does not need any cement just use ready wall patch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 An off topic troll post has been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will B Good Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 Hijacking the thread.....soz.....what do people use to fix 'hollow' tiles? Just had the local village idiot do about 90 sq m and half are hollow sounding. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sometimewoodworker Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 14 hours ago, proton said: Is something like Quikrete available here where you just add water to mix it? It's only a large crack in the patio that needs filling, rather not bother with bags of sand as it does not need to be that strong The best product is this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkokhatter Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 1 hour ago, Will B Good said: Hijacking the thread.....soz.....what do people use to fix 'hollow' tiles? Just had the local village idiot do about 90 sq m and half are hollow sounding. I would be interested in answers to this also. I have a couple of hollow tiles and was thinking i will have to remove them and replace with new tiles, only this time apply the adhesive to the whole area under the tile. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will B Good Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 7 minutes ago, Bangkokhatter said: I would be interested in answers to this also. I have a couple of hollow tiles and was thinking i will have to remove them and replace with new tiles, only this time apply the adhesive to the whole area under the tile. We had some fixed by the original builder, but I didn't pay much attention. I think he drilled into the grouting and then just squeezed in what I suspect was a very sloppy cement/water mixture from a washing-up liquid bottle.....worked well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bday Prang Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 9 minutes ago, Bangkokhatter said: I would be interested in answers to this also. I have a couple of hollow tiles and was thinking i will have to remove them and replace with new tiles, only this time apply the adhesive to the whole area under the tile. That is the only way unfortunately, and its quite difficult to achive good results if its a tile surrounded by others as there is no way for any excess mortar to be squeezed out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will B Good Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Will B Good said: We had some fixed by the original builder, but I didn't pay much attention. I think he drilled into the grouting and then just squeezed in what I suspect was a very sloppy cement/water mixture from a washing-up liquid bottle.....worked well. Thinking back....I have a feeling he scraped a section of the grouting out...not drilled??? Edited May 25, 2023 by Will B Good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bday Prang Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 1 minute ago, Will B Good said: We had some fixed by the original builder, but I didn't pay much attention. I think he drilled into the grouting and then just squeezed in what I suspect was a very sloppy cement/water mixture from a washing-up liquid bottle.....worked well. worth a try but its not guaranteed to work if the void is surrounded by hardened mortar 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will B Good Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 1 minute ago, Bday Prang said: worth a try but its not guaranteed to work if the void is surrounded by hardened mortar Yes...of course.....I was assuming (stupidly) that the void would be up to the edges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bday Prang Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 The op could consider buying a small bag of premixed tile adhesive it contains sand , cement and some sort of glue , just add water its commonly called "poon gao" and crocodile is one of the popular brands less than 300 baht a bag last time I bought some 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bday Prang Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 2 minutes ago, Will B Good said: Yes...of course.....I was assuming (stupidly) that the void would be up to the edges. You are unlucky to have had problems , most Thai builders are pretty good tilers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Will B Good Posted May 25, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 25, 2023 Just now, Bday Prang said: You are unlucky to have had problems , most Thai builders are pretty good tilers The couple who did the inside tiling ran away at the end of the job????.....the builder had to pay for...I would guess, 6 man days, to correct their work. We then employed another local 'builder' to tile 1000 sq ft outside.......and he was worse than the couple who ran away. Of course I was not allowed to say a word as he was a local. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bday Prang Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 7 minutes ago, Will B Good said: The couple who did the inside tiling ran away at the end of the job????.....the builder had to pay for...I would guess, 6 man days, to correct their work. We then employed another local 'builder' to tile 1000 sq ft outside.......and he was worse than the couple who ran away. Of course I was not allowed to say a word as he was a local. Bad luck indeed, and I fully understand your frustration regarding the inability to criticise. I tend to do as much as I can myself, and only hire in assistance when absolutely necessary. The need to walk around as if on eggshells for fear of hurting somebody's feelings is very difficult for me to accept, especially regarding sub-standard workmanship. A Thai or god forbid a chinese Thai, employing a builder would not exercise any such restraint. it seems to be a peculiar trait common to the wives of farangs 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will B Good Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 2 minutes ago, Bday Prang said: Bad luck indeed, and I fully understand your frustration regarding the inability to criticise. I tend to do as much as I can myself, and only hire in assistance when absolutely necessary. The need to walk around as if on eggshells for fear of hurting somebody's feelings is very difficult for me to accept, especially regarding sub-standard workmanship. A Thai or god forbid a chinese Thai, employing a builder would not exercise any such restraint. it seems to be a peculiar trait common to the wives of farangs Yes indeed......... wives of farangs...........I guess they know what retribution might be wrought for a farang stupid enough to "have a go". Plus it can leave them in an awkward position if a dispute arises. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunPer Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 17 hours ago, proton said: Is something like Quikrete available here where you just add water to mix it? Yes, in HomePro and Global House or like stores, for example Best Bond Repair Mortar. The moderns times you don't add water but the enclosed liquid only, as it's a "two-component" A-B mix. The same type of mix is now also used for high quality tile grout. It actually works very well...???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proton Posted May 25, 2023 Author Share Posted May 25, 2023 3 hours ago, sometimewoodworker said: The best product is this one Just got back with the Ferro, cheap, but might get this or the repair mortar if need some more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proton Posted May 25, 2023 Author Share Posted May 25, 2023 5 hours ago, The Theory said: How wide and long is the crack ? If does not need any cement just use ready wall patch. 5 metres and about inch deep, caused by previous 'builders' not using re bar and inferior hard core. If it looks too bad when done will cover it up with artificial grass, not worth having it all torn up and done again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Theory Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 3 hours ago, proton said: 5 metres and about inch deep, Fill it by spray foam and cut extras that pop out and then paint it. It will look good . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proton Posted May 25, 2023 Author Share Posted May 25, 2023 13 minutes ago, The Theory said: Fill it by spray foam and cut extras that pop out and then paint it. It will look good . Did that before, it was far too soft, ripped it out the other day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan O Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 8 hours ago, Will B Good said: Hijacking the thread.....soz.....what do people use to fix 'hollow' tiles? Just had the local village idiot do about 90 sq m and half are hollow sounding. You can't, they sound hollow as there is no mortar bed completely covering the underside. They can Crack very easily. Only correct way is to pull them and replace them 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan O Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 12 minutes ago, proton said: Did that before, it was far too soft, ripped it out the other day. If the crack is not very wide you can use a caulk made for concrete. It's flexible and has the texture of sand and Grey color. If the crack is wider than 1/4 " they make a backer bead made from foam like a rope. Stuff that down into the crack and them the caulk has something to press against as you caulk the crack. You need something flexible or if you patch it with mortar mix it will just crack again 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Theory Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 1 hour ago, proton said: Did that before, it was far too soft, ripped it out the other day. The best is posting photos of the wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sometimewoodworker Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 1 hour ago, Dan O said: You can't, they sound hollow as there is no mortar bed completely covering the underside. They can Crack very easily. Only correct way is to pull them and replace them that is an incorrect answer. Certainly some will be unfixable, however there are thin, virtually as thin as cream compounds that are inserted with a syringe that will fill all the voids. The possible problem with these are that they are anything but cheap so pulling out and replacing may be preferable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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