Mr Kgwane Hlabirwa Rachuene – Ga-Mphahlele, Limpopo. Family of 4
In the quiet village of Ga-Mphahlele, Limpopo, Kgwane Hlabirwa Rachuene’s story is one of family, resilience, and fulfilment of a deeply personal promise. Coming from a family of four, Kgwane, now a Senior Associate at one of the Big 4 accounting firms, began building his family home at the start of this year. What started as a long-held aspiration quickly became a deeply emotional journey when, during construction, Kgwane lost his father, the very man whose vision and support had been the foundation of his life.
“My father always dreamed of a beautiful home for our family,” Kgwane reflects. “One of his wishes was to have a neatly tiled garage where he could proudly park a car.” It was this vision that inspired Kgwane to pour his energy into ensuring every detail was just right, especially the garage, a space that would honour his father’s wish.
WB11 Ceramic Tile Adhesive
While researching the best products for the project, Kgwane came across Weber’s WB11 Ceramic Tile Adhesive on a Facebook group. “The group had several people recommending it, especially for its quick-drying feature,” he recalls. Encouraged by the positive feedback, he decided to try it. The results, he says, exceeded every expectation.
For a project covering more than 250 square metres, Kgwane purchased over 180 units of WB11 Ceramic, tiling not just the garage but the entire house. “I was genuinely impressed by how easy it was to use,” he explains. “The drying time was exactly as advertised, fast and efficient which helped us stay on schedule. The adhesive held tiles firmly in place, and the overall finish looked neat and professional.”
Conclusion
Now, with the home completed and a new car parked in the very garage his father once imagined, Kgwane sees the project as more than just construction. “I can confidently say WB11 Ceramic is a high-quality, reliable tile adhesive,” he says. “It delivered beyond expectations, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to anyone planning a tiling project.”
For Kgwane, though, the real satisfaction comes from knowing this home and especially its gleaming, tiled garage stands as a tribute. “This is for my father,” he says with quiet pride. “He gave me the values to build, to provide, and to dream. Every tile in this garage and carries a part of his memory.”
Step by step renovation project
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Step 1
The following minimum curing periods should beobserved before tiling commences:
• New concrete floors: 28 days
• New screeds: 28 days
• New brick walls: 28 days
• New cement plaster: 28 days -
Step 2
It is recommended that the substrate is clean, dry, and sound and free from dust, grease or any contamination that could impair
bonding. -
Step 3
The walls or floors to be tiled must be wood-floated and not steel-troweled or power-floated. Repair any damaged areas and
remove loose or peeling layers before proceeding with tiling. Organic growth must be removed and the spores killed using
household bleach. PVA paint and gypsum plaster must be chipped to expose 80% of the substrate. Enamel paint and
bitumen should be scraped and chipped to expose 80% of the substrate.Do not use a solvent or heat to remove bitumen from the surface.
Existing tiles must be thoroughly cleaned using a suitable cleaner.
