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Work Done Epoxy grout was installed by the Grouting company on the tiles on the external balcony over a period of around 6 weeks during frequent rain after the tiler completed the tiling job without grout. During the application of the epoxy grout, the grout was shrunk or expanded at different...

Have a small concrete slab with quite a lot of cracks in. Has any one used flexbone out doors or know if its suitable or any suggestions for uncoupling.

Hi, I am looking for advice about half tiling an external corner which meets a full tiled shower wall(over bath); unfortunately, I have cement board on the shower wall so cannot return (set back 30/50mm) as it will expose cement board. Any other suggestions would be appreciated? Cheers DTCB

Hi, first time poster looking for advice on tiling a door step. I'm using 250mm x 250mm Victorian designed tiles, black & white in colour which seem to butt straight up together with limited spacing between. Can anyone advise on this & what grout to use. Thanks

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I am laying porcelain external tiles over a concrete path outside. The path has had self leveling poured on it and a coat of 50/50 sbr, water mix as a primer. The trouble is its been raining all morning and now it's cleared up but the path is still very damp from the rain. Can I still stick the...

Hi everyone, I am putting some porcelain tiles in the garden, on the floor, but also some against a wall (vertically). The tile shops have advised me to use this type of grout: https://www.toppstiles.co.uk/fixing...V8mDmCh3L9wISEAQYAyABEgKBE_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds But from my understanding this...

Hello, I’ve got a job with 300x160 split face slate, thickness ranges from 15mm to 25mm on the tile. Any advice on how to attack the external corners? I was thinking of purchasing a wet cutter for a mitre but having played around on a small cutter I’m still not satisfied that it’s going to look...

Heya, Please could someone tell me the simplest way to tile over this. Prep work including best products (adhesive, primer, levelling compound) needed. Much appreciated :)

Hi, I am tiling the front of my bungalow (following removal of some broken 1970s tiles). Please can you suggest the best adhesive to use and if there are any surface preparations required to ensure the adhesion of porcelain tiles. Thanks for the advice.

I got some everscape porcelain tile from Topp Tiles last year installed externally. It was put on a bed of mortar and a few of them has now come loose. These are the ones that lips just over a few mm over steps down hence the movement. Others seem ok as they are pretty heavy. How best can I...

We have some existing brick and concrete slab steps we are looking to cover with 20mm porcelain tiles. We already have the tiles annd were planning to cover both the uprights and the steps. Should we use a metal edge to protect the corners of the steps? I was not sure if porcelain is likely to...

I’ve been asked to tile a concrete block wall outside that is currently wet due to the dreadful weather... The tiles are natural slate in strips that interlock and are glued together . I’m thinking wait until the block work is dry and prime before tiling with a s2 adhesive The other side of the...

We are looking at laying 20mm porcelain tiles outside. I am a bit confused over the different laying methods. Our landscaper is suggesting using hard core, then a scalping base, then 4:1 mix sharp sand and cement mix. Would this be ok? I was wondering if they need to be on a fully cured...

Hi. I have a leaking balcony on my property it’s 3.5m x 1.25m so not large. Its a concrete floor with brickwork sides. I have put down a bitumen based tanking membrane I would like to know the best way to put tiles down on top of this. any help would be appreciated. Charlie

Hi Guyz I was wondering if anyone could offer any advice, I have a client, who is requesting a cost for tiling an external garage, I was thinking of securing hardibacker boards using adhesive & then fixing 12 screws per board to secure the boards, then using a good quality adhesive, and tiling...

Good morning everyone, I have been out to look at an external tiling job on a self build. The walls at present are just breeze blocks. What preparation needs to be done prior to tiling the split face ? Would it be a case of just waterproofing with a membrane or would Hardie boards need...

Evening all, Got an external job on the go and the customer has requested the tops of the breeze block walls to be tiled using the same external 10mm porcelain tiles as the patio. My question is would it be ok to tile directly to the blocks or would I need to overboard (mechanically fixed) them...

Hi Got a project due to start in Easter, approx 45m2 patio of porcelain tiles. I have already laid the screed last year to allow it to dry for the 6-8 weeks recommended, with a 1/60 fall. I have 2 questions now Should I have left an expansion gap in the screed? There are 4 different areas...

Hello all I am doing mitred external corners. They have come out really nice using a grinder. I have left about 2mm edge on the face. I’m planning on filling with resin. Where do you get it from? Should resin colour match grout or tile. If you have any finished pics of your work that would...