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    Looking for a good Tiler in Elstree to re-grout (Epoxy)

    Hi all. We have two walk in showers. Based in Elstree Hertfordshire / North London. Both need to take old grout out and re-grout with appropriate Mapei epoxy grout. Also, would need both drains sealed and tanked (will explain when we speak) If you reach the area and have Epoxy grouting...
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    Hairline crack repair advice

    Guys sorry to bring this thread back from the depths of time but we now have 3 of these tiles with hairline cracks and one tile cracked upstairs due to nearby tiles that had to be removed. (water was coming through the grout... long story) Anyway, we have detailed our concerns to the builder...
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    Hairline crack repair advice

    Had a chat with the Waters group. Incredibly helpful so thanks for the advice 3_fall. Gave me two possible products to look at. One is this: Integra Adhesives - http://www.integra-adhesives.com/ which is incredibly strong but may not be fluid enough for my needs and the other is this Imprepox...
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    Hairline crack repair advice

    Again, thanks for the replies. Callatiler, im not concerned about the appearance that that is NOT the motivation behind this suggestion. My only concern is to strengthen the crack so A. it does not get any bigger and B. may reduce the necessity to have the tile removed/replaced.. My question...
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    Hairline crack repair advice

    Hi All. Thanks for the replies so far. The tiling was done 4 or 5 months ago as part of a large renovation project. We had no say on who the tiler is but we did make sure to the best of our knowledge that some things were done correctly. For example, the floor is a suspended floor but we had...
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    Hairline crack repair advice

    This is the sort of product i was thinking of. LamLock Transparent Clear Infiltrating (Penetrating) Epoxy - For Laminations, Cracks & Voids - https://www.easystonecare.com/LamLock-Transparent-Penetrating-Epoxy-p/llcki.htm Cant seem to find it in the UK
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    Hairline crack repair advice

    Hi All, We have just discovered a hairline crack in one of our 6mm italian porcelain tiles. Its in quite a high traffic area and i would like to try and repair it. Im more concerned with reducing the chances that the tile gets worst and starts to move. Im less concerned with the appearance...
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    • advice canada crack cracking debonding hairline repair
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    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
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    low thermal resistance Cement board over UFH?

    thanks. Cant seem to find anything on their site which is suitable. Any other ideas? Is just plain cement board be ok for this?
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    low thermal resistance Cement board over UFH?

    Hi all, some advice would be greatly appreciated. So the builder messed up in the loft during a major renovation in our house. In short, we have UFH boards laid out throughout the loft room and the en suite. At this point, the polypipe type foam boards and attached pipes are all on the same...
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    120 x 240cm Porcelain tiles over suspended floor (and UFH)

    Plan attached...
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    120 x 240cm Porcelain tiles over suspended floor (and UFH)

    Will obviously speak to the building company but 10 of these should substantially strengthen the area i think :) 178 x 102 Universal RSJ Steel Beams | 19 | Metals4u -...
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    120 x 240cm Porcelain tiles over suspended floor (and UFH)

    Thanks for all of your advice guys. Some food for thought there. Slythetiler – That’s certainly something I did not think about. Sounds like it would sort out the deflection issue. I have referred the question to the structural engineer to see if she can advise further. Jcrtiling – Extra...
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    120 x 240cm Porcelain tiles over suspended floor (and UFH)

    Hi All, I urgently need some advice and not sure where to turn. We are having some major renovations in our house which includes an large open area 15m x 10m which would include the kitchen, living and dining room. The whole house (apart from the loft conversion) would be fitted with a wet UFH...
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    • canada floor porcelain porcelain tile porcelain tiles suspended tile tiles ufh
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
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