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  1. Tile Marble Granite

    Remove and replace shower river rock tile flooring and marble wall tile water damage help

    Send us some pictures during the work, that would be helpful. The liner is installed before the drywall/backerboard, it is stapled 6'' to 12'' up the studs, no staples allowed lower than that. The drywall/backerboard is installed on top of the liner then the tile. Measure the pitch from all 4...
  2. Tile Marble Granite

    Remove and replace shower river rock tile flooring and marble wall tile water damage help

    Looks like an Oatey shower? Send more pictures if possible. How old is the shower? These showers are built with a shower pan liner ''rubber membrane'' that is what you are seeing 12'' up the wall. The water penetrates the grout, mortar bed is soaking wet 24/7. Did you check the pitch down? River...
  3. Tile Marble Granite

    Finish plaster repair prior to tiling.

    SBR is good before and after
  4. Tile Marble Granite

    My 1st Job Sorting wall before tiling kitchen backsplash (runout / bow)

    yes, you can use tile adhesive to level up the wall
  5. Tile Marble Granite

    Tile trim & XPS board

    Late replying. How did it go?
  6. Tile Marble Granite

    My 1st Job Sorting wall before tiling kitchen backsplash (runout / bow)

    Prep work is the key to success. I would try to level up the wall before anything else. Use a straight edge to skim the wall.
  7. Tile Marble Granite

    How to fix new grout

    I just saw your post. How did it go? It looks like poor craftsmanship!
  8. Tile Marble Granite

    Finish plaster repair prior to tiling.

    Like for like would be a start. That looks like plaster. Follow the manufacturer's recommendation and use SBR prior to tiling.
  9. Tile Marble Granite

    TEKCEM FIBRE what needed to porcelain tile

    If the 3mm is a concern to you then there is another decoupling membrane from BAL available at Topps Tiles. BAL Rapid Mat, 1mm thickness BAL Rapidmat is engineered with a structured inner mesh sandwiched between two thin membrane layers, enabling the substrate and tiling to move independently...
  10. Tile Marble Granite

    Crack mat or cement board

    Dura Base Matting is a lot better than cement boards, it is lighter and anti-crack
  11. Tile Marble Granite

    TEKCEM FIBRE what needed to porcelain tile

    Anti crack membrane is 3mm thikness Durabase Uncoupling Mat
  12. Tile Marble Granite

    Liquid Tanking Systems

    In terms of liquid tanking systems, they are all good. I lately use Hydro Ban Laticrete, I use it for small areas. You can get two-part compound systems such as Ardex from Builders Depot, Bal TANK-IT TOTAL WATERPROOF PROTECTION FOR WALLS AND FLOORS from Topps Tiles is very good. I would use BAL...
  13. Tile Marble Granite

    Hi all, I am looking for some advice please.

    I just saw your post; how did it go?
  14. Tile Marble Granite

    TEKCEM FIBRE what needed to porcelain tile

    You can give it a try. 1200 by 200 10mm porcelain planks are a pain to install. You will need a perfect screed/slab, embed them 100% in a good tile adhesive. Follow the manufacturer instructions, offset the joints as recommended. It can be done!
  15. Tile Marble Granite

    How to cover the gap at one side of bath?

    I do not like those gaps around the bath. How thick is the tile? What does it look like on the other side of the tub?
  16. Tile Marble Granite

    How to cover the gap at one side of bath?

    How big is the gap? cannot tell from that picture
  17. Tile Marble Granite

    Priming and prepping before tiling

    Send us some pictures after you are done tiling. Good luck buddy!
  18. Tile Marble Granite

    Priming and prepping before tiling

    For the best results is either sandpaper or Stainley knife cut marks then you apply primer
  19. Tile Marble Granite

    Desperate Need of Old Tile Pieces

    Good thing you got the box. Look it up online, that would be a start.
  20. Tile Marble Granite

    wetroom form has slight dip

    Is that picture from your project? If so, you will have to reinforce underneath the wet room tray. Recess the floor.

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