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  1. acaciaguy

    Resin for mitred external corners

    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...
  2. acaciaguy

    Advice on using Sigma 3p3m

    Hello all, I have just bought a Sigma 3P3M Max 100cm tiler cutter to cut some large 330 x 1000 Bernini Marble effect wall tile from tile mountain. They are ceramic and are 9mm thick. I would expect this cutter to eat this up for dinner but I can't get a clean cut. I have a couple of smaller...
  3. acaciaguy

    Access panels / doors that can be tiled

    Hello all. I’m looking for a tileable door approx 200 x 300mm for a stop **** next to a boxed in tiled toilet. Any idea where I can get one? Would be easier than making one myself.
  4. acaciaguy

    Large floor tiles - what trowel

    Hello everyone. I’m fitting some large floor tiles next week. 1000 x 1000 mm over electric underfloor heating. These are the largest tiles I have fitted before. My plan is to use a 20 x 10 mm round notched solid bed trowel along with back buttering. I believe this is a good approach but any...
  5. acaciaguy

    Most efficient insulation board for thickness

    Hello all, I have a very small cloakroom to do and they want electric underfloor heating. Contrete base and I have about 10mm depth I can use for insulation board below the heating. What board gives the best insulation? Many thanks
  6. acaciaguy

    When you guys tile bath side do you allow access?

    When tiling a bath side do you do it as a permanent fixing or do you allow access - screwing it with mirror screws for example do if can come off for checking leaks or repairing trap etc
  7. acaciaguy

    Ideas needed for storage in new van

    Hello all. I hope you are all having a great weekend. I picked up my new (used) van yesterday. Transit custom l1h1. It has ply on sides but it’s a bit worn so I will be ripping that out. I need some ideas tips etc on storage / racking for it. Many thanks
  8. acaciaguy

    Setting out conundrum

    So I have a bathroom to do in 100 x 200 metros. Lucky me. Taps are on long side of bath next to wall. Taps are and bath are centred to wall. I generally like to use the taps as the centre. Tiles are to be fitted brick bond. Using the taps as centre means that I end up with a 25mm cut in reach...
  9. acaciaguy

    Does tile mister delta board need priming

    Hello all Does tile master delta board need priming before tiling on to? Many thanks.
  10. acaciaguy

    What does your insurance cover?

    In light of the thread in the main forum of chappy being sued for the tiling he did. What does your insurance cover ? Mine just covers public liability. If I injure someone or damage property I’m covered. If an installation fails due to my error / mistake / not following manufacturers...
  11. acaciaguy

    Tiling caberboard floor

    I have a job coming up to tile on caberboard. 10mm porc. Floor is rock solid. Rather than overboard. I’m thinking decoupling mat. Any thoughts ?
  12. acaciaguy

    I want a new van

    It has to be able to fit 8 x 4 in it comfortably as well as the general kit. Any thoughts. Advice greatly appreciated
  13. acaciaguy

    Dust extractor

    Hello all. I’m looking for suggestions for a room dust extractor for when I have to use the grinder to either cut tiles inside or with a wire brush attachment to removed paint from walls. Many thanks
  14. acaciaguy

    Bridge saw v traditional wet cutter

    Hello all What are the benefits of a bridge saw over a “normal” push though electric cutter. ? Are the cuts better for all tile types. I mainly use a grinder and the rubi nd 200. What would the advantage of a bridge saw over these. Are the cuts better on ceramic and porcelain tiles?
  15. acaciaguy

    Gold trowel training

    any thoughts on them? I’m thinking of doing experienced worker assessment with them.
  16. acaciaguy

    Experienced worker nvq 2

    Hello all Can anyone recommend or know of any training centres around the midlands that do the curb experienced worker assessment for nvq 2 ? Many thanks
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  17. acaciaguy

    Abrasive pads to clean grout

    mapei recommend scotch brite pads to clean off dry grout. Which ones do you guys use if any ?
  18. acaciaguy

    Recommend me a new tile hole saw set

    its time to get a new set. Any suggestions?
  19. acaciaguy

    What size tiles do you levelling clips on

    For those that use levelling clips what size floor and wall tiles do you use them on
  20. acaciaguy

    Tile board bath panel

    Hello all I need a recommendation for a bath panel sized tile backer board. Only slight issue is that bath is extra deep. Floor can’t be entered to get any extra depth for waste and lip of bath will sit at 61cm. Meaning panel needs to be approx min of 58cm. Any recommendations greatly...

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