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  1. GAZ5518

    Do my wall tiles have water ingress? (Photos)

    Delaminated Tiles ::: Tap,them and they will almost certainly give a hollow sound !! May be able to rake out grout , inject something like “Fix a Floor” and re - grout ….but generally …,Tiles off and Re-Tile GW.
  2. GAZ5518

    Is this grouting acceptable?

    I’m afraid poor grouting ! Rake it out and re-grout is the only solution GW,
  3. GAZ5518

    Adhesive for Hardiebacker

    As Ben said ..:any adhesive will suffice .. but I always use a flexible adhesive .. can be slow or rapid depending on your capability wether the sub floor is flat or not … just my preference… GW
  5. GAZ5518

    Is this floor tile alignment acceptable?

    Unfortunately Small geometrical patterns always show up discrepancies ….in my mind that the left hand corner is out of square You could not swing it that amount to compensate as it would affect visually everywhere else GW
  6. GAZ5518

    Bad job or unavoidable?

    The center joints look to be in line so definitely walls are out as is frame which you couldn’t really do anything about…. Grout in white will help blend in.
  7. GAZ5518

    What age did you start?

    40 years fixing … and still learning…Dad was a Tiler as was my Grandad….it’s in the blood … although my son has broken the chain😌
  9. GAZ5518

    Soft black adhesive removal

    Its probably “Bitumen” which was commonly used to stick not only Lino tiles but Parquet flooring as well. If the screed is in good condition below … I would prime/seal the floor or overlay with a 6mm backer board and go ahead with the Tiling. Or … put down an anti crack Matt …. You could...
  10. GAZ5518

    HELP! External Grout

    Just use their “MicroMax2“ .. suitable for exterior installations… and easy to use on walls and floors…
  11. GAZ5518

    Where to start with a straight herringbone pattern

    is this the look that you want to achieve? if so center wall….. working from top line down…. Turning pattern in corners…. Hope that makes sense G.
  13. GAZ5518

    Advice please

    Multi tool .. cut sill back to suit… jobs a gooden..
  14. GAZ5518

    Help with cracked grout on new tiled floor

    Unfortunately I think it’s all been covered in the various feedback comments once upon a time Tiling straight on ply was acceptable ... but alas no more . Anti-fracture matting should have been installed. If the Tiles are stuck well .. you could try and rake out / regrout using a flexi...
  15. GAZ5518

    L Shaped Tiles Cracking

    Pictures 1 and 2 are a bit of a give away.. ...Movement.. the most common cause. I can see the hairline in pic 2 Personally I would have put down an anti crack Matt which would have solved that problem
  17. GAZ5518

    Bad Tiling

    Not really acceptable... not unreasonable for you to insist that he/she rectifies it.
  18. GAZ5518

    Help with laying 600x600 porcelain floor tiles

    If they are still wet then they will come up and clean off easily... clean back the timber floor ....SBR it...... overlay with an anti fracture matting ( sticking it down with the same adhesive ),,, then re-tile using an S2 adhesive ( more flexibility than S1).... Being as your floor has been...
  19. GAZ5518

    Dark grout, white sealant

    Simple answer... Remove white silicon and redo with black... job done 👍
  21. GAZ5518

    Bad Tiling Job?

    Best way forward is get a Local reputable Tiler to make a report with a view of him rectifying ...Then an LBA ( Letter before action).. if he fails to respond go for a CCJ against him .. normally works !! But within those letters you need to outline what you want by way of settlement be it...
  22. GAZ5518

    Concerns about patio tile job - opinions Re professional job

    Oh dear...Unfortunately no way to rectify that other than all up and start again .. The “Manhole” cover looks appalling.. (apart from the fact you’d never get it up) Be firm and tell him so!
  23. GAZ5518

    Seems like rushed tile job to me or am I too fussy

    It’s your prerogative..you are not happy .. hence you being on here..
  25. GAZ5518

    Seems like rushed tile job to me or am I too fussy

    Unfortunately poor quality work Grout and silicon will help mask it .. but will never take the issue away from your mind! You will always be unhappy with it ... best to rectify now.
  26. GAZ5518

    Tiling Rates Per Square Meter - How much does tiling cost?

    On average £50 m2 inc is where I am.. But usually most of the work I take on is either bitty or needs prep/straightening up... so looking at £250+ day rate.. There again every job is different so do price accordingly.. for example if it’s a Small 2m splashback .. would have to charge 1/2 day...
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