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    New build bathroom floor

    Looking to get a bit of advice, tried searching through forums but there was no definitive answer. What's the overall consensus on tiling a newbuild bathroom floor? I am moving in next month which has Caberfloor P5 chipboard installed and wall tiles on one wall. ( attached picture if that...
  2. A

    General Advice Please

    Hi everyone, I'm getting towards the end of a major renovation that has taken 4+ years so don't want to make a mistake with the tiling that will be throughout the entire property. 300sqm on the floors. I've also got a couple of guys that are going to do the work, who have done lots of tiling...
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    Help! Is this tiling acceptable?

    Hi all, Looking for some advice as I’m really concerned about the quality of work in our bathroom :(. We were starting to worry as there are some uneven cuts and large gaps between the tiles/messy grout but were assured it would be tidied up. He has started to mastic the edges and I have raised...
  5. D

    Floor tiling advice

    Good afternoon, I wanted to ask some advice of some professionals regarding some floor tiling I’ve had done. I’m not a tiler but to my eye it seems off. firstly my walls aren’t straight so it was going to be a challenging job though I’m not sure whether this is acceptable? The grouting is...
  6. N

    tiling advice needed

    Hi folks, im a bricklayer/plasterer trade and doing a job for a relative. its these tiles https://www.diy.com/departments/splitface-oyster-matt-natural-stone-wall-tile-pack-of-8-l-360mm-w-100mm/5060122391375_BQ.prd?fbclid=IwAR2nioqclQDHjKtIn0CFLEMGrtuRjKWOB5R7HoTEOzfUUnVLBBep6rj7Ua0 they are...
  7. Dighty

    Advice on bathroom floor partial retile

    Hello, am new here, I’m a homeowner looking for advice on fixing what appears to be a botched bathroom refit approx 3 years ago (single contractor did the lot singlehandedly, walls & floor retiled and new suite) with multiple issues. Issues became apparent with crumbling grout, I didn’t...
  9. J K Tiling Cornwall

    Advice needed, floor sinking.

    I have a customer who has an original tiled Victorian hallway. In geometric quarry tiles. There is a section that has recently dropped and flexes when walked on. The two rooms that run next to the hallway have suspended timber floors. The section that has sunk sounds and feels like it could be...
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    Tiler - Poor Job or?

    Hi, I’m just after some advice from you professionals if you can help? Ive recently hired a tiler to do some tiling in the kitchen, mid-wall tiles and the floor. It’s only a small kitchen and the quote was £300. Id just like your help and feedback on how the tiler has done. I’m by far, no...
  11. M

    advice on cleaning adhesive from nonslip tiles

    Hi I laid some non slip porcelain paving in my garden on a concrete bed with dunlop cf-03 tile adhesive. Unfortunately I got some of the adhesive on the surface of the tiles and let it set. Any advice on how to remove these marks? I have tried: Scraping of as much as I can Using an alkali...
  13. M

    Best subfloor advice

    My client is wanting a loft floor tiled with 600x600 polished porcelain tiles. Hes building a new frame for the whole floor (40m2). Hes wanting to put 18mm ply on top for me to tile onto. I'm trying to advise him to use backer boards.....but it seems the client knows best😁 Usually I would walk...
  14. T

    Advice on tile type

    Hi can some advise on these tiles please. It says wall tile but I was wondering if they could be laid on a concrete floor. They are 1400 8mm ceramic Cheers...
  15. R

    Ceramic tile thinset advice

    Have built new custom 4x4 shower and will be placing 4" porcelain floor tiles. Regrettably drain depth was set a bit high in pan that cannot be adjusted and now requires 8 place thinset to 1/4" to ensure drainage. Most or many commentators agree thinset should not exceed 3/16". Have any here...
  17. Chille

    Floor tiling puzzle - advice needed

    Not sure if you can provide some simple guidance here. Our kitchen extension project has hit a roadblock with this tiling issue. The tiler followed the lines of the existing floor tiles which unfortunately were a few degrees out lining up with the walls. The patio doors are straight however the...
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    Wet room leak - Advice?

    We've had a wet room installed upstairs using the Impey wet room system (see attached). The issue seems that water is appearing between the tanking and the tiles right next to the bathroom door. The plumber has returned several times and tried applying more Silicon inside the shower screen and...
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    Waterproofing Bathroom Advice

    Hi, I am in the processing of redoing my bathroom and I am really confused as the the waterproofing methods! I have newly plastered sand cement on the walls with a shower over bath. A) For waterproofing the walls: - should I tank with Mapegum (liquid membrane) or Mapeguard WP200 (membrane...
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