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  1. H

    Subfloor build up advice for tile

    If starting from joists, what subfloor would you use these days? 18mm Ply first and then a 6mm backer board layer? (correct thicknesses?). Plan is to tile floor with porcelain tile 20x20cm, electric heating mat under. Thanks.
  2. H

    Subfloor layer advice

    If starting from joists, what subfloor would you use these days? Ply first and then a backer board layer? (what thicknesses). Plan is to tile floor with porcelain tile 20x20cm, electric heating mat under. Thanks.
  3. C

    Please give advice to a Newbie!!

    Hi to everyone on here as im new to the forum. After tiling on major house building new build sites for the last 7 years ive fallen back into more domestic work and out of the loop where prices are concerned. I’ve been asked to tile a bathroom and Ensuite in hexagon tiles 200x240 on the walls...
  5. J

    Trim advice on splashback

    I'm after some advice on what type of trim would look best. I'm installing these Onda Atlantic 5cm x 25cm | Wall & Floor Tiles | Fired Earth Tiles - https://www.firedearth.com/onda-atlantic-5cm-x-25cm as a kitchen splashback in a brick bond pattern, they have slightly softened edges and an...
  6. B

    Limestone sealing advice

    Hi, Hoping someone can advise please. Recently had some limestone floor tiles laid and as instructed this morning I cleaned them with a stone cleaner and this evening was going to seal before it’s grouted. Tiles still look damp and wondering if I should leave the sealing? Eager to get the seal...
  7. J

    Advice on tiling trim

    Hi, I have had some tiling done and wanted advice on the tile trim as there is quite a large lip Tiler states this is how it should be to hide the tile edge but I was under the impression the trim should be flush. TIA for advice
  9. F

    Setting Out Experienced DIYer seeks advice on large room tiling

    Dear Tilers, my husband has done a lot of tiling, but would really like your advice please. He will soon lay 600 x 600 tiles onto anhydrite screed in a room measuring 7.25 metres by 6.5 metres. He has laser equipment for set out (including right angles). 1. The anhydrite screed has been down for...
  10. B

    Travertine tile grouting advice.

    Hi all. After living in my property for over 7 years I've recently discovered the type of tile used in the whole of the downstairs, it's a Travertine tile. I've always had trouble keeping them clean, plus the pitted nature of the tile makes it near impossible to clean properly. After some...
  11. H

    Advice on Tiling work that has been done please.

    Good afternoon, I am after some opinions on some recent tiling work I have had done, there are a few aspects of the work that I am not happy with. Firstly, the wall tiles that have been used are ceramic and where they have been cut, this has caused splinters, which look like the glaze has been...
  13. S

    Refit Shower Enclosure Silicon Sealant Advice

    Hi All, we have recently had a new shower enclosure fitted and wanted to check whether the inside vertical profiles should be Silicon sealed as a "belt and braces" approach to prevent leaks? The instructions only state to do the outside and the bottom of the door only: The fitter has stated...
  14. R

    Shower former advice

    Hi everyone, new member here looking for some advice. I’m looking for a shower former for a loft conversion wetroom. It has to sit on joists, has a width restriction of 800mm, and needs an off-centre drain. There is a girder running beneath that would obstruct a centre drain. I was looking at...
  15. O

    Advice on work being done please

    Hi, My tiler has just left and apart from him chatting to me about his life story for majority of the day I have just checked some of the tiles with my straight edge and it is not flat on a few of them. I usually do work myself, I am not a professional but really take my time getting it right...
  17. N

    Advice renovating a pool

    I’m going to be renovating a pool in Spain soon, hacking off and renewing the waterline tiles and replacing missing loose mosaic tiles where needed. All though I’m a tiler I haven’t done this sort of work before so I would be grateful for any advice as to what adhesives and grout to go for and...
  18. IHTRIQ

    Advice regarding backer board installation

    Hi Everyone, I have recently started the task of renovating the bathroom in my flat and am at the stage where I will be installing tile backer boards. In the end I went for a foam board kit made by abacus elements as they have positive reviews and it seems to be a pretty comprehensive...
  19. Aethelweard

    Please help. Bathroom wall tiling preparation advice. 30s house.

    Dear Tilers Hi all, I've just joined the forum. I am renovating my 30s semi. I am a diyer and I have just removed some original tiles from a 1932 bathroom in my house. They were in bad condition and cracked so had to go sadly. Thing is, I want to retile, probably porcelain. Underneath the tiles...
  21. N

    Hardibacker advice onto chipboard floor

    Hi guys. Been out of the tiling game for some years and just about to tile kitchen and hall in 60*60 porcelain. Tiling over a chipboard floor and laying 6mm hardibacker first. My question is, is it essential to need the hardibacker onto adhesive then screw down or can you just screw the boards...
  22. M

    Advice on tiling work carried out - raised patio

    Hello, as a novice, I need some advice. Our landscapers have been doing a fantastic job so far with our back garden. We’ve come home today to the first tiles being laid on the raised patio they created. We had discussed the patio size, and agreed the rough size of the final patio to allow for...
  23. korkowa135

    Issues with Grout - Patio

    I had a new porcelain patio installed several months ago, and we have been struggling ever since the tiles were first laid down, with a recurring discolouration issue regarding the grout that's been used. The grout is Fugabella. In short, the grout looks patchy, dark and wet even when the rest...
  25. korkowa135

    Advice: Possible Fugabella product issue?

    Home owner here based in Surrey with a new Porcelain tiled patio. I need some advice about some grout discolouration. I had a new patio installed several months ago, and we have been struggling ever since the tiles were first laid down, with a recurring discolouration issue regarding the...
  26. F

    First time tiler advice

    Hello. First time tiler looking for some advice. Doing a bathroom reno and had a professional tiler booked in to tie in with plumber, but we will sadly not have the room prepped for new tiles in time to meet the tilers scheduling window…so due to not wanting to be without a bathroom for any...
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