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    Large format tile adhesive advice

    Hi all, I was wondering if some of the experienced persons could give me some adhesive and prep advice for large format tiles Tiles are Colorker Kawaii stone collection 1000mm x 316mm x 9.7mm (or 10.4mm) ceramic tiles.(Approx 18.25Kg/m2) I am intending tiling onto : 1 - Shower walls-...
  2. M

    limestone colour advice

    Hello We had limestone tiles installed and,at the time, the tiler said he had run out but not to worry he had some spare in his van. The two tiles he put in are noticeably different (darker) than the rest. Last week we had a damp mat on the tiles next to it and when we moved the mat the tiles...
  3. M

    Advice on How To Prepare Sub Floor

    Hello all, I am planning on tiling my bathroom floor, I removed the old tiles myself which were very poorly laid to say the least. Once I got the 4mm plywood they had over boarded with, the floor boards were in a right state so I decided to replace them with new ones. After doing some...
  5. D

    Limestone expansion joint advice

    Limestone Expansion Joints I was wondering if some of you experts could offer some advice. I have had a limestone floor laid recently on flexible adhesive. The tiles are various lengths and are 600mm wide and 30 mm thick laid on a bed of 10mm thick flexible adhesive. The tiles abut the walls...
  6. T

    First time tiling with marble. Advice please

    Hello It's Hugo here. I did have an account on here before but can't seem to find it, so I have re registered. It will the first time tiling with marble. The customer is looking at 600x600 on the floor and 600 x 300 on the walls. There is a load of prep work to do first I know and I'll be...
  7. K

    Advice needed please

    Just over a year ago I paid a tiler a lot of money to tile my kitchen floor. The tiles were zelve from Topps Tiles and were also expensive. Two of the tiles broke when I dropped something on them. I have had a different tiler come in today to replace one of the broken tiles and he has said the...
  9. D

    Board fixing advice please

    Hi Everyone Removed the plasterboard from a wall to re-board ready to tile. What I have found is that all the walls are battened with 50x25mm battens spaced every 400mm There is also insulation between. Now will 12mm no more ply be okay to glue and fix onto these 25mm thick battens? Or should...
  10. J

    Advice please.

    afternoon all. so I have just purchased a new wet tabletop tile saw (porter cable) but its from the USA, and I wondered if anybody could point me in right direction for correct plug adapter, 3 prong plug, 6.5 amp, 120volts. many thanks
  11. J

    Advice please

    how have small tiling job. 2 rows , brickbond pattern but have part of the wood window seal in the way... cut round? or cut the seal in line with edge of sink so no cuts?.
  13. J

    advice please

    What's your tiling question? Pictures can be added.
  14. T

    General advice on adhesive and grout

    Thank you for looking. I am about to tile the floors and walls of a small bathroom. I am using 450mm x 450mm ceramic tiles. The floor will have a heat mat on hardiebacker. I know I need a flexible adhesive, the choice is bewildering. Can anybody give advice onto the best make, Bal rapid fibre...
  15. J

    Wood effect tiling advice

    Having a look at some of those wood effect porcelain tiles. Ideally engineered wood would have been handy but it’s not practical in a kitchen. Some places are over £100/sqm others are 30/sqm. So what really is the difference? For domestic use especially.
  17. N

    Advice on tile layout

    Good day everyone. First time listener, first time caller. I've been tasked with tiling an odd-shaped front entryway, and I need a little advice on tile direction. Please take a look at this photo and share your thoughts on whether or not to use the A line or B line. I think the B-line gives a...
  18. D

    Newbie after advice

    Hi guys, new to the forum and after some advice if possible. Without boring you with my life story I am mid 30’s and have worked the same job (cnc machinist) since leaving school and am looking for a change in career. My current shift pattern allows me alot of time of and I have realised that if...
  19. J

    laser level advice

    Morning all, just wondered if anybody to could point me in right direction, I'm in the market to purchase a crosshead laser but I don't want to spend loads. maybe a good starter laser would be nice? but any tips, could properly go between £100-£200 for now. many thanks
  21. M

    1st time tiling floor advice

    Hi iv done few small tile jobs on walls 1st time tiling a floor about 33 yards, im going to be using 450x450 8mm thick ceramic tiles just have few questions, what size notched trowel should i use? can i use 1.5mm spacer? is a washboy worth buying? Thanks
  22. B

    Advice on tiling over tiles

    We’re currently having our bathrooms fully redone including stripping back, boarding, tiling, suite etc. The works have been instructed through one company, who have sub-contracted out the tiling works. Today we’ve had the tiler confirm he’s finished, however I haven’t been happy with the...
  23. K

    Advice on herringbone pattern across old kitchen timber floor and new concrete extension floor

    Hi, We have a kitchen extension currently under way, the kitchen floor is timber and extension is concrete. Total area 50sqm We hoped to place a herringbone pattern in wood effect tiles - size- 15x90. 6mm thick. We are aware of the need for an expansion joint between the two substrates to help...
  25. A

    Brick acid advice

    Can anyone recommend the best brick acid to use to remove efflorescence and stain8ng on exterior porcelain patio paving tiles?
  26. Wraiththe

    Backsplash layout question: three mockups. Advice please.

    HI, Walls are prepped, have the right materials and tools, but still debating the layout on edges. There are three groups of mockups for the tile layouts at the cabinet ends below. I would really appreciate some input for which method is advisable and why? Most look good to me. I feel the...
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