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Hi all. Having a few problems tiling for my first time. Main things..... I am using Flexible tepid set tile adhesive called Pro Rapid Rs. When I mix to manufacturers specifications I find it too thin and just collapses into the groves made by the trowel when laying it. Any one else experienced...

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...

Hello, I’ve got a job with 300x160 split face slate, thickness ranges from 15mm to 25mm on the tile. Any advice on how to attack the external corners? I was thinking of purchasing a wet cutter for a mitre but having played around on a small cutter I’m still not satisfied that it’s going to look...

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...

Hi everyone , been out of the trade for a while and started back up in business again .

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Hi, We are in the middle of having our bathroom tiled and we are worried about how the tiler is going about cutting around pipes / taps. Would you say these cuts show in the photos are acceptable? Appreciate the help. Thanks

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I am in need of a pack of a cream/beige tile that I purchased from 'Topps Tiles' approx 10-12 years ago which is now a discontinued line (Please see attached photo). They measure 445mm x 315mm; have a slight bevelled edge to them and have 'A & M' embossed on the rear of the tile Any assistance...

Hi guys I have a question about tiling large 800x800 tiles on floor and walls in a bathroom with a walkin shower. I'm thinking it would be easier to tile the floor first and cover them with protective foil. And then cut the first row of tiles to a laser line level starting from the floor up. The...

Looking for a tiler/bathroom/wet room installer who can do local authority disability conversion work in Gatwick/West Sussex area. This particular job is a straight swap of bath for enclosed shower with steam (needs tanking), swap WC for Grohe Sensia electric bidet/WC, swap basin for suspended...

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...

Doing large bathroom with Gazzini porceline 12" x24", having trouble cutting this tile. Long and short ways. Using Rubi Viper 10" on two different saws. Blade seems to bend when cutting . Never had trouble cutting porceline tile. Thanks Ron

Good evening all, I have purchased the tiles in the following link from B&Q, for my bathroom refurbishment. Elegance marble White Gloss Marble effect Ceramic Wall tile, Pack of 7, (L)600mm (W)200mm | DIY at B&Q -...

Good evening all, I have purchased the tiles in the following link from B&Q, for my bathroom refurbishment. Elegance marble White Gloss Marble effect Ceramic Wall tile, Pack of 7, (L)600mm (W)200mm | DIY at B&Q -...

e bathroom in preparing the surface area and removing the existing tiles that are in situ and retiling the area. Including the existing bath panel. The approx. wall sqm is 27 and floor area is 4.5 sqm in a 30x60 tile porcelain tile as existing. Layout of tile to be confirmed most likely...

Hi everyone I'm having my bathroom redone and they've been here today tiling the walls. I'm a little concerned that the job they've done isn't great with a change in the gap/alignment of the tiles. I've attached some examples of what I mean. I was wondering if I could get a second opinion and...

Hello, First post here. About to embark on a bathroom refit. Pretty confident but have a question about our contrete floor in our downstairs bathroom. I’m replacing some quick step laminate and applying tiles. The concrete floor is flat, but in a couple of areas (that used to be hidden by a...

Using 30x60 tiles, window off centre. I was thinking using centre of window as centre line. Any help would be appreciated. Cheers.

Should I prime bare plaster in the bathroom with SBR before tiling? I've heard it will help with the water resistance and help the tile adhesion. The tile sizes are 600x300. Any help would be appreciated, Cheers Brian.