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  1. T

    Deja vu or been there before!

    12 months after it went up in flames I’ll be back next week to start again! A little workshop garage next door caught fire, gas cylinders went up and 2 houses were completely destroyed. My client had just completed an 18 month restoration of his property and now fortunately he’s in the final...
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    Floor protection for sale guys I've been on a job for a few month's perfect for private jobs

    Floor protection for private jobs covers the carpet brilliant saves any complaints 😉 https://ebay.to/2D3tWp7
  3. Dan

    Been so long since I just asked.....

    .... how the hell are you? lol I've been on the forums day and night for about 8 weeks now. But haven't asked how you guys are much, if at all. So let's do it in one foul swoop. :D HOW THE HELL ARE YOU GUYS AND GALS?
  4. T

    how you all doing it's been a minute

    long time no speak. What's been happening
  5. M

    Tiling and debonding on anhydrate screed

    Hello I have a gupsum based anhydrate screed it’s been laid for 7 months and The latienced removed. It has wet UFH already commissioned a few months ago. First question Do I have to install a debonding mat? Secondly. I will use the anhyfix adhesive but will need to do a wet room is there a...
  6. M

    How to tell if dot and dab method has been used?

    Hi All. We have recently undertaken a major house project which included installation of under floor heating throughout the ground floor. An incident last week revealed unexpected weaknesses in the kitchen floor which we have now found out (from our builder) is down to the method (dot and dab)...
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    Want advice as having new bathroom fitted and I'm not happy with how the tiles have been done.

    Hi all. Just wants some professional opinions please as having a new bathroom fitted and this is how the tiles have been done.
  8. Wishiwasatoptiler

    Preparation Do you think these should've been sealed before grouting?

    Hi peeps Fixing vitra traffic polished porcelain. See pick. The box says it has a protective layer that shoulb be removed after grouting. Not before. I was planni g to seal before grouting. Thoughts.
  9. O

    More boring pictures of what I’ve been up to lately.

    So over last few weeks I along with @Mark Frost have been on a project that @jonnyc had invited me on to. A new build in leafy Surrey, consisting of two extraordinarily large ensuites, his and hers, a downstairs cloak and a pool room bathroom to be done in a few weeks time. All in Flaviker 2.4...
  10. M

    Wet wall been skimmed day before

    Never came across of doing it.but recently had to tile a shower but it just been skimmed the day before and was still wet specialy in the shower area was realy wet. Decided to leave it to dry as didnt wana take any chances.as if not dry all the moisture comes true the grout or adesive might not...
  11. Dan

    Tradesmen / Companies / Tilers that have been ripped off by Carillion

    Carillion appear to have left a lot of tradesmen empty handed. Do we have any on here? What are your thoughts on this?
  12. O

    Being honest, has never been so funny.

  13. M

    Is waterproofing necessary on a brick wall that has been plastered?

    Hi We have a shower mounted above a bath. If the shower head is accidentally knocked so the spray is directed onto the tiles rather than into the bath, water penetrates behind the cracked grout and/or silicon seal. If the shower runs for some time water will run behind the tiles and drips from...
  14. T

    Funniest questions you've been asked by customers

    People say "Its only easy if you know the answer", or "if you have to ask, its not a stupid question". But surely a line has to be drawn somewhere. On our ebay site we had a customer message in saying : "I really like the Vesuvius Porcelain Wall tiles, but how are the fixed to the wall? Is...
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    Old Terracotta Tiles that have been painted - how can I remove paint and restore?

    I've bought a house in France (I can hear the groans!) quaint old place with loads of original terracotta tiles that have been "enhanced" with red paint. I'd love to get the tiles back to their original condition. So - how do I remove the paint and what is the best way of sealing them after...
  16. S

    Hi, Logged back in, not been on for a while,

    Hi Folks, 1st time I've been on for a while. Hope everyone is well & are keeping busy?
  17. A

    Can I use hardwall as a backing to tile onto. I've been told by many u can and u can't. Many thanks

    Can I use hardwall as a backing to tile onto. I've been told by many u can and u can't. Many thanks
  18. Dan

    Been caught speeding? Want to check?

    Check if you have been caught speeding - http://speedingcheck.co.uk/ Enter your reg and see if you're expecting a letter!
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    chuffed I've been nominated

    Hi all, I done a job a few weeks back and the customer was so happy that they nominated me for tradesman of the year on mybuilder. I am one of 12 that have been nominated. The tradesman with most votes will be shortlisted to win a prize. Please could everyone take a minute and click on link and...
  20. S

    I think I've been very stupid

    Dear Tiling forum, I hope you can help - I'm one of those blokes who decides to completely renovate a house with not an enormous amount of experience...although I've done 4 now so I should really know better. I've bought some calibrated limestone flags, 22mm thick, 600mm x free length. Some to...

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