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    Looking for 'GERMAN BLOCK' tile

    Hello, I'm a London based architect and looking to source a wall tile called German Block or German Blockwork - that's all I really know about it - with the dimensions being 400mm x 100mm. I think it has a grey finish, not sure if this varies. If anyone has come across it before / knows where...
    • smb2011
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    • block looking tile usa
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Tiling Forum
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    Tiling a butcher's block

    Hi there Wondered if you could help. I know that wood is a nightmare and wondered if tiling directly onto a butcher's block using a good primer, flexi adhesive and admix/flexi grout is sufficient or whether another substrate - plywood?/roof felt/metal lath? has to be put ontop of the wood to...
    • samwich
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    • block tiling usa
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: UK Tiling Forum
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    Non-load bearing cinder block walls?

    Looked at a bathroom yesterday where the partition walls have been constructed from a "cinder" type block, resting on the floorboards. The walls are non-load bearing and have been plastered! I am looking to overboard the walls with Wedi before tiling, anyone had experience of this construction...
    • grumpygrouter
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    • block usa wall walls
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Tiling Forum
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    tanking concrete block walls

    hi all new to this forum, fantastic info on here so here goes my first post. just undertaking a wetroom for a client, a walk in area 1800 long x 800 wide, ceiling mounted shower head, floor is block & beam & walls concrete block (very level but porous). they have purchased a 1800 x 800 tray...
    • alex1966
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    • block concrete tank tanking usa wall walls waterproofing wetroom
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: UK Tiling Forum
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    New dude on the block!

    Hi everyone how you all doing, i have been tiling on and off for two years now and i have just completed 38 bathrooms in flats. I am now looking for work in the south east england so if anyone has got any they want to throw my way then me and my colleage will be more than happy to look into...
    • Sharpey
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    • block new build usa
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: UK Tiling Forum
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    Fitting slate effect tiles to external concrete block wall

    Hi all, I need to tile a 5-6 block high external wall just need a bit of advice as far as what notched trowel to use etc? addy has come with these rapid set weber. Thanks alot.
    • Rob01
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    • block concrete external fitting slate tile tiles usa wall
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: UK Tiling Forum
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    fixing 1/2 inch hardibacker board to celcon block walls.

    i need to fix hardibacker boards directly to celcon building blocks.i cant stud it out as space is limited in the shower.i was planning to rawplug it to the wall and use stainlesss steel screws.however the wall is slightly out about 1/4 inch overall.i could pack it out ,but are there any methods.
    • stuartavo
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    • block board fixing hardibacker usa wall walls
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: UK Tiling Forum
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    Attaching No More Ply to breeze block wall

    I'm going to be boarding my bathroom with NMP ready for tiling. I've taken the walls back to breeze block but am unsure which adhesive to use. The NMP adhesive seems really expensive so was going to use a 'single part flexi rapid set adhesive' as specified on the NMP website. Does anyone have a...
    • Gross Loydman
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    • block no more ply ply the tile association tta usa wall
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Tiling Forum
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    Ken Block Gymkhana

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TshFWSsrn8
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    I'm experiencing a mental block - help please

    Okay, It's late and I'm still working on quotations :mad2:. I have to price a kitchen / garden room (44sqm total) for 600 x 600 travertine with electric UFH (2 separate thermostats). The garden room will have a new screed so there is an opportunity to leave it 10mm lower than the kitchen...
    • Daz
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    • block help please usa
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: UK Tiling Forum
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    Applying Hardiebacker to Block

    I'm about to put some Hardibacker 500 boards up in my wetroom installation and after browsing the forums I'm still unsure as to how to apply these boards. So far its looking like the dot dab plasterboard solution is a defo no no. But then some people mention to dot & dab and screw fix. I have...
    • Duchard
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    • block hardiebacker usa
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: UK Tiling Forum
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    hi new kid on the block

    hi guys need some advice on bal fast flex!! ...is it ok to use this product with electric underfloor heating??
    • bonditiler
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    • block new build usa
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: UK Tiling Forum
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    New boy on the block.

    Hi all my name is Jamie, a tiler with 23 years experience, have been using the threads for a while to get excellent advice on various subjects but thought it was time i got involved. I live in London and until recently was working on a lot of new build projects along the river Thames, the...
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    Rubi ceramic block.

    Before I butcher this ceramic block, any advice on the best way found to dress a diamond blade please.
    • itstony
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    • block ceramic ceramic tile rubi rubi tile cutter rubi tools tile cutter usa
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: UK Tiling Forum
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    Quansol mitre block

    Ive got one of these and am happy with it but was in Wickes the other day and they are selling something simmilar, has anyone tried one. Lucius
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    beam block floor

    whats best way to tile on to a beam& block floor. have room to stick 20mm insulation to beam block before elelectric mats and porcelain. anyone got better idea
    • jonnyc
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    • block floor usa
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Tiling Forum
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    Type of plaster on breeze block?

    Hi New to this, doing a bathroom refurbishment (not tiled before) I am removing a bath and replacing with a shower enclosure. I have noticed that the wall underneath the bath (original outside wall of house) is bare breeze block - what do I need to put on this to enable me to tile onto it...
    • prc1963
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    • block plaster usa
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: UK Tiling Forum
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    Brick & Block / Concrete Floor - Do I need to tank?

    Hi. First post. Fount the forum whilst searching for cutting tool hire info. I am currently building a new house and have planned a wet room in the main bedroom en-suite. Construction is block work and concrete floors throughout. My question is, do I need to tank? My builder/plasterer and...
    • Ripmaster
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    • block brick concrete floor tank usa
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: UK Tiling Forum
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    Hardiebacker board on breeze block

    I am redoing my bathroom and for the shower cubicle will be putting up Hardiebacker board and then Homelux matting before tiling. My bath will have three walls surrounding it. One of which is a partition wall which already has the bathroom side of the wall removed so will be replaced with...
    • DazJWood
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    • block board hardiebacker usa
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Tiling Forum
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    new boy on the block

    Hello all from curt2444 been recommended to use this forum by my mate diamond tiling :hurray:bit about myself, just opened a tile shop in crewe cheshire and sure members knowledge will give me more insight into technical stuff on the fitting service by yourselves, any insight i might be able...
    • Curt 2444
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    • block new build usa
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: UK Tiling Forum

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