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    Tiler required for new build project in Scarborough

    1 x Tiler needed for new build house project in Scarborough. Years worth of work in phases for the right person. Must be reliable and a clean worker. Please do not message if you are not a proper tiler and not confident working to a high standard! Good rates and weekly pay. Immediate start...
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    Use two size trowels to build up/flatten?

    I have a valley in the cement and am not willing to use self-levelling. Only maybe around 1/4" off and it's really only one strip of the floor. Seems like using a 1/4 X 3/8 for everywhere but a 1/2 X 1/2 for that line of tiles wouldn't be a bad idea to even things out. Is that a typical practice...
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    Planning a build, advice on trays etc

    Hi guys. Planning my first bathroom build and just got a few questions. Looking for input on shower trays and enclosures. I have been looking at the coram optima 900x900 quadrant. It has formed raised back edges to recess into plasterboarfd and help with preventing leaks. Are these trays and...
  4. Adam18Spring

    Full Wetroom Build Thread - Start to finish

    Hi all In a kind of 'Payment' for all the advice i have got from here i have decided to do a build thread for my wet room, it may help someone in the future it may not but here it goes! Room size is 1.8M x 2.2M, at the end of the extension i finished building a last year. I work full time so...
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    Subfloor build up on timber joists.....

    Hi all, After a bit of advice on subfloor build up if those in the know could help out? Am in the process of renovating my bathroom in my Victorian terrace - approx 8m2, floorboards have been lifted for fist fix plumbing (not re fixing as they're in a state) My thoughts on subfloor for...
    • 117ws
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    • build canada floor floor tiling joists subfloor timber
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    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
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    Floor build up for tiling

    Current plan for floor is 18mm chipboard + 6mm nmp, then 6mm insulation board + durabase Matt with Electra heating cable before tiling with flexible ad. Insulation board and Matt to be installed with flexible adhesive. No screed over cable. Question, is it worth sticking with the insulation...
    • Dave Dux
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    • build canada floor floor tiling tiling
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  7. C

    Purchased new build last year, tiles have gone yellowHelp with tiles

    hi all I’m not a tiler! Just a poor sucker who purchased a new build last year! My tiles seem to be turning yellow, especially around the grout. Just wondering if someone can please advise how I can go about either cleaning this off (as it does wipe off)? I’ve attached photos.. and no, we...
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    More New house build sites won = More quality fixers needed

    Hi We have numerous on going new build housing contracts along with picking up more developments from existing builders and being asked to take on more where we can Builders include Bloor Homes, Redrow Homes, Crest Nicholson, CALA Homes, Cameron Homes, Spitfire, Hayfield Homes along with...
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    East Sussex, ensuite Wet room build and tiling

    Hello, i am looking for somebody who can not only tile the room but can do the whole installation including: fitting the waste outflow (concrete floor) boarding the 2x stud walls tanking the shower area tiling the whole room (floor and walls) fit shower enclosure Would like survey and to discuss
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    Finishing stages of self build.... Question on anti crack options and Adhesive

    Hi Guys, first of all thanks for the wealth of info on here. I have tried searching to find answers of which I found some but not conclusive As the Tile suggests , just in final stages of completing my self build forever home and have a few questions on the tiling of the downstairs...
  11. Adam18Spring

    *UPDATED* Wet Room Project Build Thread!

    Hi all In a kind of 'Payment' for all the advice i have got from here i have decided to do a build thread for my wet room, it may help someone in the future it may not but here it goes! Room size is 1.8M x 2.2M, at the end of the extension i finished building a last year. I work full time so...
  12. K

    How to build floor level above underfloor Heating?

    Good Evening folks. I have an underfloor heating question which im hoping someone can shed some light on. Basically we have bought an apartment that has water underfloor heating. The living room and hall have floorboards in there currently that are 1inch thick and sit above the heating system...
    • Kel
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    • build floor floor tiling heating how level underfloor underfloor heating
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Tiling on Underfloor Heating
  13. J

    HAMPSHIRE - Seeking Tilers for New Build Housing Sites

    I am seeking experienced and reliable tilers for ongoing work in Hampshire, including Basingstoke and Southampton. All work is on new build housing, with all materials supplied. Requirements: Own tools and transport CSCS card Payment by invoice on a fortnightly basis. Individuals and gangs...
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    Build Work - Cracked tiles Help Please !

    We have had a single story extension done to our house which has left a 40M2 kitchen area which we have tiled. The problem is that the tiles and grout have cracked in line with the wooden joists which are under the floor. In terms of the build my understanding is the following: - Wooden...
    • DAK
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    • build crack cracked cracking debonding help job jobs please tile tiles tiling jobs tiling work work
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: General Off-topic Chat
  15. J

    Bathroom tiles lifting in new build extension

    Hi I hope someone can offer advice please. We had a large 2 storey extension on the side of our house 18 months ago. One of the new rooms created is an upstairs bathroom. We had a tiler tile the walls and floors. It looked fantastic but over time grout started to come out of some of the tiles...
    • John Corbett
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    • bathroom bathroom tiles build canada debonding lifting new build tile tiles
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Best Bathroom Tiles
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    New Build Factory 500m2

    Fixers required for new build factory development just outside Birmingham, Bathrooms are full height walls & floors with minimal cutting. Reception floor and canteens. Fixers need to be CIS registered, hold up to date CSCS card, own tool and vehicle, and have previous experience in working on...
  17. judge

    Diy sos swansea build

    Getting excited now.I'm off to diy sos in Swansea on Monday to join the team and meet loads of people helping out on a new project.anyone on here going along ?
    • judge
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    • bathroom build diy do it yourself floor kitchen sos walls and floor
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: General Off-topic Chat
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    SW4 - new build - tiler required

    Hi All, Require an experienced tiler at short notice to tile the following: - Family size bathroom - Ensuite loft bathroom - WC House recently renovated, just require someone to tile only, all surfaces will be ready to just come along and tile! Designs available for interested tilers -...
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    New build housing sites; M4 corridor and South Coast

    I am seeking experienced wall and floor tilers for new build housing sites, particularly in the Reading and Southampton areas. CSCS card, own tools and transport are essential. Work is plentiful and we can offer an immediate start.
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    Black crust build up in sigma max handle .

    Sometimes when going to use my sigma cutters the handle doesn't run smoothly and on removing it is find there is a black scale build up on the inside of handle . Questions. Is their something I should be doing to prevent this happening . ( I do spray the bar with Silicon spray to clean it but...
    • Dumbo
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    • black build cutter sigma sigma cutter tile cutter
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Tiling Tools
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