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hi everyone i could do with a bit of advice.i am not a tiler but have done tiling before.i am tiling a bathroom floor for a relative in a 10 year old new build.normally i would replace the chipboard with ply.but this house has i joist system like the one in photo.i dont want to cut up the...

Anyone experienced static build up in their arm from spreading adhesive over uncoupling membrane? Happened last week to me when it was hot laying durabase membrane... the steel spreader on the nylon matting created static. Kept me awake I suppose laying 100 meters of the stuff

Hi all, I'm new to the forum and after your advice and collective knowledge please? I am in the process of scoping out a house extension to include a new bathroom with a walk-in shower, plus a wet room ensuite. We have designs and plans but as it's not been built yet or items ordered we have...

New contracts won in Warwickshire, Worcestershire, West Midlands, East Midlands !! -ALL new build houses with good tiling spec Good quality fixers wanted to fulfil this and other new build housing sites we have on the go already in the midlands Own tools, transport, CSCS card essential Good...

Hi all First post on here as need some advice. We are building a house and have got to the point where the floors need tiling. The floor is a sand and cement screed that was NOT poured. It has been in the house since August. The screed contains water based UFH which has not yet been turned on...

I will be doing full bathroom renovation, and the plan is to build a walk in shower due to the layout of the bathroom to give more open space and I don't want any nasty plastic stuff in my home so want to build something nice from scratch. I have changed few toilets/sinks in past where I have...

Hi We need 2 x tilers for a new build hotel in Ealing, London starting asap. All bathrooms are fully tiled as well as around 350m2 to the reception and back of house areas. Must have CSCS cards. Please get in touch for more info Thanks Craig

Whats the best wetroom system on the market. I've looked at a few and the easiest seems to be the wedi system. Any other suggestions. Also where's the best place to buy?

Looking for a good tiler in my area - self-build house in N Cornwall (1 hour's drive from Exeter) Needed now - 2 bathroom floors - 10.5 sq m total. Then looking for prices on tiling 2 x showers next. Also quote for tiling whole of ground floor - 70-75 sq m. Let me know if you're interested...

Hi all, Just joined up to get some advice and make sure I've got it all right. I'm now in the process of changing to a wetroom, just waiting for the plasterer to finish before I dig up the concrete floor to position the drains and fit a gully for the wet area of the room. I plan to then re...

Fixers required for new build housing developments within The Midlands We have various new housing contracts coming up over the next few months within Warwickshire, West Midlands, Worcestershire, Leicestershire, staffordshire area.. Builders include Cala Homes, Crest Nicholson, Spitfire Homes...

Bit more specific than the normal posts! We have got a large new build been dumped on our laps in Nottingham, circa 600m2 of wall tiling Would be looking for a gang to jump on this, I am led to believe it's all ready!!! Give me a shout if you are interested!

Hi all, Am looking for a tiler to tile approx 70 sq m in total for a new build house in New Malden, KT3. Have attached floorplans of the property which have room dimensions on them (floor to ceiling height approx 2.45m) The details are: -First floor bathroom fully tiled walls and floor...

I went down to price up a floor tiling job on a new build....I was shocked as to how many cracks there were on the whole of the ground floor. Due to settlement I know..I'm guessing the chances of the cracks coming through the tiles are quite high...600x600 porcelainosa....what would you guys say...

Come visit 365-Drills at the Birminhgam NEC Build Show The whole PORSADRILL tile drilling range will be on show to installers tilers and plumbers. Best event of the year.

We have a single new build property ready for tiling. The job comprises 620m2 in total. Porcelain floor tiles throughout on the floor with stair treads pre-cut. 15-20m2 of glass mosaics on walls. 250 m2 of Limestone strips to be fitted external. Floors are level. We are looking for a team...

We have a large scheme starting very quickly in Bicester. There is wall and floor tiling to be completed, and we will be looking to throw a few men on the job. If you are near this area, or think it is within reach, please give me a shout ASAP We have got a fair few lads working for us who...

Hi Guys just some information i need I'm doing a small housing project for a builder it consists of 12 houses i put a price of 25 sqm2 that includes adhesive and 20 per metre for the tiles which cost me 14 per metre Shall i charge for trim separate and grout or would that be in with the 25...

hi i have been tiling for a good 4 years now but not to my full potential i have built up a portfolio and done a few jobs now i want to go at it full time whats the best way to gain work i have been doing most my work through word of mouth but i need it to be more constant ! best places to try...

We are looking to replace our floorboards (very bendy and have lots of holes) for either 22mm WBP or even marine ply. We have bought some porcelain floor tiles and would like to install under floor heating. Some advice please from those with experience - Which ply would you go for considering...