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  1. Z

    Can you date these tiles?

    Dear All, I am just trying to work out if these tiles are original to the building (built 1847) or could they have been installed later. Kind regards. Hugo Ps. Any advice on lifting the paint marks greatly appreciated!
  2. S

    Pictures Looking for a tile

    Please help me find this tile.
  3. L

    Can I prime a floor this weekend and lay tiles 9n it next weekend?

    I just sealed my calcium ****** floor with tilemaster+ primer which requires a 3:1 coat and a following coat of undiluted primer. OK with that but I wonder is it OK to prime this weekend and lay tiles on it next weekend or is that not going to work?
  4. T

    Advice - can this be fixed

    I have had issues with our contractor regarding the quality of his work, however when confronted with the issues around his sloppy grouting his response to was to tell me to keep the outstanding money and find someone else to finish the work! So my main question is can this be fixed? and if so...
  5. Guine Ver

    Can this be mitred? What tool is the best?

    Hi Everyone! I am asking for a professional advise. Can this tile be mitred? What's the best tool to do it with? Thank you.
  6. D

    Tiler damaged my bathtub, what can I do?

    Bathroom/bathtub walls were tiled to the ceiling and a shower screen was fitting. Tiler left with 2 deep dents on the bathtub and one is filled with silicon. He did not mention anything of this after the job and when I found out he would not admit damaging the bathtub and refused to even come...
  7. Zaney1987

    Can anyone recognise this old tile please?

    Total long shot of course but owner needs only one tile for a very exposed position and can’t afford to replace entire floor. Thanks in advance
  8. T

    Can new patio be put over existing base?

    Hi we have just had an old sandstone patio ripped up and a new porcelain one will be put down. The person doing the job has said the existing base will be fine to use. There are a couple bit he will need to level out but aside from that, he will clean the area and relay. I have attached some...
  9. mahdimsa

    Where can I buy a good quality porcelain tile in dubai?

    I need help to buy porcelain tiles in dubai. Please refer me to reputable companies. Thnx
  10. N

    How bad is this tiling job and how can I fix it?

    I'm currently dealing with the contractor from hell who has ruined job after job in my house. The latest installment is the bathroom tiles. The tiler came in and threw the tiles on the wall and floor; no spacers used, different space between every single tile, rough adhesive, squint tiles and...
  11. B

    Can I tile onto this?

    Hi, Can I tile directly onto this? I have taken off the previous tiles and (most) of the adhesive. Can I tile onto this wall? I have read that you should not using pva under any circumstances, but the wall does feel a bit dusty. Any advice greatly appreciated! B
  12. J

    Can I use Hardie backer 6mm to skim upto.

    Hi, I'm currently prepping my new bathroom for plastering before tiling and am unsure about Hardie backer meeting plaster. I have some old brick walls with original plaster on and some new stud walls. The tiles are porcelain so to heavy to fit straight to plaster and they are hexagonal being...
  13. S

    Can you tile on routed water UFH?

    Morning all, I have been given the opportunity to quote for a 110m floor in a chevron pattern. Around 80m of it is screed and the remaining 30m will be on a 12mm cement board, bringing an existing floor together with a new one. The cement board will be going down over 22mm floorboards in 3...
  14. D

    Can I lay STS backer boards over 6mm plywood?

    Hi everyone. DIYer here looking for some advice. Am tiling a bathroom floor and currently there is existing 6mm plywood well screwed into the floorboards. The floor itself (2.2m x 2.3m) is solid and there is no give in it. However, after reading through these forums, I am aware that I...
  15. N

    Can you tile using anti fracture mat direct on floorboards?

    Hi all, new to this forum and looking for advice / reassurance. I'm getting my hallway tiled and it's an old house, built circa 1900. It still has the original floorboards and after getting a few quotes, the tiler who can do the job says I only need to put down anti fracture mats over the...
  16. Doom1912

    Can a pipe be boxed in after tiling?

    Hi, I was left with a half finished bathroom and have had to finish the job myself. The tiling all around the bath was done and the soil pipe in the corner left exposed. There is no room either side of the pipe. How can I box it in over the tiles? I've tried glueing wood on each side of the pipe...
  17. S

    Brick Slip Cladding - Can they be painted?

    Hello fellow tilers, I have a property that has a brick slip cladding by Wetherby - 7mm & 9mm Brick Slips - Wetherby Building Systems Ltd - https://www.wbs-ltd.co.uk/systems-solutions/system-finishes/7mm-9mm-brick-slips/ - in Teracotta Smooth on the outside of the property. Does anyone know if...
  18. A

    Can i use normal set S1 adhesive to install an uncoupling membrane?

    Hi all I will be installing an uncoupling membrane on a 100sqm floor ( concrete ) Which I have now releveled But I was wondering do I have to use a rapid set or can I use normal set S1? Thanks
  19. Dan

    Can you login TilersForums okay since switching ad networks from Google?

    Can you just confirm that you can login okay since I've switched over some of our advertising to an external ad network, please? When I switched over PlumbersForums.net, we had a couple of issues. One being people not being able to login. If you can't login, you should still be able to reply...
  20. L

    Can this be fixed?

    Hi, We've recently had a new kitchen fitted and we feel the tiler has done a poor job. The quality and finish is bad and we feel it has ruined our new kitchen! He has already fixed a few problems but we are finding more every time we look at it. The general finish is rushed, bits have been...

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