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  1. ThomasJamesReid

    Damage to my tiles, can it be fixed?

    Hello, hoping you can offer some advice, We recently had awnings fitted to our balcony, as you can hopefully see from the photos the balcony is tiled with porcelain tiles. To attached the guide wires to the balcony floor, the installers drilled the tiles and then hammered a slightly expanded pin...
  2. LisaB

    Can anyone recommend a decent tiling course

    Morning. I'm new to this whole page & tiling. I'd like to do a tiling course & wondered if you guys have any recommendations? My other half is a plumber so I want to be able to help him out, grow & expand. I'm going to tile our ensuite & see how i get on. He can tile but he doesnt get time &...
    • LisaB
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    • can course decent recommend tiling tiling course
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Tiling Courses
  3. D

    Help. Bad grouting. Can it be fixed?

    Is this a bad grouting job due to; too much water in the grout mix? not enough grout pushed in? Is this bad tiling due to; not measuring before setting? Is the answer to; grout over the existing grout (72 hours later)? pull it down and start again? Do tilers as a matter of course, grout...
  4. S

    Can I afford to tile chimney breast?

    We’ve recently decided we’d like to tile our narrow chimney breast in advance of fitting a wood burner. The recess itself will be lined with some leftover limestone paving slabs I have, but we’d like to tile the rest of the breast in a split face natural stone mosaic if possible. This is...
    • SandsofEss
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    • can canada chimney stone tile
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  5. M

    Can I tile on Lino.?

    Hi got a job coming up on a new build and customer wants me to tile the whole downstairs floor. So it’s a concrete floor.no underfloor heating.but has brand new Lino stuck down! Need advice 1. Do I rip it all up and start fresh? 2 can I tile on top of it? Thanks tilers
  6. Dan

    Can tilers plug their local tile stores that they use please?

    I think this is okay to do. I can't see this upsetting a relationship you have. But by all means if you want to keep your suppliers to yourself, don't do this. That said, if you don't mind doing so, and do want to give your local tile store some acknowledgement (and perhaps one day therefore...
  7. ThomasJamesReid

    Can you tell me if this is a bad job? (with photos)

    Hello, can you please help me decide if this is a bad job. We have two balconies and I'm not massively happy with the workmanship on either one: Problem 1 close to the sliding doors: We have sliding balcony doors and the waterproofing for the balcony goes right up to the door and there is an...
  8. Dan

    Advertise on Tilers Forums; Who can advertise for free, and who needs to contribute to costs

    Use TilersForums.com to Advertise Your Tile-related Company Pretty much all of our services on the forum are free of charge to most companies. View more information below the table. :) Type of Advertising Cost Tiler Adding to Tile Directory Free of charge! Company Support Account Free of...
    • Dan
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    • can forums free tilers uk tiling forum
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Suggestion Box
  9. D

    Can anyone help me find bumpy white 396 x 297 x 7mm tiles?

    Hi everyone. I am a little stuck as to the best way forward on a job I have been asked to do. I have been asked to tile above the existing tiles to the shower area of a bath. I thought it would be simple to find bumpy white tiles 396 x 297 x 7mm, but I cannot find anything like them. I've...
    • Dusty
    • Thread
    • bumpy can canada find a tiler help tile tiles white
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  10. R

    Can you lay hardibacker on top of 9mm ply

    Hi, we are getting our kitchen re-done and having the floor tiled. The previous owner has put 9mm ply down and used a vinyl over the top, however he’s plyed underneath the cabinets. A few tilers have mentioned about using hardie backer but some have suggested ripping out the ply underneath. As...
    • RKyls
    • Thread
    • adhesive can canada hardi backer hardibacker ply plywood top
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  11. M

    Tile edge/biscuit visible after grouting. What can be done?!

    Hello everyone, I'm hoping for some advice and guidance please! I've had three sides of a bath area tiled in 6x25cm tiles by a professional* tiler (*only does tiling). In general the workmanship is good (setting out, no lipping etc.) but after he grouted there are areas where I can see the tile...
  12. Z

    Fitting Shower panels.. can they work with wedi?

    I have a new loft conversion, it has green moisture resitant plasterboard in bathroom. i want to fit shower panels bought from bathstore in shower cubicle it has a MDF core with some waterproof coating. Would there be any benefit to installing wedi board on top of the green moisture plasterboard...
    • zibby
    • Thread
    • backerboard can fitting former job jobs shower shower tray they tiling jobs tiling work wedi wedi board wetroom work
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Tanking and Wetrooms
  13. D

    I'm Looking For This Tile I am searching for tiles

    Can some one help to let me know how and whs in attachment. As you can see from attachment, the tiles come in black and white.
  14. A

    Can i tile over existing wooden floors

    Hi Quick question if I may? Can I tile 60x60 porcelain tiles over existing wooden floors in a takeaway shop the area is around 45sqm. It has had a lot of wear and tear, there's gaps between the boards also Thanks in advance
    • Al1985
    • Thread
    • can canada floor floor tiling floors over tile wooden
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  15. E

    My 1st Job Tiling Virgin wants reassurance after maybe biting off more than be can chew....

    Hello, I'm relatively handy when it comes to DIY, but I have never tried tiling before and I may have come over all ambitious for my first attempt. It feels like I have read and watched a hundred tiling websites and youtube tiling videos, along with speaking to "experts" who have provided...
  16. J

    Can it be fixed or all need to come down?

    Hi everyone. Just need some quick advice about my kitchen wall tiling which was done by 2 tilers and they are thinking they have done a decent job and there might be just few things which can be easily fixed when I feel that it should all be stripped down. I’m going to attach some pictures. All...
    • John86123
    • Thread
    • bad tiling can canada down grouting lippage uneven wall tiling
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  17. P

    Anyone know where I can buy about 6 sqm of 300+200 bumpy white tiles asap thanks in advance

    Anyone know where I can buy some 300+200 bumpy white tiles thanks In advance
  18. C

    Can anyone explain how you tile into a corner

    Can anyone explain how you tile into a corner
    • Corners
    • Thread
    • can canada corner how tile
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  19. E

    Can somebody help me find these tiles please

    Been looking for a while and can’t seem to find them I’m assuming that they have been discontinued.. TIA
  20. K

    Can anyone help me track down these tiles?

    I've attached a pic. They are 15 x 15 quarry tiles. Cream/beige in colour with a brown speckle. I have scoured the internet and can't find them anywhere. They are on a front doorstep. They are also on the doorsteps of just about every council house in the area, but still can't find them Thanks...
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