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    Can you tile over existing ditra??

    Hi all I’m taking up bathroom floor tiles which have been laid on ditra which was put down on top of floorboards. The ditra is proving difficult to get up but seems secure and fixed in most places. Can you retile over The existing ditra ?? If not can you recommend best course of action RE...
  2. H

    Can anyone tell me what type of tile?

    1940’s Dutch colonial house- is this terra cotta tile or something else? Trying to decide if it’s worth trying to clean and save or if we should tear it up. Thanks!
  3. P

    How can i improve my preparation

    Hi Everyone, Plumber by trade but do a lot of bathroom refurbishments, have hired tilers in the past with mixed experiences. I have not been impressed with the last few tilers and have started doing smaller jobs myself and have enjoyed it. I am not sure if i want to do tilling all the time as...
  4. J

    Can anyone recommend a Tiling course?

    hi all, I’m a plumber by trade, but want to learn how to tile for bathroom jobs and making good areas I have to cut into to replace shower valves etc. I’m not looking for a career in tiling but just be of a decent quality I can tile my own jobs. I was wondering if anybody could recommend a...
    • James De
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    • can course recommend recommendation tiling tiling course
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Tiling Courses
  5. Adrian mcc

    Can you resin fill ceramic mitres

    hi all can anyone advise me on is it ok to resin fill mitred ceramic subway if so any tips would be appreciated as this will be my first time using this method.also is this the right product to use ,think trim is ugly
  6. O

    Is this the most fun you can have in a pick up??

  7. M

    Help - where can I hire a 1200mm gantry cutter in Scotland?

    I have 88 or so 300 x 1200 x 20 porcelain tiles to cut and looking for a Rubi or similar wet cutter for hire. Only found one at the other end of the country and it is £220+VAT just to get it shipped I've tried all the hire places I can think of. Welcome any suggestions. Many thanks. Richard
  8. D

    Thinking of starting out on my own how much can I earn a day/week?

    Hi All, Been considering going it alone for a while now. How much can I realistically earn a day or week on my own. What is the going rate? Cheers Donald.
    • DonaldDuck
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    • can canada how much out
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  9. D

    How long before ufh can be commisioned

    Does anybody how long s and c screed has to down before ufh can be commissioned or is it moisture dependent.
  10. F

    Dust collection can ..

    can anyone recommend a cheap dust collection can or advise if this is any good ? https://www.screwfix.com/p/triton-dust-collection-bucket-23ltr/3754r To use whilst floor grinding, got a couple of jobs coming up so going to get a can. I know you can make them but I’m stuck for time! Cheers
    • Flintstone
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    • can dust
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    • Forum: Tiling Tools
  11. A

    Need Tiler who can also install UFH...Greater Manchester

    New Build property. Need kitchen/dining area with UFH (approx 25m squared) Need utility room tiled (approx 2.5m squared) Need bathroom and Ensuite tiled, ideally with UFH (approx 4m squared each) Will also need some tiling done to kitchen wall in mosaic sheets (approx 2.5m squared) As it's...
  12. S

    Can anyone help me find these tiles please. They are for a customer who cant remeber where they bo

    All Can anyone help me find these tiles please. They are for a customer who cant remeber where they bought them or who the manifacturer is. Thanks in advance Simmothetiler
    • Simo
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    • can canada customer find a tiler help please they tile tiles where
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  13. M

    Can Kerakoll Fugalite Bio be used with quartz floor tiles?

    I have phoned the rep for Kerakoll who said we would need to test a small area of tile to make sure it did not stain. Unfortunately it is not possible to get a small sample of the grout to do this (and we have yet to take to delivery of the tiles), but I am wondering if anyone here has the...
    • maz26
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    • adhesive bio can floor floor tiles floor tiling kerakoll quartz tile tiles used
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Best Floor Tiles
  14. T

    Can you easily remove fresh tiles?

    Is it any easier to remove new tiles rather than old ones? My tiles have been up a few weeks. I'm guessing the adhesive would have reached full strength within a week? I've used the super flexible Mapei adhesive and the tiles are 10mm ceramic. The walls were skimmed plasterboard, some with...
    • TilingPeter
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    • can canada tile tiles
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  15. K

    Help! Can a good tiler sort this out?

    Having a new utility room fitted, by a builder. The room has just been plastered. The wall in the room must be wonky, I think. The sink has just been fitted. It's 5cm from the front of the worktop on each side. However, at the back, one end of the sink is 5cm from the wall and the other end...
    • Kieraowl
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    • can canada find a tiler help out this tiler tilers directory
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  16. G

    BAL Can I use BAL ADP primer with Mapei Kereflex on plaster board?

    Shortly I hope to tile a wall ( skimed plaster board ) that has previously been painted with matt emulsion. The plan is to sand / grind off the paint, then prime and tile. The tile wt.is within the loading capacity. Questions. Is the wall prep ok? Can I use BAL ADP primer with Mapei adhesive...
    • Geoff Stafford
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    • adhesive bal bal adhesive board building adhesives can grout mapei mapei adhesive mapei grout plaster plaster board primer
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: DIY Tiling Forum
  17. A

    Got water under kitchen floor tiles - how little can I fix?

    Hi, I'm looking for some next steps advice on a complex situation. I'll try to include any info that I think might be relevant. The irrelevant backstory is at the end for those who are curious. So tonight I stepped on a tile in front of the kitchen sink and water seeped up around the grout...
    • Alex Fthenakis
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    • bathroom can canada fix floor floor tiles floor tiling how kitchen kitchen floor tile tiles under water
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Best Floor Tiles
  18. J

    How can I completely seal around a concealed 3 way shower mixer in a Kerdi Board shower wall.

    Hi Everyone, My plan is to install Kerdi Board in my bathroom, tank it, then tile. I was going to get a 3 way shower mixer (Bristan Descent) but when I look at the installation instructions it shows a cut out section at the front (to access the valves presumably). My question is how do I ensure...
    • JM123
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    • board can former how kerdi mixer seal shower shower tray wall wetroom
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Tanking and Wetrooms
  19. O

    What makes us so superior that we think that only the human race can show compassion.

  20. S

    Bathroom Tiling Job in next 3 weeks - Can you get me out of the dog house?!

    Hi, I need a bathroom tiling in the next 3 weeks. Its in Monk Fryston which is near Leeds / York / Tadcaster / Selby / Goole etc I did the en suite and my wife isn't happy with the finish (admittingly its not good - so i am in the dog house!) and the house is going to be carpeted in 4 weeks...
    • skipfeeney
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    • bathroom bathroom tiling can house job jobs next out tiling tiling job tiling jobs tiling work work
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Bathroom Tiling Advice
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