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  1. A

    Can I use hardwall as a backing to tile onto. I've been told by many u can and u can't. Many thanks

    Can I use hardwall as a backing to tile onto. I've been told by many u can and u can't. Many thanks
  2. D

    Can anyone identify these tiles for me?

    Hi guys, can anyone identify these tiles for me? Many thanks for any help, Devs.
  3. S

    Hunting for a Specific Mosaic Tile - can you help?

    Hi all, my first post on here. We're looking for a specific tile that was used in our bathroom upstairs, it's a Copper Silver Mosaic, it was originally in Topps tiles but they discontinued it about 6 months ago and said they sold off all of the ranges. We want to finish our bathroom and need...
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    Can you waterproof timber joist.

    Hi. Im doing a stud wall. Whats the best product to coat onto timber joists to protect them from water. As the joist are going against an old tiled wall but this is a cold surface which attracts water and so the moisture will touch the joists. Thanks P. S tiles cannot be removed. The...
  5. B

    Can you help with tiling above bath

    Hi all I am currently looking to tile bath to ceiling in my house as I'm installing a shower above the bath. I've tiled floors but this would be my first wall. Current setup.. sheet of plywood behind 12.5mm moisture resistant plasterboard. It is screwed into the ply all over the shop and has...
  6. P

    Looking to change career can you help ?

    Hi guys a few years ago tiled my own house and really enjoyed it. So have decided its time for a change in career and have done 6 private jobs, floors and walls . I am asking if anyone out there would mind if i gave my time to work with you to pick up tips and techniques on the job. Im not the...
  7. K

    Our new house with quarry tiles - how can I stop damp?

    Hello, I'm currently removating our new house and we have quarry tiles in one of the living rooms which are in good condition. The room has been drilled and a damp course installed but I'm wondering what to do to stop damp coming up through the quarries. There's no obvious moisture on/in the...
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    can you fix 6mm hardibacker over floorboards

    might sound like a daft question but ive only ever used the hardibacker boards over ply but ive been asked to go over floorboards with them. ive been on there website but cant find a answer thanks in advance for any advice
  9. S

    Can anyone identify these tiles

    I need to buy 8 of them but have no idea where they came from. Any help is appreciated
  10. K

    Can you advise this beginner in Southampton?

    I'm a total amateur with zero experience but willing to listen and learn. I have a flat to tile - walls and floors etc. I'd like to find someone who can advise me as I go - I can pay a consultant fee etc. I've got springy chipboard on the floor and a builder has suggested 18mm ply would be...
  11. G

    Advice on if I can tile to this surface?

    Morning Just stripped a bathroom wall and there is a pink surface underneath which is like paint? However it does not just scrape off so I am wondering if I can tile to this or is there something I can apply first to the surface? This is a 1920's house and has not been touched since that date...
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    At last, the dream job I can retire on

    Just received this job enquiry off my Facebook page. Hi. I would like a quote please to supply and fit tiles to a 1st floor bathroom. Bathroom dimensions are 1.7m x 1.9m and the walls will need tiling only. (I will consider floor tiles if I can afford it) There is a toilet sink radiator and a...
  13. J

    , i need to make up 10-12mm with adhesive can i spot my tiles rather than spread the adhesive

    I have a problem, i need to make up 10-12mm with adhesive can i spot my stone tiles rather than spread the adhesive, thanks
  14. W

    Just So You Can Gloat..

    'Tis pi#*ing with rain here!!
  15. Dan

    Link Me To Your Listing And I'll See If I Can Improve It For You

    As trusted advisors I'd like to see your listings looking awesome. So if you haven't managed to add photos and your logo and that sort of jazz then link me to your listing and I'll tart them up for you. If you have Twitter or Facebook or anything else you want adding, then let me know what...
  16. R

    Can You Start Monday?

    Had a phone call on Saturday afternoon. Customer had been passed my number by one of the local shops I use. He'd bought 8 metres of Original Style Blenheim Victorian floor tiles at the start of the week for his hall. He'd called in Saturday to pick them up and asked if they could/would recommend...
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    Can I Remove Fleece Backing From Uncoupling Membrane?

    started stripping up a 40 m floor today to find it was all on Ditra. I found it odd as it was a concrete screed with water UFH in.. Is there a quick way to Remove the fleece backing Thanks Ben
  18. Chris_32

    Ardex Where Can I Get An Ardex Grout Sampler From?

    Hi, I am a tiler in kent and just wondered if anyone knew where I could get hold of an Ardex grout colour sample tray. The one with all the little sticks with the different colours. I will try and post a picture here if that helps.
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    Can A Skimmed Plaster Board Wall Support This Tile?

    finally found a tile i like but its porcelein. it weighs 17kg per m2 will a skimmed plasterboard wall support this with adhesive? thanks
  20. L

    Can I Use Tilemaster Anti Fracture Matting Over A Ply Sub Base

    I'm fitting a walk in shower this week and it is the first i've done! I'm read up and taken in all of the information on here i hope. I've pulled the existing sub floor up to install the drains and move pipe work and for ease I was going to ply and over board with PCS boards. The former tray...

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