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    Paramount Wall fix

    Paramount wall fix for tiling ideas? the plan is (or was) to tile floor to ceiling with 200mm x 100mm x 7.5mm ceramic tiles. As you can see the wall has seen better days, I appreciate and ideas for making the wall good for tiling. My thoughts for what its worth are.... 1) channel out cardboard...
  2. B

    Beginner

    Hi guys hopefully someone can help I’m tiling a splashback starting in center of wall which is below extractor fan.I set full tile there and put laser on on it but when I follow laser line at sink/window on return the lazer line is bout 2cm above tile(I set another tile there to check) will I...
  3. F

    Removal of lead plugs in Victorian tile hallway restoration

    Hello everyone, new to the forum, nice to meet you. A tiler recommended to bring this question over here, they tell me we have a problem they've not seen in 30 years of tiling! Our London house was built circa 1900's, the hallway has its original tiles still which we'd like to restore. The...
    • fuzzysultan
    • Thread
    • canada mosaic tiling removal restoration tile victorian victorian floor tiling
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  5. H

    What should I be charging per square metre to remove and replace tiles

    Hi folks. New to this as a profession and trying to guage quoting. How much should I be charging to remove 9m2 old tiling and replacing with new. To include full installation grouting trim sealing etc. Only ever done for friends so want to quote correctly.
    • Hopey1972
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    • canada grouting just replace sealing should square this tiles trim what
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  6. F

    tile size for a 1 sq meter porch

    hi everyone is there an ideal size for a 1 square meter porch? are there disadvantages with tiles that are too large or small?
  7. Mikeshipman

    Help on a bad tile job

    Hi first time poster here I’ve just had my kitchen floor tiled and the tile lippage on a number on the tiles exceeds BS I’ve attached a couple of pictures where I’ve measured the gap with a level and steel rule. If anyone can provide any advice I reckon over the floor approx 40 out of 125 tiles...
  9. P

    Black asphalt help

    Hi all, thanks I’m advance for any help I've pulled up the floor on the bottom floor of a house. It has a black asphalt layer. I’m looking to lay underfloor heating so I’m going to use tile adhesive to stick down insulation boards, then the heating system and finally tile on top. My...
  10. R

    Constant dark patches in grout - New Build Property

    Hi All, We moved into our new property in November and are experiencing something that I have never seen before... There are several areas in our new bathroom, where the grout has gone really dark and never seems to dissappear. Moreover, everytime you run your finger of the grout / surrounding...
  11. D

    Phantom Patches on Mapei 112 Grout

    Hi all - I've just done a DIY tiling job on new tiles using Mapei medium grey grout ultracolor 112 for the grout. I've used Mapei Ultracolor for loads of projects but never that exact shade, but have never had a problem before. Frustratingly it's dried with really inconsistent colour with some...
  13. Sean-tries-to-tile

    Silicon colour match for mapei charcoal grout?

    I'm surprised to find that i mapei dont seem to do a charcoal Silicon (for interior corners) to match their charcoal grout... anyone know of a good colour match? Should i stick with mapei Silicon and chose the next best colour, or chose another brand that does charcoal which will still be a...
  14. L

    Bathroom Tile Advice

    Good evening all, I have purchased the tiles in the following link from B&Q, for my bathroom refurbishment. Elegance marble White Gloss Marble effect Ceramic Wall tile, Pack of 7, (L)600mm (W)200mm | DIY at B&Q -...
  15. TwickenhamAndy

    Advice needed on Glass Brick Mosaics safety

    Hi all, I'm due to install Fired Earth glass mosaics (*££!!) and am a bit nervous about safety as not done delicate glass before and see issues with exposed edges. They are paper fronted and looks a nightmare cutting such delicate sheets on my bridge saw, keeping the sheets dry so they don't...
  17. B

    Hexagon tile cutting

    Hi Guys, I’ve have a job coming up to install lily pad porcelain hexagon tiles. It’s the first time fixing hexagon tiles, it’s straight forward just one wall 2.3m x 0.9m. My question is this, when it comes to cutting the tiles is it only really possible with a wet cutter or grinder due to the...
  18. J

    Can you share your budget for kitchen remodeling ideas?

    Can you share your budget for kitchen remodeling ideas I also had a misconception that kitchen remodeling or makeover would cost a leg and an arm. The fact is, it’s not always true. You don’t have to spend a fortune to give it a fresh new look. All it takes a little time, effort, and creativity...
  19. C

    600mm x 400mm Slate floor on bitumen

    Hi there, I'm looking to tile the whole downstairs of my house with a machined 600x400 slate floor tile the sub-floor is bitumen and I wanted to know what surface preparation and adhesive to use? Any advice greatly received. Thanks,
  21. J

    Tile Trim, No Grout Gap..... And A Rant To Finish

    Ok I am fitting the tile trim L shaped aluminium profile around the window, Dave you are right, no grout gap against the tile looks better. I did put a bit of coloured Silicon between just to seal the gap and it looks good, But do I have a grout gap in the reveal up against the tile trim ? I...
  22. A

    Concrete Repair Near Me — Hoffman Estates, IL

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  23. A

    Silicon at floor to wall junction

    Hi All I have a walk in shower room in my bathroom that is tiled using slate mosaics on the floor and nuance shower boards on the walls. Originally I used the MS Polymer jointing compound a the floor to wall junction about 4 years ago when I built it. There is no appreciable movement in the...
  25. M

    White brick effect porcelain wall tiles

    Hi guys, I have done a fair bit of DIY tiling but I'm unsure on the best way to go with these. Should i space between as usual or fit them tight for a very narrow grout? Also any recommendations on the grout to use? I'm trying to find the closest colour match to the tiles so it looks like a...
    • mar123
    • Thread
    • brick canada porcelain tile tiles wall wall tiles white
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  26. K

    Floating floor - bounce

    Hi all, I am converting half of my garage into an office. I've put down a floating floor with celetex and caber floor on top so it's level with my hallway. I levelled the floor before laying the celotex and i thought it was pretty level. I've come down this morning and it's solid, apart from in...
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