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    Techniques for applying sealant to 3 lines of a corner joint

    Hi, I would be interested in advice on how to apply sealant to corner joints effectively. Is there any way to do it without waiting for the vertical line to dry before applying the horizontal lines? Whatever I try, I take off and weaken the vertical line when applying the horizontal. Many...
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    First time tiling a floor

    Hi, I've been planning on tiling my 16sq m dining room floor for ages, so have been reading these forums for months, planning and waiting til I have the time/info/courage to start. Feel like I've learnt loads from here already, but it would be great if someone could run through my list of tools...
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    no falls

    Starting a job soon that has had bison beam (block and beam) installed with UFH wet pipe system on entire first floor and has several bathrooms all with wet room floors however all floors have been levelled as the screeners have said the tiler can create falls with adhesive... (clearly wanted to...
  5. Davethefish

    Thought I was being clever...

    when i started laying out my tile lines, i took a long time to come up with what i thought was a good compromise. having bought a laser level made the job a whole lot easier. now the rookie mistake.... i intended to lay the floor tiles across the doorway matching up the floor and wall grout...
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    Recommended approach for tiling around stairs.

    My staircase is all finished in oak and was just wondering for finishing around the bottom step and other bits would you typically undercut the step which is a big solid lump of oak or cut the tile to match in and grout to the stairs. Thanks in advance
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    Price help needed

    Hello, just a question about an average price. Haven’t tiled in quite a few years and wondered what you guys are charging for ufh mat installation and self levelling over. Total size of room is 4 sq m, so the mat will be smaller obviously. West Country area. Price per sq m if possible for both...
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    Preventing tiles cracking/moving on suspended floor wet ufh

    Hello, just seeking some much appreciated advice about tiling over a wet ufh system which is being installed in a 31m2 room with a suspended floor. We’ve bought an ufh system which is specifically designed for this kind of retrofit (Nu Heat lo pro max). The ufh will be encased in self-levelling...
    • GinaMJ
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    • canada cracking floor suspended tile tiles ufh wet wet ufh
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    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
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    Corner set out

    What's your tiling question? Pictures can be added. Tiling into a corner. Full tile next to a cut tile or 2 cut tiles next to each other to form the corner with 2 full tiles together above ? I have seen pics online of both. Is there a right way ?
  10. Davethefish

    HardieBoard then level?

    I've started tiling my bathroom, floorboards are all screwed down and tight, and i have 6mm hardiebacker to lay first. but there is a dip from the centreline of the room towards one corner of up to 10mm but mostly 4-6mm. on one side. do i hardiebacker then level up? or level the floor first then...
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    Contractor did not use recommended adhesive over old tiles - how big a problem?

    I am part-way through having retrofit underfloor heating installed (the panel type) and in a couple of rooms it is going down over old vinyl tiles which contain asbestos (so we decided not to disturb them). We had the old tiles checked by a tiler and he said they were sound enough for the panels...
    • HGB1978
    • Thread
    • adhesive big canada contractor help how not old over problem tile tiles
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  12. N

    Blown plaster

    What's your tiling question? Pictures can be added.Hi I’ve stripped old tiles of bathroom wall and a lot of the old plaster has pulled of leaving uneven surface of about 2-3mm can I still tile this or will I need to fit backerboard. Neill.
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    Split face tiles with glue showing through?

    Hi all I am thinking of getting a Mediawall built with split face tiles on each side. Very similar to this photo without the cill at the bottom. My question is I have looked online and found these on sale I have also been to my local tile shop and managed to get a sample and they're...
  14. Dan

    Just testing questions and answers thread

    Just testing questions and answers thread.
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    Tiling onto masonry

    Hi all. Going to be tiling inside my shower tray 1200 x 700. Using 1200 x 600 tiles. The 1200 wall is a stud wall so will use backer board, the 700 wall is masonry. Should I take the plaster back to the brick work then bring it out or can I tile straight onto the skimmed wall?
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    Is this bathroom tiling good enough?

    Hi everyone I'm having my bathroom redone and they've been here today tiling the walls. I'm a little concerned that the job they've done isn't great with a change in the gap/alignment of the tiles. I've attached some examples of what I mean. I was wondering if I could get a second opinion and...
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    Questions about wall preparation

    Hi, Apologies, this is quite a long question... I am currently renovating my bathroom and soon to embark on tiling the walls with ceramic metro tiles. When removing the old tiles, some of the plaster / skim underneath came off in patches to reveal a mixture of bare concrete and flaking...
    • Loldie
    • Thread
    • adhesive canada preparation priming questions tanking wall
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  19. Ronin63

    Best and cost effective way to build up sub-base below marble tiles

    Good day everyone! I have a small question, i need advice on. I have a project where a typical screed allowance, on top of the concrete slab, is 100mm. I deduct 20 to 30mm for the marble tile and the balance for concrete screed and adhesive. In this situation the allowance is 200mm to top of...
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    Remove skirting or trim

    Hi all, DIY advice needed. Tiled the toilet and now for one reason or another need to remove the back wall tile skirt. What's the best way to do this without damaging the other tiles? Other solution is to remove the trim and tile up the wall. Is there a way to remove just the trim? Any help or...
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