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  1. F

    Broken tile. Could a tiler replace it without breaking others?

    Hello, we have recently had some carpet fitters in who have done a great job but have accidentally broken a kitchen tile. The carpet fitters have contacted a builder who thinks it's too risky to remove the cracked tile due to the risk of breaking others and so he has proposed that he could fit...
  2. D

    Help needed please! What could have caused scratches to these tiles?

    Hi, I’m after some help please. I had someone come tile my en-suite and it was looking ok until the grout stage. I went in to look after it had been grouted and there is loads of scratched tiles all either in a corner or along a grout line. The tiler says it’s nothing to do with him and I must...
  3. D

    How to find replacement cracked bathroom floor tile

    What's your tiling question? Pictures can be added.
  4. S

    Can anyone advise what this is and what could be causing it please

  5. M

    Re-grouting washing out! Could original grout be epoxy??

    Having had an issue with water ingress I have been trying to regrout my shower cubicle. I approached the original tile supplier who gave me Larsen Colourfast 360 grout (cement base) as he said that’s “likely” to be what was used. I allowed the cubicle to dry for several weeks and removed the...
  6. M

    What are the typical margins for tiles in the UK

    Hi all I’m new to this community and would appreciate any help around the tile industry in the uk and margins at each step (manufacturer-distributor-retailer) I’m asking this as I have an opportunity in relation to becoming a distributor for a well established tile manufacturer from abroad...
  7. B

    Cornite Tiles - Where could they be from?

    I have found a few tiles that I actually quite like but no idea how old they are or where they are from and wondered on the off chance of anyone recognised them? I have attached photos of the front and back - could they be British Ceramic?
  8. snackeroo

    What could be causing this? - damp behind tiles? - wet grout

    It looks like water seapage coming through the grout, but cannot feel any wetness. Water pipes are below the tiles pictured. Could it be dampness behind the tiles through poor prep work?. I don't know to be honest, so am purely guessing from logic. This first appeared 2 days ago. (Part of an...
  9. C

    Hello! Could someone advise if my kitchen tiling is ok?

    I’m after some advice really. I’m having my kitchen done at the moment and although I’m happy (more or less) with the units, the tiling on the walls is, I suspect a bit crap. I’m gutted - I’ve been looking forward to having it done for so long and I was so excited The builder is really nice...
  10. K

    Hi I could do with abit of help please

    Hi all any help on this one. Was after a date and year it was made. Carnt seem to find any info on the Internet about the shape and what it was for
  11. Q

    Who knew tape measures could be so complex!

    It seems that every day is a school day. Marc ( @3_fall ) and a few of us were discussing tape measures today (yes we really do find these things interesting! :D). It seems that your trusty old tape measure may not be as trusty as you thought!!! It’s something most tilers take for granted...
  12. D

    could someone recommend an alternative

    Hello I am doing a wet-room project and have been using ultra tile pro-rapid rs adhesive. But I find it sets way to quick for me. I am not a pro tiler. and is actually costing time cleaning everything because it has set. Could any body recommend an alternative. and what is the pros and cons, of...
  13. O

    Could this be the way to commute in the future?

    How crazy would it be out there if commuting could be done like this?
  14. B

    Robot tiler next, could it happen?

    Reading paper today, company over in America invented a robot brick layer, can lay 2000 bricks an hour compared to human 500! Company is now trying to find suitable building sites over in U.K. Just wondering how long it will be before there is a robot tiler? :confused:
  15. P

    How can I Repair a Cracked Ceramic Floor Tile

    Hello, I have a cracked ceramic floor tile (discontinued and no spares to replace) which because the underneath was no solid and a chair leg was put on it caused a large star-type crack across it in all directions. As a temporary fix, until I can find some, I thought I could pour some thin fluid...
  16. Andy Allen

    Where's the water ??

    This week's job the customer had rip out the whole downstairs of his house so I could tile the floors while he was on holiday. This was the only water supply I could find...lol
  17. N

    Hairline Fracture in Wall Tiles - What could be the cause?

    Hi lads, Just been back to a wet room job i done over a year ago and two of the wall tiles (opposite wall to the shower) going into the corner have slight crack lines on them, you can see them but can't feel any lipage, (i used webber low dust rsf) I will replace them no problem...
  18. macten

    Where Could I Find Something Like These?

  19. Chalker

    Could be useful?

    Came across this while on the net. might be good for cutting trims? Not bad at £22 http://www.westfalia.net/shops/tools/power_tool/angle_grinders_and_accessories/angle_grinder_accessories_/194545-stand_for_single_hand_angle_grinde.htm?refKey=Xo6TBMQJ2
  20. D

    Where could i get

    a new handle for my old carl damn wash/boy please guys ? its one of the old blue one's ,my helper broke the handle like a spanner when washing it -out with a hose pipe , he was holding it by one end the weight with water in it was to much and the lug at the end of the grey handle snapped off...

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