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  1. Del W

    100 x 100 brickbond.Pictures anyone ?

    A customer has 100 x 100 white tiles,to be done in brickbond.Anyone got any pictures of small tiles in brickbond ? Thanks.
  2. High Peak Tiling

    Trade Only Thread: Poor Workmanship done by DIY'er or Rogue trader

    Here is a job I got called out to the other day to price, they want me to rip two tiles out and replace and grout in because the two tiles don't match...! BUT!! The customer was in for a shock, the shower (bath tap end) wall has 1 shade of white and the bath length wall has a complete different...
  3. C

    Keen diy'er doing a self build saying hello

    Hi all, I'm in the process of building/renovating my house. I have had the pleasure of doing or being involved with all aspects of the build, as when I have had trades in they have come in with the understanding that they teach me then WE do the job. In this way I have learnt so much, I have...
  4. U

    Large size tile wet cutter for amateur/DIYer

    Hi all, I would like recommendation for a wet tile cutter for a DIYer who is attempting his first job. I intend to lay 600x600 floor tiles so need a wet cutter that can handle this size tile. Also the possibility of resin quartz tiles being involved in the job. Thanks ubdai
  5. J

    Hello all! My first post: DIY 20sqm floor, wall and shower travertine

    Hello. My first post. After having good search, these tiling forums are the best I have come across. There seem to be plenty of guys on here who really take a pride in their work. I am refurbishing a bathroom in my own house. We really like the idea of using travertine for both the floor and...
  6. C

    diy sos

    Think they are gonna tile a bathroom tonight... Probably the plumber or painter will do it cos its just tiling eh
  7. A

    General questions from a diyer...

    Hi all. I’ve tiled previously (ceramic tiles on walls only), with what I would deem as success. However, the more you read up on the subject, the more you find out there is to learn and so I want to do my current bathroom properly. I’m about to tile above my bath, where there will...
  8. Andy Allen

    couple of funny pictures..

    BLUE BIRD OF HAPPINESS, MY ARSE! Do I look happy?? It's Friggin' Freezing. There's snow up my arse, all the food's covered with 3 feet of this white ****, and you want ME to sing? **** Off!! Next year, I'm flyin' to Jamaica and smoking dope!!
  9. K

    DIY- how to darken a slate tile

    I have a grey slate tile (Oppdalskifer, Norway) with natural surface (300x340x50mm, indoor use, without any wear). What could I use to make the tile much darker and at the same not being glossy. I would prefer natural products, and I'm happy for DIY suggestions. Regards Kes
  10. E

    Calling all DIY Kings and Queens!

    Do you have an eye for the OTT, quirky or extraordinary? Is your home an on-going reflection of your eccentric taste? Is the unique home of your dreams just one step away from completion? Or would you like a little help to take it to the next level? If so, we’d love to hear from you! The...
  11. L

    DIY'er loft ensuite advise saught

    Hi TF, I've found this forum thankfully before my loft bath n loo goes into full production, I've attached what it looks like now: I'm working on a slim budget as i've got a new arrival due in April, however lucked out and got 20sqm of Natural Stone Effect Travertine Tiles (400 x 600 mm...
  12. S

    new member/ keen diyer

    Hi all , just finished tiling the bathroom floor with 32 x32 white tiles flec of grey in. Thinking about putting 45 x33 white tiles , high side going up, on the bathroom walls and putting a small black vertical bead and tile on each wall , wall are blocks then plastered and painted in good...
  13. S

    new member/ keen diyer

    Hi all, came across this site while on the net, great site------keep it up
  14. D

    swimming pool pictures

    from the pool i rendered /tiled in Cardiff a few months-ago 5 bedroom detached house for sale in Barry Road, Dinas Powys, CF64, CF64 if you click through the pics at the bottom there are more pics of the pool :thumbsup:
  15. D

    DIYer needs advice!

    Hi:mad2: Building new stud walls for upstairs bathroom in a dormer bungalow. Unsure if to use Hardiebacker or Wickes Aquapanel for shower area? Do I need to tank? Intend to tile floor on No More Ply over T&G? Thanks for any advice Daz
  16. Dan

    Public Thread!: Poor Tiling Workmanship by DIY and Rogue Traders

    Public Thread!: Poor Tiling Workmanship by DIY and Rogue Traders This is a public thread. So please do NOT include personal information of who's done the job, where it's been done, etc. Only include information related to the workmanship. What's been done wrong, what should have been done, how...
  17. H

    Hello from a new DiYer

    Hi all A quick intro. Been looking at the forum for several weeks now and found it very helpful so have now registered. Just moved in to new house which is very dated so have a lot of work to do - ensuite, family bathroom, shower/cloak room, kitchen and hallway. Needless to say I am on a...
  18. C

    DIY Travertine in Bath

    Hello Everyone! First off, let me thank everyone for all the wonderful knowledge and more importantly, wisdom, on this forum. I am a DIY'er and not even much of that, I work in IT and well, I think that says it all. That being said, I'm hiring a family friend to remodel 2 bathrooms in my home...
  19. C

    DIY'er looking for some bathroom tiling advice

    Hi Guys, Hope you're all keeping well. It's that time of year again for me and the mrs has me redoing our bathroom. It was very much a last minute decision, but we have a little one on the way and I think she's nesting! Anyway, the bathroom has 2 brick walls and 2 partitioned ones. They are...
  20. O

    hi diy tiler-how much grout do I need?

    Hi I am new to tiling and am planning on re-tiling around my bath this weekend. All tiles have been removed, and walls replastered. I have bought Bal white star adhesive and a 10kg bag of bal microflex but am now wondering if I have bought far too much and would the 3.5kg bag be enough (need to...

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