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    Electric nail drill.

    What do you think of this for removing grout from wall tiles, it is used by beauticians for polishing nails...Google electric nail drill there are loads of bits for it. :thumbsup:
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    Decent electric cutter?

    hi all im currently getting some tools together while at college. ive got a rubi ts 40 for starters and looking on a decent leccy cutter but as im a student:lol: need a decent priced one please help
  3. J

    electric underfloor heating issues....

    right... well... i originally thought my lovely new underfloor heating wasn't working at all... its been on for 2 days solid now and the floor temperature has gone from a rather cold 15 degrees to a somewhat disappointing 25 degrees and that seems to be where it's stopped... the floor heater is...
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    Electric UFH Virgin - about to lose it!!! - advice on turning on...

    Hi, we have fitted a lovely Travertine floor over a 'Heatmat' electric UFH. It has been over a month now and I am now planning to turn on the ufh, as I think I have given plenty of time for flexible adhesive to dry out. Can anyone give me advice on what kind of temperature I should start off...
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    Manual vs electric tile cutter

    Hi everyone I am "doing the bathroom" myself to save a bit of cash. I have a plasplugs electric wet cutter about 10 years old with a disc blade about 75mm across. I thought it was fantastic when I last used it compared to rubbishy old £3:50 plastic manual cutters; bit noisy and messy - but L...
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    Instructions for plasplugs electric tile cutter?

    Hi I have a small tiling job to do, and am unable to find any instructions with the tile cutter, which is a plasplugs electric, presumably an old model, though I can find no model identifier on it. It has one red electric switch button on the handle. Could anyone tell me how it works, please...
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    Electric Underfloor Screed & Tile Expansion Joints?

    Hi, I am presently having a house built with Electric underfloor heating. The floor screed has been pumped/poured and seems to be calcium sulphate type. I have read varying reports as to the requirements for movement/expansion joints in the screed and tiles. The largest area in the house is 36m2...
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    RUBI DW-200-LP 200mm Electric Tile Cutter

    RUBI DW-200-LP 200mm Electric Tile Cutter Diamant Open to offers - please be sensible!!! please contact me by email [email protected] [email protected] or mobile 07725 614887 Please note - one of the red knobs is missing for the legs (easily available from Tradetiler for £2.49 each)...
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    Mid range electric tile cutters

    Hello everyone. I'm new to this site and tiling and just wanted some advice on what would be the best mid priced tile cutter (£150 -£250) that I could buy. I would be looking for one that will cut all types of tile including stone. Thanks in advance Sean700
  10. Dave

    Manual Cutter Vs Electric Cutter By Rubi Tools Uk

    MANUAL CUTTER VS ELECTRIC CUTTER When buying a tile cutter it is very important that you buy the type of machine that is going to suit your needs, do the job you need it to do, and become one of your treasured tools. Rubi manufactures a wide range of both manual and electric tile...
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    Rubi ND180 BL electric is it overkill for a DIY'er

    Hi All, I've got a 30 metre squared porcelain tile job to do (two sizes :- 600 x 300 and 400 X 400). From memory, I think the tiles are 8mm thick could be less. I read the excellent review of the Rubi ND180 wet cutter on the thread in this forum. The question is should I go for the Rubi...
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    electric underfoor heating???

    Evening lads, I,m just about to lay tiles onto a ufh mat for the first time, the room is 7.5m x 5.4m (approx 40m2) it,s a wooden floor with ply overlay, (I intend using single part flexi) can I just lay spf direct, then tiles, or should I lay self leveling adhesive first?? if self leveling, what...
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    Electric UFH vs Wet UFH - My Verdict

    For the last 3 days I have been extensively researching how to heat my new build bungalow in the most energy efficient way. It is a super insulated shell at the moment - at near passive house levels. It's only 50sqm - all open plan (except bathroom) with 'Optitherm' double glazed windows and...
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    Electric breaker/chisel

    Just had to remove the hardest set of tiles ever. Came off in small pieces taking the 'granite like' plaster down to the brick at times. Needless to say I'm in the market for a good breaker/chisel thats light enough to push round bathroom walls but still pack a punch. Any recommendations...
  15. JohnCC

    Travertine + Electric UFH in bathroom SP5 (Salisbury)

    I was going to get the builder to do this but I'm getting cold feet about his ability and would like to get a professional estimate for the job because it has to be spot on. I have the Handyheat electric UFH kit, plus 10mm insulation. I'm about to buy classic travertine honed + filled from...
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    Self level over electric UFH ?

    Chaps what is your view on self levelling over electric UFH before tiling ? I was always lead to believe that this was "best practice" , have had it confirmed by Mapei technical and numerous others including my NVQ tutor. Not really interested if someone says " well I have never done it...
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    Tiles and adhesive for electric UFH

    Can anyone advise workable product combination of UFH cable/mat/foil, tile adhesive and type of tile to be laid on plywood floor securely screwed down on wooden joists in kitchen. Regards Bob
  18. Dan

    Electric Underfloor Heating Installers

    Can everybody who installs electric underfloor heating please reply with their business contact details as I'll be listing you on Electric Underfloor Heating | Water Underfloor Heating.
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    Electric under floor heating with travertine querry

    Hey guys... had some muppet plumber quizin me today on electric heating beneath travertine, he's been told by some tile shop assistant its a no go area and should be avoided. Ive never used electric UFH with travertine myself so I didnt really know what to advise him. Any ideas on this one...
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    electric vs water UHF which is the warmest?

    hi new to this site stumbled on it and seeing if its ok seems good :) right my question is UHF which is the warmest to the touch between underfloor water pipes or electric? also anybody any idea how much electric versus pipe cost are would appreciate any info many thanks

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