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    Porcelain on external plywood

    Hi all, I'm after a bit of advice please on this rather unusual project (for me anyway) I've got a small section under my front window that I was going to put some PVC cladding onto but while tiling my kitchen splashback I thought the tiles would look good on this section of wall. Picture below...
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    First time DIY tiler tackling a non straight external corner

    Hi, I'm a first time DIY tiler and have almost finished tiling my bathroom walls with 600 X 300 floor to ceiling, but I've hit a snagging point... I've got a floor to ceiling external corner which isn't straight by quite a long way. I want to use straight edge trim, but am really not confident...
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    Finishing Split face slate mosaic to external corners

    Hi, was just looking for some tips on how to get the best finish on an external corner using the split face mosaic slate. I have used it on a single wall but never had to return it around an external corner. It will be tricky due to the varying thickness of the slate and was just wondering if...
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    For Sale Genesis External Corners

    How do, does anyone use these corner pieces on a regular basis and might want to buy a few bags? I've got a boxful of various sizes. 6, 8, 10mm in White or Cream. I need to get rid 'cos they're doing my head in...
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    Porcelain External Angle

    Hi, I am currently tiling a bathroom with 600x 300 porcelain tiles and all is going well. The sink area is a boxed section that protrudes from the back wall for the waste pipes etc. As the tiles have a finished edge to them would It be acceptable to use butt joins on the external corner return...
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    how to cut external corner in tile trim??????

    hello, I have no idea how to make the ends marry up nicely here, I followed a video - but i think the profile is slightly different on the trim I have. It is 6mm genesis branded rounded edge trim if that helps. I can get 6mm quadrant pieces - but these are hard to find in stock and will have to...
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    25 sq/m external garage floor - no expansion joints

    Hello all, Can any experts give me some advice please. I have a single brick detached garage which I'm going to tile out with porcelain floor tiles ( 200x200 casalgrande padana granitogres technic 11.3mm thick). The garage floor was a complete mess as the previous owner decided a tamped finish...
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    Slate - External - Procedure For Laying From The Soil Up?

    Ok.... so there is an area of hardcore over mud. Its going to be a patio area. Natural black slate 300x600. The tiler has laid approx 3-4 inches of cement and dropped the tiles on. They have not been cleaned or sealed (customer complaining they are not black enough), butt jointed so not going to...
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    External Stone Driveway

    Looking for some advice on paving my driveway. I'm in Australia, so no freezing issues. I have jack hammered off the existing brick paving and mortar back to the slab. Slab is 100mm thick and in pretty good condition (a few hairline cracks <1mm) and all the falls work well. I want to lay new...
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    External Tiling.... Who's Guilty?

    Had to share lol Come on, own up. Who's house is this?
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    Ardex A 46

    Anyone use it ? i had a few bags as a freebie from Ardex used it and love it it will be a handy product to keep on the van :cool: How about you guys ?
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    External Levelling Compound

    Hi, Can anyone recommend an external levelling compound? Cheers Paul
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    New Build Tilers In Kent, 620m2 Internal & External, Wall & Floor, Team Wanted

    We have a single new build property ready for tiling. The job comprises 620m2 in total. Porcelain floor tiles throughout on the floor with stair treads pre-cut. 15-20m2 of glass mosaics on walls. 250 m2 of Limestone strips to be fitted external. Floors are level. We are looking for a team...
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    External balcony waterproofing and tiling

    Hi everyone I have two external balconys that need refurbishment as leaking, The maintenance guy on site / block of flats , seems to think the construction of the balconys is as, 1 reinforced concrete construction 2 bitumen/asphalt waterproofing 3 quarry tiles finish 4 5mtr x 2 Mtr 5...
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    External tiling in January!

    Evening! Ideas please. My brother owns a sea front hotel in N Wales. He closes for approx 14 days from Jan 2nd in which time we carry out refurb work. This years tasks include tiling the front entrance ramp, I've not measured but it's 30 to 40 mtrs. The problems are obvious, it's an exposed site...
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    External Floor Tile for Concrete

    Hi everyone I'm looking to tile an open garden patio with some tiles, preferably with a finish with which does not slip and will be tough for garden use and furniture. What tile should I go for? Area is about 10 sqm, Location in London. All advice greatly appreciated thanks Jim
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    External corner, full height to half wall edge detail

    Hi, I am currently planning out my bathroom but am struggling with an edge detail and can find any other examples. I basically want to tile one wall(shower enclosure) full height then on a external corner change to half wall height for the rest of the bathroom. How do is best to set the tiles...
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    Fixing external tiles to rendered wall

    Hi, would anyone be able to advise me on fitting exterior tiles. They are ledge stone split face mosaic tiles. I am going to fit them to an outside wall which is brick and currently rendered and painted with stone paint. Do I need to hack off the render and fix to the brick after sealing them or...
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    Stain on External Porcelain Tile

    HI Folks, Having a real nightmare with a tiling project finished a few months ago. Have a stain that when cleaned with tile cleaner, reappears have getting wet. Base is 8 inch Screed, with reinforcing feathers in mix. Has Ardex external levelling compound over the screed. Used Ardex X78s...
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    External black limestone question

    Hi, was hoping someone could help. This is my first post, so apologies for asking a question straight away. Basically I have been laying a black limestone patio. There was some dust on the slabs and I washed it off with a sponge and tap water, however, it has now left grey marks on the...

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