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    external tiling

    Hi all new to this site and was looking for some expert advice please. Here we go i am a builder and have just been asked to tile a driveway which requires the full treatment. Heres what i was planning digging out stoning up with membrane then concreting flexible adhesive and tile obviously...
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    External natural material bull nose type edging tils

    Hi all, Would be very grateful for advise on this: Fitting 600 x 300 ceramiic wall tiles 10 mil deep, Rectified edge (horizontly fixed) and have recessed part of the stone wall (800h x 200w) to form a recess for bath products etc - problem is that although I have good experience of cutting...
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    External corner running out

    After some advice on an external corners that is running slightly out from bottom to top. Should I cut the tiles to the greatest width? The edge will be covered by trim, just concerned that the other edge will sit slightly lower than the trim level. Any advice appreciated. (diyer)
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    Tiling around windows and external corners

    I'm after some advice please on getting the levels correct so that the tiles between the outer edge of the windows and the cill are spot on. I already know about finding the highest point and using that to frame the window. Do I allow 2mm over the edge and also the depth of the tile or is...
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    External corners for diyer

    HiDIYer here doing my first bathroom and tiling project.Firstly just want to say this site has been really helpful, so far and would like to say thanks to all posters.Got an external corner on boxing in for new shower pipework. Decided we want to use mitred/bevelled edges rather than trim. Using...
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    Tiling onto external concrete step

    I can't find this one listed but Im sure it probably is so apologies if that's the case... I have been asked to tile a step of all things & im going to take a look tomorrow to suss it out. Customer wants her back door step tiling & has bought slate tiles. Im unsure of size & type at this stage...
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    Travertine external corners and window recess.

    Good morning all, I'm about to start fitting 600 x 400 travertine wall tiles next week in my bathroom and am a little unsure as to the best way to go round external corner and also install the edging for the window recess. The common ways seem to be either Mitre or Butt join the tiles or to...
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    low temperature external tiling

    Hi everyone, Hope you're all warm and well! Hoping that I can get some input on something. I've got an external wall to tile next week, but I'm concerned about the low temperatures we're experiencing right now. I generally use Keraquick, but the tech details state that it shouldn't be used in...
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    Help prepping treads and risers on external steps

    Okay I know its late but need some help getting my head around this one. Got 15 steps to do for a builder I work for but when they stripped away the old mort they discovered that there was a gap between each step ( the internal angle between the bottom of the riser and the tread) Anyway the...
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    tile trim on external window

    Hi, im tiling a splashback and the tiles go about 3 tiles up on the window any tips on how to acheive the best finish without using a corner peice or a 3 way cut? Plastic trim Cheers Paul
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    Tiling on external painted masonry

    Hi Folks, Just finished painting the rendered wall in my garden before getting ready to tile the floor however i am dissapointed with the finish on the wall. I am now considering tiling the wall aswell but have a problem now that it has been painted. Any advice on a solution would be very...
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    external corner

    Hi, Im in the middle of doing my first tilling job and have come to a problem! Im tilling a new kitchen floor with porcelain tiles (445x445mm) Our Aga cooker was put on a concrete plinth as is the norm but unfortunately was made too big and had to be cut down afterwards. this left an edge with...
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    External Mosiac Advice needed

    Hi everyone Firstly, I hope this is posted in right place? apologies if not. I am about to embark on a project with my students to produce an external mosaic tree, which will be approximately 10 ft tall. My concern is the board. I have considered treating marine ply with yacht varnish but have...
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    Tiling external pathway on top of old concrete?

    Hi My dad has an old concrete pathway around his small bungalow and up to his front door. The old concrete is crumbling in a number of places, more so as a result of the recent freezing weather. He has had a landscaper round to look at ovr paving the concrete with paving slabs, however this...
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    External 2 part Latex SLC

    Hi Everybody, I am having some extensive work done in my back garden and have now reached the final stages before laying porcelain tiles outside. My builder has asked to me to get in a 2 part Latex levelling compound to prepare the substrate for tiling. I am fortunate enough to have a family...
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    External speakers for a laptop?

    Can you get them? if so what are the best ones? :thumbsup:
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    external quarry tile job

    hi dudes ! ive got a external pathway to tile with 6 by 6 quarry tiles . the pathway has quarrys on already but the customer wants me to take the whole lot and replace with new ones as there all chipped etc. what addy is best for these tiles ? looks like origonal tiles are bedded in sand and...
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    Fitting slate effect tiles to external concrete block wall

    Hi all, I need to tile a 5-6 block high external wall just need a bit of advice as far as what notched trowel to use etc? addy has come with these rapid set weber. Thanks alot.
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    British Standard for setting out walls/ external corners?

    Hey folks, anyone know if Bristish standards state setting out method for setting out of wall tiles at external corners? I tend to set out in such a way that once fixed the apex of the tiled corner will be plumb (rather than having tapered cuts) I think this is better than having an out of...
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    trim for external floors

    Hi All I'm currently looking for some tile trim to finish/edge some floor tiles on a balcony I'm pricing up. I've been quoted £39 a length (2.5m) for 12mm stainless steel trim & I am having trouble finding any other places that stock stainless trims to get an idea of prices. Is it just...

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