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    Marble Fireplace On New Plaster

    We are replacing an old fireplace surround for a new marble one. The old surround has been ripped out and the wall re-plastered (hardwall and multi-finish) today. Do you guys reckon we would be safe to install the new fireplace on Friday (i.e. the plaster would have only had 2 days to dry) using...
  2. kilty55

    crackle glazed tiles ona fireplace

    hi all,got an enquiry regarding these tiles for a fireplace which is in use with coal...are they suitable in your opinions? i was thinking they may take on some dicolouration after a while?
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    Mounting large tiles on a brick fireplace

    I am in the process of mounting 12"x36" tiles to an existing brick fireplace. I was thinking the best route would be to apply bonding agent to the bricks, let dry then apply standard thinset using a large square notched trowel to mount the tiles. Also back butter each tile for adhesion. Any...
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    Fireplace tiling

    At some point this summer I will be tiling a concrete block fireplace. My ? is to allow movement between the different materials (slate tile/concrete block) I am planning on mudding the wall with a stainless mesh attached to the block by means of mechnical fastners is this the best method? Also...
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    Fireplace tilling

    Hi all, new member so excuse any delays or errors i make when posting or replying. I have a fireplace which has had the fireback removed to leave just the bare block wall. I want to but a fire grate or dog basket into it to make it a use able fire and would like to know if it is possible just...
  6. J

    Pictures: Slate Fireplace Feature

    An interesting job using 600x100 brazilian slate strips, it made a nice feature. Has anyonelse been doing any feature walls in living rooms etc. ?
  7. U

    Tiling over existing tiles on fireplace

    Hi there I have recently moved house and there are original solid fuel fireplaces throughout the house. I dont like the tiles on one of the fireplaces. Can you tile over existing tiles on it and if so how easy or hard is it to do. Are there any tradesman in the Central Scotland area who would...
  8. S

    In a pickle with Aquapanel substrate, around a fireplace

    Hi, I'll admit upfront this is a bodge, but I want to try it before having to spend "real money". I have fitted aquapanel (cement board) on the front of my new hole-in-the-wall gas fireplace, this is where the problems start! (I probably should have used Supalux in hind sight) The temperature...
  9. M

    adhesive and grout for fireplace surround

    Hi All. We're going to be tiling around a newly installed multi fuel stove (4Kw) and just wondering if there is any special adhesive that we should use. The tiles are all porcelain 10 x 10 and much larger on the hearth 30 x 60. Would a standard B&Q porcelain tile adhesive do? Mcfro
    • mcfro
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    • adhesive fireplace grout tile adhesive tile grout usa
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    • Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum
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    Self leveling an uneven fireplace for tiling

    I have an old very uneven concrete base which I need to self level then tile. The Everyread self leveling compound says that I should use PVA for bonding. I've seen others comment that you don't need to prime first. Can somebody please give me a definitive answer? Thanks for reading.
  11. S

    Restoring fireplace tiles

    Hello, I bought a new house in Jan and yesterday discovered a 1920s tiled fireplace behind a gas fire and surround! The tiles are what I would call 'London Underground' tiles and are dark/mid green. I love the fireplace but there are quite a few chips and drill holes in the surface. Does anyone...
  12. S

    Laying a limestone hearth for a fireplace

    Hello, I am looking for some advice about laying a fireplace front hearth of Porto Beige limestone and very much hope someone could help. I have some 20mm thick slabs which are 600mm square and are leftovers from our kitchen floor which was laid by a true craftsman ten years ago. The...
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    Fireplace Hearth

    Hi all, My Brother has asked me to build & tile a fireplace hearth for him, this is something i have never done before. I will have no worries about the tiling its just the construction of the hearth am seeking advice on. I am aware all materials used will need to be non combustabile and...
  14. U

    A couple of fireplace Q's...

    Hi! Googled around and not found any definitive help then found you so thought I would ask here for some advice...?! We've just replaced our fire grate and ripped the old 1930's surround out and need to replace - our ideal is wood surround and tiles inside. I'm guessing the tiles will have to be...
  15. STEVO

    tiles for inside fireplace?

    Hi lads and lasses, was chatting to a customer other day after finishing the 2 bathrooms and they thinking of tiling inside the fireplace around the wood stove. What sort of tiles are/are not suitable for this if anyone can help?
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    Adhesive suitable for tiling inside a fireplace.

    Any advice please as to suitable adhesive to use for putting tiles on the inside of a newly constructed fireplace, prior to having wood burning stove installed. All I can seem to find in B & Q and other stores is waterproof adhesive suitable for kitchens and bathrooms. Would this withstand...
    • Geriatric tiler
    • Thread
    • adhesive fireplace tile adhesive tiling usa
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum
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    Tiling onto inside of fireplace - to house stove!

    Hi. I have just bought a house, and a stove... The stove is to go into an old fireplace that I have revealed in the kitchen. To meet ventilation regulations I will be tiling onto the brick of the chimney breast. This is the only way I can allow 100mm each side of the stove. I am very...
  18. S

    Fireplace retile

    Hi all, Ive been asked to retile a fireplace for a customer who already has the new tiles. Im going to have a look at the fireplace and tiles on friday, is there anything i should be looking out for ( common pitfalls etc ). Customer wants me to tile over the existing, not keen at all on that...
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    Marble fireplace

    hi troops. im on a job at the moment and the guy wants his Marble fireplace restored. It is Beige coloured marble and needs a bit of filling here and there between the mantelpiece and the legs. He wants it looking glossy again as it is years old and has been maintained since before he bought...
  20. M

    tiling a fireplace hearth

    Hi wonder if anyone can help i am after some black tiles that i can lay on a concrete base for a hearth for a solid fuel coal fire, tried limestone slabs but they have cracked under the heat, they were 2no. 600mm x 600mm slabs so need something equalling this size. Am thinking porcelain might...

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