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I've currently got a limestone hearth.
I want to tile over it with a slate tile ready for a multifuel stove, when I can afford it. Is a standard slate tile ok for a stove?
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Can I just go to any tiler for this job or someone that specialises in fireplaces? I don't want to...
Can anyone offer me any advice on tiling a fireplace please?
The tiles haven't been bought yet, but I will be tiling around an open fire place on to a recently plastered (brick) surface. Are there any pitfalls I should be watching out for? Any particular material/type of tile? The best way to...
Been asked to do a fireplace with porcelain tiles, these tiles will go right back under the chimney area, and will have a working fire basket on it. Just wondering if this was ok, and if so would i be alright using keraquick and ultracolour plus grout. Any advice will be appreciated.
Couple of questions I could do with some help on please all.
How do I know if they are porcelain or ceramic
They are glazed, and all the glaze is cracked.
I need to:
1. remove the grout - the channels are about a mm wide, so am I best using a stanley blade to dig out, any suggestions please...
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I am about to restore an old fireplace base that has many cracked/broken old tiles. Here's the pics
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I'm a novice at this kind of thing, and I've heard that the curved edge style tiles that were the original on the piece are very hard...
Hi, a first for me, been asked to tile a fireplace, have not yet looked at it or gave answer will be goint to look in couple of days, Is there anything i need to consider or know when tiling a fireplace, do i have to use a different type of adhesive or grout and does the tile need to be heat...
I've been asked to tile a fireplace and re grout a tatty looking bathroom..... tiles have been there 30 odd years and there is a tiled vanity unit and bath panel. The wall opposite has got embossed wallpaper newly put up so am figuring I will cover this up before I get the fein out!
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Hi all .
Does any one know of any tile - fireplace suppliers in the West Yorkshire area who stock 4" fireplace tiles with the rolled edges, or an internet shop.
Can only find 6" versions:mad2: but these just wont look right.
Hi All,
I had been asked if I could retile an old firplace where some of the tiles had come off and after having a look at the job and finding out that some of the tiles are infact missing it will need a total retile job doing as dont think are likely to be able to match due to age, and will...
hi there. can anybody help me out please. im going to be tiling a fireplace next week and well errr im a bit stumped! its the whole thing.where do i start?:huh2:
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Im looking for someone to restore my 1950's tiled fireplace. Most people state that they won't do it.
There are cracks that need filling, and then it needs re-painting and then glazing.
Im in Lincolnshire.
Is there anywhere that you can reccommend to me to do what I would like?
Many...
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I know this is basic but what is the best way to cut 1 inch slate around fireplace. As you can see in diagram 1 the carpet has been cut where the client had laid the slate in loose and then asked the carpet fitter to cut around the slate when he laid the carpet LOL but as you can see it...
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Got to lay some 1/2 inch slate in a fire place what is the best adhesive and grout to use and what sealer should i use also going on to concrete floor so do i seal that with Bal APD sealer only 4 tiles going down mind you regards Edd.
Hello people,i'm looking to tile over my fireplace and am after advice as to the best tils and adhesive to use to get the job done.
Any help and advice would be mostwelcome.
cheers,
craig
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I am building a fireplace into which a Jotul wood burnig stove will be fitted.
I would like to use natural stone tiles to face the inside of the fireplace - will they tolerate the heat?
Similarly, what heat-resistant adhesive and grouting should be used?
Thanks
Bob
Hi chaps!
I need some advice here. I have been to look at a job for a woman and it's tiling a fireplace. Had a search on the forum and couldn't find anything.
I haven't a clue what adhesive or grout to use and how long it should be left without being used etc.
Could do with help asap as I...
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Got a fireplace to tile very simple just 2 tiles across and 2 tiles deep the question concerning the width would you cut both ties so making them both the same or just cut 1 tile and leave the other whole, if i cut both tile they will be about 1 to 1 1/2 inch cuts i was going to cut...