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  1. M

    tiling a fireplace hearth

    i have constructed a concrete base, and plan to tile over it with quarry tiles. what adhesive and grout should be used?? thanks Matt
  2. M

    Tiling fireplace: What and who to use?

    Hi 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? from topps. Can I just go to any tiler for this job or someone that specialises in fireplaces? I don't want to...
  3. J

    Tiling a fireplace.

    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...
  4. P

    Fireplace advice

    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.
  5. E

    Edwardian Fireplace tiles

    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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    Creative Re-tiling of fireplace

    Hi all I am about to restore an old fireplace base that has many cracked/broken old tiles. Here's the pics nigeltufnell - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting 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...
  7. D

    fireplace

    whats the best addy and grout for a fireplace(never done one b4)its clay tiles and i prefer bal if that helps anyone(prob not!):carols:
  8. A

    tiling a fireplace

    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...
  9. A

    fireplace

    hi lads im tiling a fireplace in the next couple of days in quarry tiles which is the best adhesive and grout to use any tips would be fantastic help
  10. S

    Fireplace and re grout job

    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! The...
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  11. B

    fireplace tiles

    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.
  12. B

    fireplace

    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...
  13. C

    fireplace tiling

    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:
  14. U

    Fireplace restoration

    Hi 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...
  15. P

    best way to cut slate around fireplace

    Hi guys 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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    Fireplace -slate question

    Hi Guys 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.
  17. U

    Fireplace

    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
  18. A

    Fireplace

    Hi 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
  19. G

    Advice on tiling a fireplace.

    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...
  20. P

    Question on tiling a fireplace.

    Hi All 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...

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