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  1. M

    My first bathroom project

    Hi all. I'm just wanting a little help regarding my first tiling project, my bathroom. One of the walls is out of plumb by quite a bit so I plan to plasterboard the bottom half to sort it out. Which sort of plasterboard would you recommend for it, does it need to be waterproof? Also would it...
  2. S

    My first bathroom project

    Hello, I am just setting about doing my first full bathroom DIY job (not pro at all) and have managed to do most things through internet research etc. The project in question is a bathroom that currently has a shower over bath, W/C, sink and a wall hung radiator. The room is approx 280cm across...
  3. B

    Hi, looking for some support with first travertine bathroom. Thank you

    Hi everyone, I'm a couple of weeks away from beginning my first tiling job in my bathroom. I've been searching this site for several days now and have a few ideas but there's just so much to absorb and I would be really grateful for some clarity. I'd like to be able to give something back...
    • Beags
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    • bathroom first looking support thank you travertine usa
    • Replies: 58
    • Forum: Bathroom Tiling Advice
  5. G

    First bathroom tiling job! Any advice appreciated.

    Well, it's not just a bathroom, I'm doing the wetroom downstairs too. The bathroom is basically just the floor, with a 6" high plinth for the bath which has been build from 6x2 and marine ply. The shower is in a corner and has a stud wall built on one side, giving a 3 sided shower. Can I...
    • gerryk
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    • advice bathroom bathroom tiling find a tiler first job jobs tiling tiling job tiling jobs tiling work usa work
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: Bathroom Tiling Advice
  6. C

    Marble tiles to a first floor bathroom

    Hi and thank you for letting me post a question! I would like to ask anyone out there for comments/advice concerning a small project. I am in the throws of tracking down marble wall tiles that would cover a bathroom area of aprox 26 square metres (allowing for damage/breaks). The intention is...
    • Cappuccino cath
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    • bathroom first floor floor tiling marble tile tiles usa
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Bathroom Tiling Advice
  7. R

    first bathroom job

    hi all,im 25 and im new to this forum,i done a four day course at northeast tiling traing and i must say it was brilliant learned a hell of a lot,after starting my first shower room i would just like a few comments to see what people think,i think it looks good and i have taken my time on it as...
    • robbiethetiler
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    • bathroom find a tiler first job jobs tiling job tiling jobs tiling work usa work
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Bathroom Tiling Advice
  9. R

    First tile cutter-What do i go for?

    Hi all, Have just joined this forum and find it so helpful and i'm not even a tiler yet!! I'm doing an nvq course in October and am already starting to think about which tile cutter would be the best investment. I've seen so many on the market, manual, electric, cheap and expensive ones. I...
  10. S

    First Rubi cutter which one?

    Just finished my course at PTS Harlow and ready to start i was using a rubi 60 tx version i think at the course. which model would you recommend for a versatile all rounder/ thanks
  11. W

    My First Cutter

    Good afternoon guys. After tackling a few tiling projects at home and getting on OK with them, I took the plunge and a did a 2 week course. Very enjoyable and will be returning to do another 2 weeks later in the year - want to start up on my own doing a bit after years of working in offices and...
  13. C

    Tiling a Wetroom/bathroom for the first time.

    Hi, I am attempting to tile my bathroom for the first time turning it into a wetroom/bathroom. I have bought an Aquadry wetroom kit which comes with waterproof boards. The bathroom is on the 2nd floor and it has an existing wooden floor. (floor boards) My questions are as follows: 1) Do I...
    • cgadmin23
    • Thread
    • bathroom first tanking tiling time usa waterproofing wetroom wetroom tiling
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Bathroom Tiling Advice
  14. J

    My first wet cutter

    Hi all, looking to purchase a wet cutter. As it's my first one I don't want to spend more than £100. Scewfix have the Titan SF180T1 at £40, Erbauer ERB180C at £49 and the Rexon TC1150AL at £59 or there's the Plasplugs Mastertiler DWW180 over at Trade Tiler for £92. Will the Titan be sufficent or...
  15. A

    first cutter

    Hi all . I ,m looking at this montolit cutter Montolit Porcelain Tile Cutter Model 43A2 - 17" NEW which i can pick up for £60 . Has anyone used this cutter if so what are your thoughts on it . How will it compare to a rubi ts 30 . Thanks Neil
  17. M

    First bathroom!

    Hi, Just added a picture of my first bathroom floor, (mine!). Hope it has attached! I was thinking of offering free tiling to local businesses such as pubs or office kitchens just to get a bit of hands on experience and have some pics for my portfolio. Has anyone done this before? If so what...
  18. M

    My first bathroom floor onto timber, help pls

    Hi all. I'd like some advice on boarding out a bathroom floor pls. I have a floor that has lino ontop of chipboard floor,which is onto the existing floorboards. The customer wants me to tile 300x300 tiles onto the floor, but as soon as i walked into the bathroom the floor felt all spongey. All...
    • Matthew77
    • Thread
    • bathroom first floor floor tiling help timber usa
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Bathroom Tiling Advice
  19. J

    First bathroom

    Hi, This is my first post so please go easy on me. I have my first bathroom to do for a friend and was wondering what I should use for the floor so that i can tile on it. I presume it has to be waterproof but was wondering what is best to use and roughly how much it costs. Thanks in advance.
  21. W

    Pics of first bathroom

    Ive just finished tiling my first full bathroom and thought i would post sum pics for you to praise/constructive critisism!i will put them in an album in my profile Also i have one problem. i took the toilet out and have went to refit it 2nite but it is leaking! i think i may have replace the...
  22. Q

    Tiling Bathroom - what wall first?

    Apologies if this has come up before - about to tile bathroom, having just tilied floor. I have worked out where tiles will go including around window - jave primed walls and ready to go. Understand battens (horiz and vert) go up in lower corner and tiles laid in horizontal walls bottom to...
  23. F

    floor tiles - my first attempt

    Hi all, tomorrow I'll start tiling my concrete floor. It is level (more less) so hopefully all will be ok. I plan to use mapei primer first and that wickes adhesive to floor tiles. Tiles are quite big squares and i intend to make a diamond pattern. Any advice for a tiling noob like me? Whats...
    • funkykoval
    • Thread
    • first floor floor tiles floor tiling tile tiles usa
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Best Floor Tiles
  25. T

    2 bathrooms floors, Completed the first one today

    Alreet guys Started a job today, two small bathroom, underscharged cos its a 3 day job and not a two day jon i intisipated. Never mind Done the main bathroom today. Even grouted in the same day. Do you think this was a wise move. only wanted to do it today was cos i got my Washboy today and...
    • tysfoot
    • Thread
    • bathroom bathrooms first floor floor tiling floors today usa
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Bathroom Tiling Advice
  26. A

    first bathroom finished in 5 days!

    hi all just finished my first bathroom 21 m2.:hurray: Is 5 days to long for doing this? how long could u do it? Also struggled a wee bit around the window recess.got I was not sure when the best time to put the beads on. any tips would be great :grin:
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