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  1. Andy Allen

    fixing tin tiles..

    has anyone had any experience fixing tin tiles?? if so how did you cut them, what adhesive did you use, and do you grout them. thanks.
  2. Steve_Bcs

    Fixing jackoboard over existing dot & dab plasterboard - what thickness should I use.

    I’ve not been on for a while since completing a new fully tiled ensuite last year. Help on here was superb! Thank you. I’m onto the main bathroom now which has been gutted and then plaster-boarded. This was done 6 months ago. I’m thinking of creating a new shower cubicle which will have a...
    • Steve_Bcs
    • Thread
    • dab fixing jackoboard over plasterboard should thickness what
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: DIY Tiling Forum
  3. D

    Adhesive failure and fixing problem.

    Hi Gang Bit of background to my rambling query:- I needed to replace a bath that meant removing all the tiles on an end wall, fair enough hardly a big issue since killing the bath didn't matter, refix different tiles as a feature and job done (famous last words!) Problem is the old tiles...
  4. D

    Tile fixing

    Hello everyone This might sound like a silly question but I would like to know the answer. Please could someone tell me why it's not good practice to comb the back of the tile and not the wall? Thank you :)
  5. S

    fixing tiles to aqua4ma

    what adhesive to use for fixing large format tiles to aqua4ma wet room panels
  6. S

    Uneven just installed tiling job needs fixing asap

    I’ve recently had a bathroom wall tiled that isn’t as neat as I’d like and I need it fixing. Here’s a photo of the work. Hoping it doesn’t require completely removing everything. But if it does, I’d be looking for someone to remove and replace neatly ASAP. It was only grouted yesterday (Monday...
  7. D

    Length of time between applying primer and fixing tiles

    I'm having some tiles taken up and redone as they were previously fixed incorrectly (mainly lack of adhesive coverage). The contractors are asking to return on two separate days first to take up the tiles and prime the screed, and the second day to fix the the tiles. My question is, should they...
  8. 1

    6mm insulation board fixing (wedi)

    hi all, I need to fix my 6mm wedi over my ply subfloor ahead of installing UFH and tiles. As well as mechanically fixing the boards with screws / wedi washers do I need to use tile adhesive or can I use the wedi adhesive / sealant? I spoke to wedi who said their sealant can be used as an...
  9. Wishiwasatoptiler

    Fixing mirrored tiles, adhesive options

    Hi Looked at a job where the customer wants mirrored tiles within the field of other tiles, 300x300 size. About 2mm thick. Any adhesive options would be great, the background will be strapped, plasterboard walls. Cheers
  10. S

    Fixing to a Pocket Wall

    Good Morning Tilers, As usual, I mainly come to this forum when I have a question. I am doing an ensuite rebuild at home. I am installing a pocket wall for a sliding door, please see pictures attached. When I stripped the ensuite, I decided to replace the external plasterboard wall with 12mm...
  11. P

    tile fixing to stud wall query

    hello all, I am having an ensuite room built and want it tiled all over. one of the walls will be a stud wall which I want to have wood covered so as to have good fixing for cupboards etc. My questions are: 1) I thought of using thick plywood which I thought will need waterproof protection...
  12. F

    Mirrored glass metro levelled tiles, cutting and fixing??

    Hi, Got a job next week doing kitchen splashback in the above tiles. Firstly, what adhesive do you recommend. I use tilemaster adhesive for pretty much everything as that's what's stocked at my provider, so if you could recommend one of their adhesives that would be great. Or is it something...
  13. M

    Help needed... Tiler error needs fixing

    Last week I got my kitchen tiled with metro tiles. He had a day and a half to do the job as my kitchen designer booked him in. The first day he laid the tiles on the hob wall. The next day he laid the tiles by the sink and grouted the lot. Little did I know, but he used a ready mixed...
  14. N

    Sigma Sigma Simple Bevel Machine & Bench Fixing Kit

    Hi, Have the following for sale, purchased new from Pro Tiler Tools. 1 x Sigma Simple Bevel Machine (NEW 2017 MODEL) 36A4 1 x Sigma Simple Bevel Machine Bench Fixing Kit (New 2017 Model) 36C4 I purchased this hoping I could work a way out to do smaller tiles but unfortunately it hasn't...
    • NathanManchester
    • Thread
    • bevel cutter fixing machine sigma sigma cutter tile cutter
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: For-sale and Wanted
  15. D

    Jackoboard fixing spacing

    I am fixing 12mm Jackoboard (strictly Contract board from CTD) to a studwall with 600mm studs. The board is 2400x600mm and I am laying the long edge horizontally along several studs. I have fixed a screw into each stud along the horizontal edges (600mm centres) and also have fixed noggins 300mm...
    • DavidJ
    • Thread
    • fixing jackoboard spacing
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: DIY Tiling Forum
  16. M

    Low temp floor tile fixing

    Hi guys soon i have to do a garage floor but weather is not the greatest. All tile adesive diferent brands it not recomanded below 5 degree. I am puting antifracture mat down. My question is if anyone fited tiles under 5 degree temp and if there been problems? Thanks
  17. J

    Fixing mosaic's (horizontally)

    Hi there, I've done a couple of job's recently where the customer has wanted a horizontal mosaic border. Although the customer's have been pleased with the result I'm not! I'm a bit of a perfectionist and I'm looking for advice on fixing the mosaic (the 15 x 30mm type that come on a sheet...
  18. S

    Fixing a single tile

    I need to fix a single tile as a sink splashback in a cloakroom. The tile is a 600mm x 300mm porcelain tile. It's the tiles that were used for the flooring. I don't have any tile adhesive but I do have some tubes of gripfill and dow 785 bacteria resistant Silicon. As this is just a single tile...
  19. D

    Fixing tiles flush with the wall

    I am updating the downstairs toilet and have discovered the original 1920's floor tiles below the carpet are in not bad condition and we want to keep them. The need a little TLC and I asked about that in another thread. But, to keep the theme I have bought some matt black/white chequer mosaic...
    • DJM
    • Thread
    • canada fixing flush tile tiles wall
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  20. G

    Fixing Glass Shower Screen to wet room floor method?

    Hi, I'm researching the best method of fixing a 8mm glass shower screen to a wet room floor. Is there an adhesive that will do the job to avoid any floor penetration? Any advice gratefully received.
    • Geoff Stafford
    • Thread
    • fixing floor floor tiling former glass method room screen shower shower tray wet wet room wetroom
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Tanking and Wetrooms
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