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    large format tiles on plaster.

    morning, would some of you guys give me some advice please, i have a customer who wants me to put some floor tiles on the wall (600 x 400,) , the walls have been skimmed over with fresh plaster but it was only done 4 days ago, but the customer wants me to get on with it now, if i prime the...
  2. R

    Levelling out a aqual panel wall for tiling large format

    Hi All, I have boarded a wall with aqua panel, dot and dabbed and then plugged and screwed to give a mechanical fixing. Despite best efforts in ensuring all boards were level and no lippage between the joints, one of the boards seems to have pulled in too much along the top . I’ve put a...
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    levelling system

    Just tried the one from b&q today with 600 x 300s and wow... What can i say!!!!... Utter crap!!! its simply no match for a skilled man with a straight edge, Imo it would make a half decent diy guy get really good diy results ( at best ) its certainly not for a pro. Its not fast either and...
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    Wetroom Wall - Large Format Tile on WPB plywood

    Hi Everyone, I am making wetroom. In the shower area I have 1mt X 1mt area which has 25mm WPB plywood primed with Bal Bond SBR. The rest of the wall and other walls are covered with 20mm Marmox board levelled to the plywood. I am thinking of using Mapei Shower Waterproofing Kit. The tile...
  5. stone tiler

    Large format snapper. Recommendations please

    Evening all, Got a couple of jobs coming up using 950mm and 1050mm length tiles so decided to treat myself to a new cutter. Seen the Rubi TX1200N and looks good (already got a TX700 and I'm happy/used to that). Anyone got one of these mega Rubis? Any problems I should consider befoer hitting...
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    35m2 small format tiles London SE18

    Hi guys, I'm currently refurbishing an upstairs property in Woolwich and could use a quote for the tiling work required. The work is over 2 rooms a landing and small hallway. Property has 7x2 joists which have been boarded out ready and we should also have all materials on site including...
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    Raimondi levelling pegs tested on a recent job

    Hey all. I said I would post my experience using Raimondi floor levelling pegs. Got a complete set from Kwik splt what i thought would do the job for a 34 metre floor using 60 x 30 porcelain tiles, so 500 3mm base clips and 200 wedges. I would say the cost was was around the £80 mark. Sounds...
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    levelling systems

    This may sound controversial. These systems remove a lot of the skill from our trade, anyone can use them in guessing and Prob get great results. Where does that leave the true craftsmen in our trade?? This really is the great leveller (unhappy face)
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    Large Format Tile Adhesive - some queries!

    Good Afternoon and Merry Christmas everyone, and congratulations and thanks for a very informative forum adn excellent research for all things tiling; both professional and novice. I have read the forums with great interest over the past weeks as I begin to embark on two DIY tiling projects in...
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    What size Rubi wheel for large format travertine?

    I've only got a 6 mm at the mo and am ordering another , the tiles are 800x400 filled trav . Is it worth spending the extra on gold ?
  11. D

    I am looking at a New rubi wheel for large format trav..

    Is it worth paying the extra for a gold one , or just 12-18mm silver ? The tiles are big babies , 800x400 unsure of the thickness?
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    Atr leveling system expensive

    Hi im a new member , was hoping you guys could give me your opinon on the Atr leveling system . Is to expensive ?
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    RAMONDI tile levelling system

    well out of curiosity more than anything i bought the system from quick-split ,and had my first go with it , it was great fun,and much to my surprise WORKED VERY WELL !!! it would deffo slow you down i think:smilewinkgrin: but when i stood back and looked at it i thought it made the tiling look...
  14. darren pealing

    Lash clips and riamonde levelling systems

    Anybody used the riamonde levelling system,I have used the lash clip ones but it hurts your fingers after a while,thinking of going the painless way,or do I stick to doing it without either to keep the cost down as you can spend £30/£60 a standard size bathroom,for the clips
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    Levelling Systems

    Hi everyone, my name is Terry, from Australia
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    Remove Plaster or Overboard - Solid Walls & Large Format Tiles?

    What's the best method for preparing solid walls which have been plastered, ready for tiling with large and heavy stone tiles (e.g. 600x400 marble)? a) Would you remove the plaster and hope that underneath the walls have been rendered? Otherwise the browning or hardwall would need to come off...
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    pricing large format tiles

    I was wondering what people would charge for a 34 metre floor 600 by 600 pocelain the customer is adament he is tiling on plywood he is also tiling a 18 metre kitchen floor in quartz tiles i would appreciate any feedback on this the job is at least 6 weeks off but the customer wants a rough idea...
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    Floor preparation for large format porcelain tiles

    Just doing a bathroom reburb. The floor is to be tiled in 600x600x10mm porcelain tiles. Bathroom size approx 2.5mx2.5m. As I had to lift a lot of the floorboards for the new pipework, I decided to replace the lot with 18mm WBP ply. The plan then was to use Ditra and then tile. I'm just a little...
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    Large format stone

    Hi guys got a job 230 mts of 900*600 limestone 22mm thick anyone got an idea of a pattern to use client has asked, also he wants an expansion joint what would you suggest also joint size do you reckon Thanks Rob
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    mosaic format

    I'm trying to work out the best format for a stone mosaic floor and just want to get your opinions on which is the best format you want want the mosaic in if you were asked to set it. For example, you have a client who wants you to tile a floor (marble tiles,standard size) leaving a 2m x 2m...

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