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    DIY Tiler - 90 sq m of large format porcelaine tiling making me nervous!

    Hi! I'm having a new extension built on my house. In fact, I've spent today putting in the CAT6 ethernet network (cables and conduit) and bashing through the old gable wall to join the two lofts. But that's another story. My wife also ordered the 600x400mm porcelaine floor tiles (10mm thick)...
    • PJPro
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    • bathroom diy do it yourself find a tiler floor format kitchen large large format porcelain porcelain tile porcelain tiles tiler tilers directory tiling usa walls and floor
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    • Forum: DIY Tiling Forum
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    tuscan leveling system

    Could anyone tell me if they have used the Tuscan tile levelling sytem or Rubi equivalent. I am interested to know if it is has a serious use and is it worth the money as it seems to be very expensive. Would love to hear from anyone that has used or uses it and the feedback on either system...
    • marcus
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    • floor format large lash clips leveling leveling system levelling qep raymondi rubi system tile levelling system tpt usa
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum
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    large format tile adhesive

    Hi, I need to fix 600 x 300 x 9.5 mm ceramic tiles to plasterboard that has had the skim removed to expose the plasterboard (also in some areas the plasterboard has been plastered over). So if I understand this thread correctly I need to: Prime the plasterboard with Everbuild SBR (does it...
    • milesd
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    • adhesive format large large format tile tile adhesive usa
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum
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    perfils for large format tiles

    my question is do you use them and if you do how do you fix them?
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    Which Mapei Adhesive for 10mm Large format porcelain tiles

    Hello, laying down 44mm x 66mm porcelain floor tiles on perfectly level floor. which adhesive shall I use? Mapei Keraquick or Keraflex? Datasheet for keraflex says surfaces ready for use in 14 days, do you have to wait that long, its a bathroom floor. Any guidance appreciated. Thanks
    • ap222
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    • adhesive format grout large large format large format porcelain mapei mapei adhesive mapei grout porcelain porcelain tile porcelain tiles tile tile adhesive tiles usa which
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    • Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum
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    Dog eared screed for large format tiles

    This is another example of the use of a dog eared screed. This time rather than making up the difference in thickness between tile and mosaic, this one shows how to overcome the problem of different thickness of tile. The dark tile is 900mm x 315mm x 12mm, the tile to be inserted as a...
    • The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP
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    • format large large format screed tile tiles usa
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    • Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum
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    Templates for large format tiles

    I know this has been covered in the past, but this may help new people get over a tricky cut. The tile is 900mm x 315mm (quite heavy) so here are some tips on getting a perfect cut, using a template. pic 1 shape needed, step 1 using cardboard make a template ( same size as tile) step two...
    • The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP
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    • format large large format tile tiles usa
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum
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    large format course

    hi guys, Just wondering if anyone knows of a course specialising in large format tiles. As we all know tiles are getting bigger and bigger. These require a different skill set to your usual ceramics and i havent had any proper training on this and would be interested to do some. James
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    Large format tile adhesive confusion

    Hello I am a little confused as to what tile adhesive I should be using. I am thinking of 300mm * 600mm tiles in either ceramic or porcelain. I am tiling mostly on to a plywood 'box' I am building from WBP ply (and a little onto skimmed and then painted plaster board- only one row, weight...
    • pe+e
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    • adhesive format large large format tile tile adhesive usa
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum
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    B and Q lash pegs

    Went to a customer today to lay 25mt conservertry floor 60 * 45 porcelain from b and q the guy in the store told him you need to use these pegs to get everything flat ( no lipping) he paid about £40 for them what a joke I assured him everything would be fine......topps are going to sell them...
    • robbbin
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    • clips floor format large lash lash clips levelling qep raymondi rubi spacer system tile levelling system tile wedges tpt usa wedges
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum
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    first large format polished porcelain job

    Hi all looking for some advice and tips on laying large format polished porcelain. I've got a kitchen job coming up soon with some polished porcelain tiles 600x600 I'm going to be laying insulation board, underfloor heating mat, SLC & then the large format porcelain tiles. I've laid...
    • Matthew77
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    • find a tiler format job jobs large large format polished polished porcelain porcelain porcelain tile porcelain tiles tiling job tiling jobs tiling work usa work
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum
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    Larger format bumpy whites?

    I need to source some gloss or satin bumpy whites for a customers bathroom but she wants something larger than 250 x 200's but no larger than 600 x 300. Any ideas where I might find some, I've drawn a blank with my usual suppliers? Cheers, Daz
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    Advice needed: Best adhesive for large format?

    Hey fellow tilers, Quite new to tiling, done a course and done several jobs with success, however I have a job at the moment and the customer has 30x50cm ceramics, to go on to plasterboard. Just wondering if anyone has advice on a particular adhesive I should use, I know it will be powder...
    • tilereophonics
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    • adhesive advice best format large large format needed tile adhesive usa
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum
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    lash clips not for me!

    was a review on this product a while ago so i bought them from (tradetiler) to help stop lipage problems and to see if they are any good.well was laying 450mm sq porcelain tiles in a kitchen floor and got the tub out and layed my tile then sliped it under 2" from each side as directed and...
    • garretridge
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    • clips floor format large lash lash clips levelling not qep raymondi rubi spacer system tile levelling system tile wedges tpt usa wedges
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum
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    lash clips from tradetiler

    got my order today from dave quick as usual thanks dave and had ordered the much debated lash clips to help with lipage and have got a porcelain floor to start tommorow so gone to give therm a try and see if they are any good will keep you informed 2morrow of how it goes!:thumbsup:
    • garretridge
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    • clips find a tiler floor format large lash lash clips levelling qep raymondi rubi spacer system tile levelling system tile wedges tiler tilers directory tpt usa wedges
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum
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    large format tiles & uneven walls

    Hi all I'm starting a job tomorrow with some large tiles 550 x 320 & the walls to be tiled above the bath are quite uneven as they are rustic old cottage walls. (when putting the length of my 6ft level on the wall i could get my finger behind it in the middle) so that must be 10-15 mm I'm...
    • Matthew77
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    • format large large format tile tiles uneven usa wall walls
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum
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    large format tiles on floating floor

    Hi, quick question, got to quote on a new build downstairs kitchen floor which is covered in chipboard, I believe its a floating floor (feels like it lol!) Guy would like those famous 600x600mm bq tiles laid ..I have real concerns about laying these tiles on this type of floor. I would of...
    • psychowitch
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    • floating floor floor tiling format large large format tile tiles usa
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum
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    Topps big yellow large format cutter £150.00 ono

    Hi all, I bought this cutter a couple of weeks ago as a bit of an emergency, I have another cutter on order but needed one immediately and it was probably cheaper than hiring for a week or so. Only used on 1 job approx 25 cuts. its the topps 900 watt 600mm wet cutter retail £229.00 and out of...
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    large format mosaics

    Seen a job, large format tiles with large format mosaics, them being 12" x12" sq. They are not the same thickness as the tiles. Would I'd be right in saying make a notched piece of ply to the depth of the said mosaics and tap them in as per usual? Its freaked me out the size, but surely the same...
    • Fred
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    • format large large format mosaic mosaic tiling mosaics usa
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum
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    White Gloss or Matt Tiles large format

    Hi, I am looking to purchase large white either gloss or matt finish tiles for a kitchen floor. I need approx 22 m.sq. ideally in porcelain but ceramic will be fine. Tiles also need to be rectified edges and totally flat to achieve a minimal grout joint. I am sure you will know the effect I am...
    • chr15athome
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    • format gloss large large format matt tile tiles usa white
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum
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