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    How do I fill this gap between marble tile and metal window frame?

    Hello everyone. My building had bricking work done on the outside and it seems in the process they've yanked the shower window away from where it was seated before. Creating this gap between the tile and exterior frame. How do I fill this gap? Should I use grout or something else? Thank you!
  2. S

    Door mat gaps consideration

    Hi Tilers question for you please based on your what you believe to be a correct way / standard Front porch is it common practice to leave a gap under the door for a mat even if it's a small one ? when you are planning to re-tile this area Q 1: If you planned to lift the tiles in this area...
  3. TCI589

    New subfloor no expansion gaps

    Hi all, First time DIY tiles here. We fixed down a hardibacker subfloor yesterday with rapid set adhesive, etc. On 3 walls weve filled in the gap between the board and the wall in a complete brain fart. Overnight with the window open, we heard a series of popping noises from the floor. Is...
  5. S

    Wide grout gaps / Limestone

    Hi there, This is my first post. I've just finished laying approx 80m2 of Tudor white limestone with 6mm gaps. No major drama, but it has taken 6 months over evenings and weekends. I'm having a few issues with grouting. We want the grout to be flat, level with the face of the tile. I some...
  6. N

    Expansion Gaps

    New to the forum – excellent information! We have a large floor area tiled in a holiday home in Florida where there were some record temperatures last month. The tiling was done when the house was new 21 years ago onto the concrete slab base of the house and looked an excellent job. Two tiles...
  7. R

    Hexagonal tile/hardwood floor. Grout or Silicon gaps?

    Hi, I'm looking to use hexagonal tiles flowing into engineered oak floorboards on my bathroom floor. I've attached a link below to a nice example that I'm trying to simulate. https://images.app.goo.gl/Zmsh26rsYQsJtokT6 I'm concerned that if I use grout on the transitions, the grout lines will...
  9. N

    Big gaps in shower wall grout

    I’ve just had a tile shower installed and went to clean it for the first time after it’s been installed. Haven’t used it yet. When I was cleaning I’ve seen a few big gaps in the grout in a couple of the lines. Also around the window the grout is all cracked and completely missing in most cases...
  10. A

    Expansion gaps and transitions!!

    HI all, hoping for some help in terms of expansion and transition. I am tiling around 70sqm of floor in 600x600 porcelain. Tiling throughout, various spaces (utility, Kitchen, Hall, through room). I have some questions around some transitions and edges that I am hoping for some advice on...
  11. M

    How to fill gaps in shower tiles?

    I have recently fitted a new riser rail in the shower, and this has left me with a couple of gaps in the tiles where the brackets for the old riser rail were, and I’d be very grateful if you could tell me what I need to do to fill them. Is grouting sufficient? Will I need to tank the...
  13. Wayne Brown

    Split faced tiles unsightly gaps

    These need tidying up as the tiler didn't give em the attention he should have some unsightly gaps can these be grouted if so what would be best to use. Cheers kop
  14. G

    large format tile gaps

    I am laying some large format tiles 100cm x 50cm soon and i always thought the gaps should be 4mm plus ? however you see many tile jobs with small gaps eg, 2mm ? I would really appreciate some feedback please
  15. P

    UFH in extension, expansion gaps? Large format tiles?

    Hello everyone, we are in need of some sound advice on a dilemma we cant get 100% answers to, we are having a single storey extension and knocking out the back wall and dining room wall to form one large open kitchen/living area. We intend to fit wet UFH to the new part of the extension but we...
  17. N

    Newbie Looking For Advice on Expansion Gaps With UFH System

    Hi all, My name is Nic and I have signed up to the forum after reading quite a few very helpful threads over the last few weeks. My question is regarding a Wundafloor UFH system, which I know straight away is going to get a load of negative feedback but I have spoken to Mapei Technical...
    • Nic B
    • Thread
    • advice expansion gaps looking newbie system ufh
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  18. C

    Gaps between Floor tiles and Skirting?

    Over the past few weeks I have had a new concrete floor put down with under floor heating and porcelain tiles on top. The skirting has just gone on and I have noticed in some areas that there is rather a big gap 3mm-5mm. Is this something that I should just accept or make an issue of? This is...
    • Chris101
    • Thread
    • canada floor floor tiles floor tiling gaps skirting tile tiles
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Best Floor Tiles
  19. J

    Split face gaps, how to prevent

    Got a feature wall in split face stone tiles to do. Trouble is the tiles are different sizes which create unsightly gaps, more than usual. What's best way to avoid this without cutting every tile with the grinder? Im wedging gaps here and there but still get the odd 4/5mm gap, cheers
  21. U

    expansion gaps

    hi, i am laying a porcelain floor onto an old screed with flexible adhesive, it is 8m x 7m, do i need an expansion joint or expansion perimeter? tom
  22. O

    Help !!! Split face slate tiles with gaps!

    Hi My tiler has just put some split face slate tiles on a feature wall and the customer is complaining that there are gaps between the tiles. I understand it is a natural product and uneven but was wondering if anybody knew of any work around ??? I understand they can't be grouted ? Help !!
    • Oaks
    • Thread
    • aus gaps help slate split face tile tiles usa
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Australia Tiling Forum
  23. M

    fixing grout gaps in shower cubicle

    Hi there! A friend has a shower cubicle where there are a couple of little gaps (5-10 mm) in the grout. Doesn't look like it has fallen out but like it was sloppy grouted to start with. The shower has been used for several years. Do you think there is water damage behind the tiles now? Is is ok...
    • Mirjam
    • Thread
    • aus fixing gaps grout shower tile grout usa
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Australia Tiling Forum
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    Newly tiled hallway but gaps all around the edges

    Hi We have just had our hallway floor tiled. I am very happy with the tiling itself and paid the tiler when he left late on Sunday. However on closer inspection the next day I realised that there are gaps along most of the edges (ie, where the tiles meet the skirting board). In a few places...
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    inset mirror, floor expansion gaps with ufh?

    Hello, New here, been reading tons of posts and found some great info on this site :). Half way through my first go at tiling, got the bathroom walls done leaving a frame of mosaic for a mirror and im about to start on the floor, then finally piece in around the bath and make a bath panel to...
    • thompo
    • Thread
    • aus expansion floor floor tiling gaps mirror ufh usa
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
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