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    Granite tiles on uneven concrete with bitumen

    Hi all, This is my first time laying floor tiles and I've got a few questions. I'm looking to tile the floor of a downstairs loo (about 1m x 1.5m). So far I've bought the tiles which are about 30cm square granite and I've removed the old Marley tiles. The floor is concrete screed with the...
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    • bitumen concrete granite tile tiles uneven usa
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    • Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum
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    HELP - Need to drill holes in granite worktop

    Have acquired a piece of polished granite. This is 30mm thick. I want to use it as a vanity top in my bathroom with a counter-top basin on top. The problem is I need to drill two holes in this - one for the tap the other for the waste. Whats the best approach here.. 1. Get a professional in to...
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    • Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum
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    Granite

    Hi guys, What would be the going rate for Granite 250x300x12.?
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    Polished black Granite gone dull

    Hi all Just been to have a look at a granite floor that was laid about a week ago and some of the tiles have gone dull , asked the coustimer if they had been sealed and he said he was not sure , so i dought they were. Is there any way of making them look good again :thumbsup:
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    Advice needed - Granite tiles

    I have a job this week to lay granite tiles in a bathroom, thing is the guy is telling me he has a concrete floor and I recon its chipboard. So if it is chipboard would I be right in saying that the whole bathroom suite will have to come out and replace the chipboard with ply and backer board...
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    Granite tiles in bathroom

    HI ALL, JUST GOT A JOB TO LAY 4M2 ON A BATHROOM FLOOR, 1ST TIME FOR ME TO BE PUTTING DOWN GRANITE TILES. GOING ONTO A CONCRETE FLOOR, 300 X 300 POLISHED BLACK. WHAT SHOULD I LOOK OUT FOR AND IS THERE ANY REAL DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GRANITE AND PORCS ?? dAVID.
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    Granite Tiling - Sealing the Grout ?

    Hi Guys A client (trade) of ours has asked me to install 45m of granite floor tiles on UFH in the next month or two. - Now here's the question ---- They want it layed straight lay, joints at approx 3mm - Ok so far --- Now they are planning on asking me to grout it in a light coloured...
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    • coverage granite grout liquid paint seal sealing tile grout tiling usa
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    • Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum
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    granite tiled worktops

    Hi guys - newbie so go easy on me please!. i'd really like to fit start galaxy granite worktops in my kitchen but the cost is too much. tiles are available much more cheaply than complete tops and i wonder in anyone has tried using these in a 'diy' fashion to make a worktop. 600mm square...
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    • Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum
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    expansion joints in granite floor tiles for area 300sqm

    Hi there, i have recently been asked to tile an area of about 320sqm with granite floor tiles. the screed has not been layed yet and i was wondering at what intervals the expansion joints should be laid, wether they must match the saw or cold joints in the screed, i phoned the suppliers of the...
    • archer
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    • expansion expansion joints floor floor tiles floor tiling granite joints tile tiles usa
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Best Floor Tiles
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    Granite tile - sealing question.

    Hey guys, I am just about to start laying the granite tiles but have been given some conflicting advice regarding the sealing process. Do i simply lay the tiles and seal the top of the tiles before grout or do I need to seal underneath and the sides as well? To me the later makes more sense as...
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    polished granite floor tiles

    just laid factory polished granite floor tiles not yet grouted do i need to seal before grouting thanx
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    • floor floor tiles floor tiling granite polished tile tiles usa
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Best Floor Tiles
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    Granite floor

    Hi I've just fitted granite tiles in a shower room. They were gleaming before they were sealed But after I put the sealer on them a few days later they've started to flake in some places. Plus the surface looks very marked.I made sure they were spotless before I applied sealer Could this just...
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    Tile need sealing? Pilkinton Niro Granite

    Pilkinton Niro granite do they need sealing? they have a gloss finish, but on the box it says that all pilkinton porcelain tiles need sealing.
    • bathroomboy
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    • coverage granite liquid paint seal sealing tile usa
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    • Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum
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    porcelain or granite or compac quartz floor tiles??

    Hi, I have about 30 sqaure meters to cover in my entrance hallway. i am really confused as to which type of tiles i should put down, should i go for porcelain, granite or compac quartz. the compac is really expensive in the Uk so unless i can find some where is europe that does them cheaper, i...
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    • floor floor tiles floor tiling granite porcelain porcelain tile porcelain tiles quartz tile tiles usa
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Best Floor Tiles
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    Granite Tile - G654 Padang Dark Granite

    Hi, I was wondering if someone could advise me on a problem i have been having with this G654 Padnag Granite tile. We had this tile laid in our kitchen aprox 3 months ago. The tiles were laid and the grouting done there and then. Once laid, the tiles appeared much darker at first but were...
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    Granite

    Just got an appointment to quote a 14 sqm kitchen floor in ganite,the lady has got her tiles and has already had a quote, have never done granite before, what am i looking to charge per sqm labour only? she has the materials already. Some quick replies would be great guys i'm quoting her at...
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    External Granite tiling

    Hi. i'm in a bit of a dilema. I need to lay 600 x 900 20mm granite paving on an external area next to the outside swimming pool. What should i lay these on. the ground at the moment is 150mm of concrete, which is very level. Could i lay these with some form of adhesive or is it best to lay...
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    granite

    what is the best way to cut granite floor tiles :thumbsup:
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    Granite wall and floor tiles

    Hi im just about to do a job which is 600 x 300 lightburst granite wall tiles and 300 x300 lightburst granite floor tiles i have not worked with granite before any advice
    • moffdogg1
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    • floor floor tiles floor tiling granite tile tiles usa wall
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    • Forum: Best Floor Tiles
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    granite tiles

    just a quickie boys i am laying wickes granite floor tiles on my bathroom floor,am i right in using rsf addy onto wbp ply and is everything wet cut or can i use my rubi t60 plus for the straight cuts ,cheers
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