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    FREE Nicobond Grout for the first 10 Tilers

    Happy Friday All We have launched the NEW Nicobond Grout Pro Flexible range. I am happy to offer 2 x 10kg bags of our NEW Nicobond Grout Pro FREE OF CHARGE to the first 10 tilers that comment on this post. Let me know your thoughts on the product then happy to have a chat about how we can...
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    New Nicobond Grout Pro

    Afternoon All Check out our NEW Nicobond Grout Collection brochure... https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/65324812/nicobond-professional-grout-collection Give us a shout on the mobile if you have any questions or enquiries. Andy Glendinning Nicobond National Sales Manager 07971 512 983
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    What should I be charging per square metre to remove and replace tiles

    Hi folks. New to this as a profession and trying to guage quoting. How much should I be charging to remove 9m2 old tiling and replacing with new. To include full installation grouting trim sealing etc. Only ever done for friends so want to quote correctly.
    • Hopey1972
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    • canada grouting just replace sealing should square this tiles trim what
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
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    Scratches from grouting on metallic mosaic tiles

    We have professionals in, installing a new bathroom and a downstairs toilet. The tiles were grouted two days ago. They include beautiful polished metallic mosaic tiles - well, they were beautiful until grouting caused them to be covered in multiple fine scratches. They look awful. Can the...
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    Grouting square edge porcelain tiles

    Hi all I’m laying 600 by 600 square edge porcelain tiles. Because of the square edge should the grout be brought up to the tile level to protect the Edge.
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    Grouting Mitres

    Hello all, just wondered if anyone could tell me the best way to join porcelain mitres together (assuming I can get the cuts right, I'm a DIYer)? I've seen people say to use resin, if that's right what is the best stuff? I'd be after something white and satin if that exists. Also, do you put...
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    How do I grout uneven slate mosaic

    First time poster.....any advice on how best to grout these massively uneven mosaic slate tiles and should they be sealed first and if so, what do you recommend? Thanks in advance
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    Tiny sharp pieces of metal in the grouting

    Hi Tilers completed floor tiles in our ensuite bathroom. On cleaning the floor, we've noticed tiny sharp pieces of metal in the grouting. Could this be from tile spacers, and if so how can we remove them? Any advice would be soooo appreciated - we've had nothing but problems with our new...
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    Chinese Slate sealing before grouting?

    Hi Guys just a quick query if any one could give some advice please. i have a small project of about roughly 3 or 4 sq metres of chinese slate to put down in a little cloakroom. After i lay it on rapid set adhesive whats the best step for sealing before grouting? Do I seal the whole tile ? Or do...
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    How to fix poor workmanship? Wrong grouting....

    Hello, in my new (old) house, a local handyman (recommended by a neighbour !) made a complete mess of a job laying some very beautiful stoneware tiles from Italy. Not only do I find the work terrible in an aesthetic viewpoint (not parallel to the wall, tiny pieces along door frames....), but...
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    Re grouting advice

    Hi got a big re grouting job coming up looking for advice. 1: should I buy one of those electric grout remover. And what are they like? 2: buy a multi tool and use that. I was thinking the grinder but might be a bit savage Any advice am doing 70m2 of walls just want it as easiest as possible...
  15. Tom TGH Tiling

    Grouting Floors + Dot & Dab

    Hi everyone, I'm new on here (as you might guess) I've got a couple of questions. One about a job I've just completed at my brother's and another about our bathroom that I'm about to take on. First off... I've recently re-tiled my brothers floor and to start with was trying to grout the...
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    Grouting time

    Hello. I am seeking for advices pls. I have few questions as well ifanyone can shed a light on me pls . How long does it normally it takes before grouting pls and if floor is uneven is there a tool to be used to help even the layong of the tiles pls any help is much appreciated thank u
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    Help. Bad grouting. Can it be fixed?

    Is this a bad grouting job due to; too much water in the grout mix? not enough grout pushed in? Is this bad tiling due to; not measuring before setting? Is the answer to; grout over the existing grout (72 hours later)? pull it down and start again? Do tilers as a matter of course, grout...
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    Is this good or bad tiling

    We are having new bathrooms installed in our Victorian property. One bathroom is finished but still needs cracks filled/painted as you will see in photos. We are just feeling totally underwhelmed with the finish of the tiling. We are no experts though so would appreciate any thoughts or feedback...
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    Outside floor tiles - Grouting advice

    Our builder laid fabulous black 1200 x 600 tiles around our house and also on a large patio. He used Fast Point brush in grout and it looked great for a while. Unfortunately, the grout is all falling out and we have never been able to powerwash by any means as the grout comes out too. I notice...
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    Slate floor tiles. Grouting problem

    I have just grouted the Brazilian slate tiles and it was a disaster. The grout dried instantly on the tile surface and I had to scrub it off (way before the grout joint was dry I washed the slates 3 times and let dry for a day before applying matstone tile sealer,2 costs applied with clean...
    • Mark
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    • floor floor tiles floor tiling grout grouting problem slate tile tile grout tiles
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Best Floor Tiles
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    My 1st Job Damage Control - advice needed

    Hi First time on here, new to DIY and have my first challenge: Decided to floor tile our first property and having done so with hardie backer boards and Lauara Ashley Dove tiles. The floor had slight movement in certain areas, so we nailed down floorboards as secure as possible without me...
    • Ravsta
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    • advice damage floor tiling grout cracking grouting needed
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: DIY Tiling Forum
  25. magicmat

    Grouting half height kitchen splashback

    Hi everyone, I'm attempting to tile a new kitchen splashback using cube shape mosaic sheets and all going well, except I'm not sure how best to finish the grouting. The splashback will not go to the ceiling and there are no wall cupboards. There's several examples of the same style on this...
    • magicmat
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    • bathroom clips grout grouting kitchen lash lash clips spacer splashback tile grout tile wedges wedges
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: DIY Tiling Forum
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    Tile edge/biscuit visible after grouting. What can be done?!

    Hello everyone, I'm hoping for some advice and guidance please! I've had three sides of a bath area tiled in 6x25cm tiles by a professional* tiler (*only does tiling). In general the workmanship is good (setting out, no lipping etc.) but after he grouted there are areas where I can see the tile...
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