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    Wanted Canakkale Seramik GS-D3652 Nordic Dark-X 600x150mm

    Hi, Im looking for approximately 10m2 of Canakkale Seramik GS-D3652 Nordic Dark-X 600x150mm. Does anyone have some boxes lying arohnd? ThNks, Rich
  2. H

    UK Introduction

    Hello all, My name is Bill. I have registered on the Tilers Forum in order to try to locate some obsolete tiles and also to obtain some advice on tiling. Kind regards.
  3. Dan

    Have you ever worked for a National Tile Supplier or even just smaller big chain tile suppliers?

    Have you ever worked for a National Tile Supplier or even just smaller big chain tile suppliers? I'll tell you a funny story about how I got a job with Topps Tiles Newcastle and got top sales every month while the manager was an utter arse. Phillip Cuthburtson (Will Check Spelling Tomorrow)...
  5. J

    Tile backer boards have patches which looks melted

    Hi, I've just seen patches of tile backer board with patches where something looks to have melted the foam leaving the mesh. Anyone have any idea what could've caused this and whether they need to be replaced? Much appreciated.
  6. L

    New grout much lighter than sample, what options do I have?

    Hello everyone, I have redone the tiles (porcelain ones) in the kitchen. The grout used, BAL Micromax3 Eco, has turned out to be quite lighter than the sample in store, creating an unwanted effect. Tiler say there is nothing I can do now, besides removing the grout (risking to damage the...
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    Have I got any options?

    My tiler has made a huge mistake (which he excuses as being unlucky with measurements). There is an ugly slither at the top of the stack, which is made even worse by the black grout he used between the slither and the ceiling. The tiles are ceramic. Not only that, there is an uneven gap between...
  9. T

    Schluter corner what goes with what I have

    Hello: First time posting. Looks like a really good forum for Info. Here is my question: I'm doing a DIY kitchen backsplash. I have doon all kinds of timing jobs in the past back splashes and floors etc. this time around I picked a subway tile that doesn't have a bull nose tile for the edges, so...
  10. N

    Do my wall tiles have water ingress? (Photos)

    I have started to notice a wet pattern look on my Porcelanosa Marmol Carrara Blanco bathroom wall tiles. I have looked at unfitted tiles and I do not believe the grey ‘wet’ looking patches to be a part of the design. Quite a lot of tiles display this pattern but not all. Also they are scattered...
  11. M

    What have they used instead of grout?

    Has anyone seen this before? It's not grout between these tiles, looks like tile adhesive or some kind of cement. I want to clean it up to look nicer, because at the moment it just looks like really dirty grout. Any suggestions on how I can make this look nice? I have tried grinding a bit out...
  13. W

    Help regarding quartz resin tiles. Lifting and now have warped

    Hello, I am hoping I may be able to get some advice. 2 years ago we had a new kitchen fitted and paid the company to fit the tiles at the time. My wife selected quartz resin tiles the kitchen company did not supply them so another supplier. these tiles are 60x60 starluxe tiles, the adhesive and...
  14. T

    SLC over Durabase CI++. Have you?

    I'm interested to know if anyone has used SLC over Durabase CI++. I know that Schulter advise against using SLC over Ditra but is it the same with Durabase CI++? Having had a look at the technical data sheets etc there is no mention unlike Schulter who state not too. I also note from comments on...
  15. NHIBright

    We have a job available in Sittingbourne, Kent

    To begin with we have WC/Bathroom/Shower (3 rooms) to complete in Sittingbourne. We have regular bathroom and Kitchen work available in the Southeast and we are looking for a tiler to work with us who is able to travel and available for immediate work. You will be working in a team of...
  17. R

    Poor job? Do have to let the tiler come back and have another go?

    We had our kitchen tiled last week and we're not at all happy with the work. The tiles aren't level, the spacings all the over the place, trim looks terrible, no expansion gap between worktop and tiles, grout not Silicon between worktop and tiles, grout is varying shades of grey, tiles not...
  18. D

    Help needed please! What could have caused scratches to these tiles?

    Hi, I’m after some help please. I had someone come tile my en-suite and it was looking ok until the grout stage. I went in to look after it had been grouted and there is loads of scratched tiles all either in a corner or along a grout line. The tiler says it’s nothing to do with him and I must...
  19. M

    First ever bathroom tile job. Have i done things right or wrong

    Had my bathroom ripped out and plumbers first fix at weekend. Tiler I had turned up Sunday. Did an hour and half. Did half a wall that looked a complete mess. I tried to put it right but couldn't. Me and my missus decided they would look horrendous and got rid of the tiler. No one could come at...
  21. L

    Tiles that have removed the screed when removing the tiles

    Hi all I hope you are well. After a bit of advice. I am installing some plumbing under the floor in a kitchen which is getting re done. I did to the client I would take the tiles up do I can run my pipes etc. Any how, half the kitchen is 12mm plywood screwed down every 100 on to floorboards. I...
  22. S

    Help! Have to prove fire resistance to Building Control

    I own a shop with flats above. Have applied for retrospective building regs and the building control officer is asking me to rip out bathrooms and kitchens which back onto each other and upgrade the 30 min plasterboard which the tiles are set on to 60 mins. I just haven’t got the money to do...
  23. Dan

    Which tile adhesive have you most used during 2021? Best Tile Adhesive Poll

    Which tile adhesive have you most used during over the past few years and ending in 2021? ALL VOTES ARE NOW IN FOR 2021 TOTAL VOTES: 1,948 Winner: BAL 2nd: Ultra 3rd: Weber 4th: Mapei 5th: Tilemaster A big shift in the past few years. We last did a Poll in 2015 and the results were completely...
  25. A

    Hey. My title was too short so I have to make it longer.

    Introduction. I'm Ron a semi retired guy. Joined the forum for advice, and I used the calculators and read up on many topics to help with a kitchen remodel and retiling the bathtub surround. Puting up a ledgerboard to start the wall tile and then working down to the uneven tub was great. Hope...
  26. Clare Sellwood

    I have been tiling for a few years.

    Wanting to keep my account open 👌
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