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  1. AntonioAcunaR

    How to revive these terracota tiles (and are they sealed?)

    I have just moved into a 1950s build (1930s design) block of flats. All windows have a tile windowsill, original feature as all hundred odd flats have it. With time, they have suffered a bit, and I want to revive them colour wise, and refresh the grouting (even if it is with a grouting pen) I...
  2. F

    How to finish the edge of these border tiles?

    Hi, Planning on tiling with a "border tile" along the top. It's an inset area with a sink, 2 internal corners and 2 exposed edges of the tiles. I'm struggling to work out how to finish the exposed edges. I was planning on using white trim, but that doesn't look right continuing up to the...
  3. DcoltGaming

    How to fix porcelain tile chip?

    Hi all, I laid porcelain outside tile earlier (https://www.travisperkins.co.uk/gar...-outdoor-porcelain-tile-600x600x20mm/p/484571) but noticed a small chip on it. Is there any way to repair it to prevent me from taking it up and relay? # I was looking at something like...
  4. S

    Split Face Tile - Is this how it should look when job is finished?

    Hey everyone! Just want to say first of all that I am not a tiler or anything I’m just in need of some advice if possible! My parents got their chimney breast done in Split Face Slate Tiles and I’m not sure if this is how it should have been left, I’ll try and attach images but there is a lot of...
  5. grim007

    How to properly cut point drain with large tiles?

    Hi The tiling contractor did a poor job tiling the shower floor which causes drainage issues. As far as I understand there should be an envelope cut, he claims that the interior designer told him that its ugly and insisted on doing it this way. Whats the proper way to do an envelope cut here so...
  6. V

    How smooth should floor be before laying?

    How smooth does the floor surface need to be before laying porcelain tiles? I have removed tiles and theres bits of adhesive stuck to the floor causing small bumps, theres a few pits too. Can I lay tiles straight over this?
  7. N

    How bad is this tiling job and how can I fix it?

    I'm currently dealing with the contractor from hell who has ruined job after job in my house. The latest installment is the bathroom tiles. The tiler came in and threw the tiles on the wall and floor; no spacers used, different space between every single tile, rough adhesive, squint tiles and...
  8. M

    How charge cards influence your FICO assessment?

    How charge cards influence your FICO assessment?
  9. lukeoflondon

    How do I prime floorboards before aquapanel?

    Hi everyone, sorry if this is an incredibly stupid thing to ask: I have some old 18mm floorboards, on top of which I plan to lay aquapanel. I was going to use some kind of cement-based flexible adhesive between the floorboards and the panel (haven't decided exactly what yet), and I'm sure I need...
  10. BrittanyB

    Any idea how to clean all this grout remainder?

    Hiya. DIY idiot here. We've installed some nice new tiles on our floor. We then grouted with Mapei Ultracolor Plus (Silver Grey). There's a lot of white residue left behind after cleaning with a cement residue remover, and the grout feels a little bit chalky. I don't know whether we're on the...
  11. J

    How to get my First Tiling Job?

    Hi All. I am a new member. I have completed a short tiling course at College and I have also shadowed an expierenced tiler. I have now bought all the tools needed for tiling. I am based in Leeds and now looking to start taking on small tiling jobs to start with. Where can I advertise and...
  12. S

    How to do this job ?

    Hi All , I am trying to build a shower cubicle using the tray in the picture (super heavy ) at the corner here. There are a couple of things i wanted to get some advice on before doing something wrong. There will be a stud wall (orange ) and a glass shower door (blue) What do I line the shower...
  13. FreddieGardiner

    How do I know that I got the right electrician?

    I want the wiring that powers my house to be appropriately buried under tiles. So, I am considering hiring this emergency electrician Bristol wide. It’s my first time hiring one. How do I know that I got the right expert for my needs? Emergency Electrician Bristol - Hire The Experts -...
  14. S

    Levelling clips how many per tile

    How many leveling clips and wedges would you recommend per tile and what sort of gap would you leave between clips if you have 1200x600 12mm think porcelain tiles?
  15. S

    How much grout for metro tiles

    I have approx 14sqm of 200 x 100 ceramic metro tiles to grout, tiles are 6mm thick with 2mm spacers. Would a 5kg bag of grout (Mapei Keracolor) cover it? I've used a couple of grout calculators online which say I need less than 5kg but this just doesn't look enough to me? Have to order this...
  16. D

    How to get a good grout line finish on slightly rounded edges

    Hi everyone, The floor tiles I have are 600x600 white gloss which have a slight rounded edge to them so how do I get a purfect grout lines? will the normal wash with sponge achieve this just like the flat edge tiles or do I need a tool to do this? Thanks in advance, Gary.
  17. S

    How did the Tiles break

    Hi Help me please, I am currently in a care home as a Result of a Head Injury in 2001.The 2 Images are of my Shower Room within my room and in both Images that section of the Shower Room I have no reason to go there in my Power Chair and I can tell you something for nothing if I hit that wall in...
  18. C

    Kitchen floor and how to save if possible

    Hi everyone! we have this beautiful porcelain floor down - there's 25 square metres of it. It was fitted after we moved in (new build - 7 years ago). This means it goes around the current kitchen - the particular challenge is this; the builders of said kitchen have worktops that finish the ends...
  19. Ignatius

    Skilled and Unskilled Tilers - How to improve?

    Good morning from this side of the world I have a little concern I will like to share with you all. I know most of the group members have a company of the own others to are working individually and doing really good but there’re a lot of members in the group ( both skilled n unskilled tilers )...
  20. A

    Sand and cement screed down. How long

    I have a newly laid screed 75mm thick sand and cement laid 2 weeks ago. I'm stuck for time and need the ensuite floor tiles asap. Is there any products you can recommend for me so I can start laying now rather than wait another few weeks before it's fully dry.

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