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  1. M

    Basalt mosaic tiles different colours!

    Hi there. I recently tiled a shower floor with a basalt mosaic tile. I used kerapoxy for the mortar and grout. I layer the tiles on two separate days. I can clearly see which ones were laid on each day. The first day tiles are all lighter. I tried a epoxy haze remover from mapei as I thought...
  2. S

    Tile trim advice - opinion on install and remedial work

    Hi, new to forum and after some advice after a professional install. Just had kitchen splashbacks tiled and the finish of the corners on the edge trim is really bothering me. I've spent a lot of money on the kitchen and this is bothering me to the point where I'd be willing to rip all the...
  3. T

    Outdoor 20mm Porcelain 60 x 60 slabs How to install ? Help!

    What is best way to lay outside 20mm Porcelain patio, Would I compact soil, add hardcore and compact (How deep for hardcore) then add slurry mix of 4 parts sharp sand and 1 part concrete and lay tiles on top or as someone suggested set concrete base on top of hardcore and glue down using 5 mm...
  4. L

    Tilers needed for large format laminam tile install

    Hi there, New to this forum, I'm looking for a tiler to take on a small specialist Job in Bromley, essentially its a media unit around 6m long with drawers and doors. all panels will need to be cut and adhered to the doors with veining where possible running through. i've attached drawing to...
  5. S

    Shower tray install on tile adhesive

    ive got a plastic (i think its acrylic) shower tray. Its not one of the heavy stone resin type. Anyway im going to lay it on a bed of flexible tile adhesive and wanted to check, when laying the adhesive out on the floor do you guys comb it out using the notched side of the trowel or just lay a...
  6. Noodles

    Advice on install workmanship

    Hello, looking for advice and what to do next. Have had main bathroom installed via a local showroom assuming they would have in house installers. They didnt and sub contract out. We have raised concerns countless times and they are now after their final payment. i am not happy with the finish...
  7. Oakamoor

    Advice on shower install

    I've had first fix done on a bathroom renovation, my plumber advised I tank the walls before tiling, but I'm concerned about the walls. The area behind the shower used to house a water tank and lots of the plaster is shot, surely this is not a good idea to tile on top of?! I will be removing...
  8. Alf_Laden

    Tile trim install method

    Hi all, Have a question about how/when best to install tile trim - probably quite basic! One of my walls has a 5 inch recess, and the wall will be tiled up to a height of 1.3m. The recess means I have an external corner to deal with and I want to install the tile trim across the top of the...
  9. A

    Can i use normal set S1 adhesive to install an uncoupling membrane?

    Hi all I will be installing an uncoupling membrane on a 100sqm floor ( concrete ) Which I have now releveled But I was wondering do I have to use a rapid set or can I use normal set S1? Thanks
  10. D

    Schluter kerdi membrane install on shower stall floor.

    I have part completed shower stall with a partial Schluter kerdi membrane install on the floor. Can I pour Levelquick over the Kerdi? Then new Kerdi on top? It seems the slop to the drain is too steep and I want to reduce it to 1/8" per foot. The shower is 78" by 48" if that matters
  11. A

    How to install shower mud bed

    I have a finished floor 3.5 inches thick. I am trying to figure out the mud bed for a front zero clearence entry shower for my wife that in a wheelchair. How thick should the back wall dry mud pack boarder should be. Before slopping to the front linear drain.
  12. P

    Rough cost to install Victorian tiled path?

    Hello, I was thinking about getting my front garden path laid with mosaic original style tiles and also York stone bull steps installed in the porch and at the gate. Currently it's bog standard Victorian ceramic square tiles on path and porch. What I am after is something similar to the pic I...
  13. A

    How to install a shelf in a shower niche?

    Hi, I’ve had a niche built in my shower (photo on left) I’d like a shelf inserted in the middle (similar to the top right photo) and I’m wondering the best way to do this. My plan is for the sides of the niche to be tiled in the same ceramic tiles as the shower and the back of the niche to be...
  14. D

    How to install Tough x wet room tray

    Hi I have a Tough x linear wet room tray that I need to install straight onto joists, which was bought from trade wet rooms. However the tray has not arrived with any installation instructions! Can anyone advise on the best way to secure it to the joists? Can’t seem to find anything online about...
  15. Richiescal

    Grout thinset grout all in one

    Thinset-grout all in one product for tile installation on water line of your typical built in pool. The surface is concrete, cleaned and smooth. Ready for the double row of 3x3 porcelain tile
  16. B

    Marble effect install

    Hi all. I am preparing to install my first marble effect tiles and I have seen them installed two ways before. 1 random and the other with the veins lining up and running through in a pattern. I’d prefer the latter but not sure whether you need to pre sort the tiles or whether they are boxed...
  17. D

    Install 18mm ply between joists

    I would like to Tile my hallway and need to minimise the impact this will have on the finished floor level, to provide a smooth transition to an adjoining room. Do you think it would be acceptable for me to do the following: - Remove and discard the existing floorboards. Fix 70mm X 20mm...
  18. N

    Advice needed for limestone tile install

    Hi Everyone I really would like some advice on installing limestone tiles on my kitchen floor. After doing some research (i.e. google and talking to a few tilers) the order of install seems to be: ply, UFH, levelling compound/adhesive, white tile adhesive, limestone tile. Is this the right way...
  19. W

    Bathroom design, supply and install

    hi everyone, just joined after a link about the changes to BS regarding tiling onto ply wood walls sent me here
  20. A

    Need Tiler who can also install UFH...Greater Manchester

    New Build property. Need kitchen/dining area with UFH (approx 25m squared) Need utility room tiled (approx 2.5m squared) Need bathroom and Ensuite tiled, ideally with UFH (approx 4m squared each) Will also need some tiling done to kitchen wall in mosaic sheets (approx 2.5m squared) As it's...

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