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    Another Wetroom Install

    Yes, it's been a while :smilewinkgrin: I've decided to use the Tilux tray as advertised on Wetdec's site. I've used it once before and was very impressed. I've decided on the 1200 square tray. As the back wall is out of square I will need to trim the former to the right shape, but the 1200 x...
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    Is this illegal? I cant work out if its OK to install or not. Boosing orange signal

    As a company owner its frustrating to have calls to a mobile phone drop out which happens a lot as I have very poor signal in the office. One way to improve the situation is apparently to install a booster. I found equipment on ebay and have followed the set up instructions with the goods...
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    Marmox Board Install

    Whats the correct method of fixing 10mm Marmox board to overboarded 18mm Ply?
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    Drilling tiles to install a blind with diamond core drill bits in porcelain tiles 365

    In this article we show you how to use PORSADRILL diamond tile drills to install a blind into a window recess without breaking the tiles and being able to make a hole into a porcelain tile with ease. So here is our window without its blind... Time to make sure you have 1) Your...
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    Shower grate install?

    G'day guys, im tiling a shower floor that has been screeded with a 15 mm fall and a shower grate. The shower grate is 100mm from the wall at 12 o'clock to the grate, and 50mm from the walls either side at 3 and 9 o'clock respectivley, and ive never installed one of these before and would...
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    Using Glazed Mosaic tiles in Wetroom install

    Good afternoon, I'm nearing completion of my wetroom 900mm X 900mm ,and have bought some glazed ceramic mosiac tiles (20cm by 33.3cm x10mm thick pic attached) for this. Each tile has unglazed grout joints which are not all the way through the tile. I have some questions regarding porosity of...
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    Kerdi board procurement & DIY install?

    I'm living in Spain where tile installers look at you like you're out of your mind when you ask about things like vapor barriers... and am therefore looking to re-tile a bathroom myself. The bathroom has a standard tub with tile wall surround. The tiles are literally falling off the walls. I'd...
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    preparing for shower tray install

    Hi all I have been asked to put a low level shower tray in a freinds bath room, and they would also like me to replace the floor boards and put down laminate flooring panels, it's in a bungalow. I am looking for some advice regarding the prep work for this and the best method/products for...
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    How not to install ufh!

    Just thought id share this, how not to install ufh!
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    how to install cutting wheel on vitrex expert 500 plus

    First post, so be gentle! I'm just starting out tiling (DIY) and have bought a Vitrex Expert 500 Plus. Now I'm feeling really dumb because I can't figure out how to install the cutting wheel. The instructions say"Remove outer nut and washer" and I'm stuck already. :( I've put the spanner on...
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    How to install a mirror into very hard porcelain tiles with diamond drill core bits

    Now your bathroom is getting close to its finish (tiles grouted) walls painted its time to fit those little accessories that make life easier in a bathroom. In this instance we are putting up a mirror. The main challenge is whether to follow the TILE LINE or the PLUMB LINE. So we make a...
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    En suite wet room install

    Hi folks, 1st time post here.:8: I am planning on installing a wet room in my ensuite, total novice but a quick learner. I decided it was a good idea to rip out the en suite as it had a horrible floor wall cubicle like a caravan does, then got it all bare and thought great now what do i do...
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    200w/2 or 150w/m2 - BIG Install?

    Hi, Why would you not install a 200w/m2 system, but have a 150w/m2? Even if the room is well insulated, the faster the room heats the better no? On top of that question, If I wanted to have UHF for Dining, Lounge, Kitchen and conservatory - I'm looking at about 7kW if everything is on at the...
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    Install bath first, then tile?

    :hurray: Hi all Thanks for welcoming me to the Tilersforum. I am re-arranging my bathroom to accommodate an L-shaped showerbath and have built a stud wall to hide plumbing. Following advice given in these forums, I will be using a cement based board on the stud walls but because it is 12mm...
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    Which method to install showerbath?

    Hi guys, Was hoping you could give me some views on the below methods for installing a new bath: Method A Install bath in corner against new plasterboard walls. Silicon the edge of bath before pushing it into position against the walls, allow Silicon to dry. Install a Sealux bath sealing...
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    Help to install a photo

    Hi can anyone tell me how to attach a phot from 'My Pictures file'
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    Wet room shower installation install training course

    Ok As there is so much interest from you guys I have given this a lot of thought and decided to get involved rather than pass any interest to other parties. I have a meeting with companies next week to toss the whole thing over again. There has been some big discussion gone on and i think we...
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    Wet Room Install Courses

    Hi guys Can you tell me if you would be interested in a decent course covering wet room installs If you dont see something that might be helpfull shout out. Cheers Wetdec ..
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    Bathroom Install part deux?

    Thanks for all the repsonse yesterday guys, here's another question. I know this isnt directly a plastering question BUT, what do I use to put up the new plasterboard with and what thickness should I get? I have two breeze block walls and the rest are studs. I know PB tacks will be fine...

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