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    Moving joints

    Potentially got a 42m2 floor to do hallway running into kitchen then into extension. Hallway and kitchen have a concrete base, extension is chipwood and sitting at a lower level so will over board to bring it up. I assume I need some kind of moving joint were the two substrates meet, never used...
  2. K

    movement joints

    Afternoon All, Please can you help I have a couple of queries that i would appreciate you input on . I am looking for clarity with regard to tile movement joints in a swimming pool.The pool in question is 25m in length but has no construction joints as it was poured in 1 hit . BS 5385...
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    600 x 600 marble tile joints

    I made a post last night but it seems to have dissapeared :yikes: ill try again i am laying 600 x600 marble tiles on a fibre screed which has kingspan and piped underfloor heating under The screed has been layed for about 3 months and the heating has been on. there are joints about 8mm at the...
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    Expansion joints

    I've been given the go ahead to repair/replace as necessary, some of the tiles around the local leisure centre swimming pool, which will include replacing two rows of tiles and the adjoining expansion joints.. I've had a look at the Schluter website and I like the look of the Dilex MP... do...
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    Electric Underfloor Screed & Tile Expansion Joints?

    Hi, I am presently having a house built with Electric underfloor heating. The floor screed has been pumped/poured and seems to be calcium sulphate type. I have read varying reports as to the requirements for movement/expansion joints in the screed and tiles. The largest area in the house is 36m2...
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    • electric expansion expansion joints floor floor tiling heating joints screed tile ufh underfloor underfloor heating usa
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    • Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum
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    Is the customer always right? movement joints!

    Now, I expect most of you here have a set of terms and conditions which your "domestic" customers must accept when you work for them. I am big on movement joints especially internal corners and especially vertical internal corners in shower areas. (you might guess where this is going). My...
  7. P

    Aquapanel joints

    Hi, I was wondering whether anyone could help me with some advice on aquapanel joints - I've not used aquapanels before. I am fitting aquapanel to stud walls (one new & one existing) where a shower bath will be fitted. I got the aquapanel from Wickes (a 4 for the price of 3 offer on at the...
  8. M

    Aquapanel joints

    Hi I hope someone can point me in the right direction. I am in the process of installing a new shower to replace my bath. The long wall the shower tray butts up to is plaster over blockwork. The short wall is half plastered blockwork and half stud. I have bought aquapanel to put up over the new...
  9. L

    3mm best for floor grout joints?

    Used to do 2mm floor grout gaps unless customer wanted wider but did a floor last week with 3mm grout gaps 'cos some of you said this is the minimum recommended distance. Keep seeing 2mm and 1mm grout gaps when I look in shops etc What's the latest? 2mm not wide enough? Cheers :smilewinkgrin:
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    • best floor floor tiling grout joints tile grout usa
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    • Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum
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    Expansion Joints

    Hi Guys n Gals Here is a question that I got asked today and coudn't give a qualified answer to as I just dont know. When and how big does a floor have to be before installing an expansion joint? :dizzy2: Was quite stumped with this cos I have never had a floor to that was big enough. I...
  11. P

    Expansion joints, cracks and Pecilastic

    I've a largish stone floor to tile that I've mentioned on here before. The largest area being about 10m x 5m. It has UFH and I'm thinking it may well need expansion joints. Although it's a new build there's no way of contacting the architect, so no discussing with him. I think I'll have to write...
  12. S

    moldy joints

    Hello members, Being a tiler from the States and moving here over here a year ago I've had to adapt to new materials and methods in Belfast. This forum has been a "legend" in providing what I need to know. Although why everyone over here tiles directly to primed wood I have no idea! Why not...
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    Taping more than just thermal board joints

    Hi all, quick question - I've laid Marmox thermal boards and taped the joints; do i also have to tape where the joints meet the skirting boards/basin/toilet etc? (suite was already installed so boards were cut to fit). Thanks
  14. S

    any tips on doing tidy expansion joints

    hey everyone just getting into tiling. just wondering what tips uns guys have for doing nice and tiding expansion joint on wall and floors. thanks guys
  15. W

    Differerent sized grout joints

    Had to check the tiles I am going to fix to walls and floor today. The samples were same length and would follow thru from walls to floor with the same grout joint. Checking the delivered tiles and there is a 2mm difference between the two tiles, Worked it out that the floor tiles need a 4mm...
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    Movement joints on a 18m2 timber floor??

    hey up guys, ive got a 18m2 floor to do, its timber floor and im plying it with 15mm WBP (or would you use 18mm?), the tiles being used are just glazed ceramic 300x300x8, would you guys recommened puttin a movement joint in the floor? Cheers
  17. W

    Expansion joints.........

    Evening all. Just been to quote for a floor 2nite. Got their and find that a tiler has already started the job but is unable to finish it until January so the customer wants someone else to finish it. She is basically having all of her downstairs living area tiled. (Dining room, Lounge and hall)...
  18. kilty55

    expansion joints and when should i use them

    hi all,im a bit lost as to where and how to install expansion joints,not installed any huge floors as yet but what size of area are we talking about before i start installing expansion joints? is it simply a case of instead of grout going in i would use Silicon instead?cheers:stupid::thumbsup:
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    Movement & Expansion Joints

    Many suspected adhesive failure calls I visit, leave out vital expansion or movement joints where they are required. Where a customers concrete base extension meets the suspended timber floor of the original house, and vast meterage of flooring on top of UFH. There are a few ways in which these...
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    Movement Joints, Expansion Joints And Control Joint Profiles.

    Movement Joints, Expansion Joints And Control Joint Profiles from Schlüter® The movement joints, expansion joints and control joint profiles of our Schlüter-DILEX series offer maintenance free and functional solutions for all relevant movement joints in tile coverings. The...
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    • expansion expansion joints joint joints profiles usa
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    • Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum
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