kitchen

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    Tiler needed for mosiacs kitchen splash back

    Job has been accepted Splashback*
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    Just had my kitchen tiled with mosaics

    Hi all, new to this forum so thank you in advance for reading my post. I'll try to be short and concise. On Friday my kitchen plash back was tiled with 10mm thick marble moasics with 12.5mm trim by a tiler who had previously done my kitchen/dining room floor. Unfortunately, I feel the kitchen...
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    A question for the kitchen guys re. marble worktops...

    I have been asked to quote for re-doing a failed kitchen floor and as part of the quote need to price for a complete removal and re-fit of the kitchen. Before I approach a kitchen fitter though, do you think it's possible to remove and safely reinstall silestone island tops? This kitchen has...
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    Hi I'm Rick, and I like to DIY

    Hi all, thanks for having me. I've always been inspired by my dad who has, over the past 30 years, renovated my family home adding his own personal perfectionist touch. So I managed to save up enough money to put down a deposit on a house and I've been renovating it back from brick over the...
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    New kitchen diner extension project - large format tiles

    Hello, my introduction and screed issues thread has probably run its course now that I have bitten the bullet and have a contractor appointed. Now onto the real deal so to speak... The scope is to tile a new kitchen diner extension which is 30sqm with an l shaped kitchen and island. The room is...
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    New DIY tiler introduction Screed issues

    Hello tilers, My name is Caley and I thought I would introduce myself to this forum that I stumbled upon having done some preliminary research. I really do the value forums such as these as they are a fountain of knowledge and truly help inexperienced people such as myself from making...
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    New DIY geek needs underfloor heating

    Really enjoy DIY. So much so that I am finding new things to do even if they don't need it. Joined this forum to see if I could discuss how to make my own underfloor heating for laminate flooring or if I buy a mat, 500mm X 600mm.
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    How to prep a kitchen

    so, bit of info.... I’m looking to become a professional tiler but yet a long way to go! But I’m just wondering if a kitchen i were tiling has uneven walls, how would you professionals go about it? My old boss (not a tiler) did the “dot n dab” method which obviously is not the way to go! In...
  9. acaciaguy

    Kitchen Splash back with metros - setting out for trim

    Hello all, I have a job this week doing a kitchen splash back and window reveal. The wall behind hob has a boxed in section which means extra cutting. I had originally planned and customer agreed that they wanted mitred externals. They have now changed their mind and want to use white round...
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    Kitchen splashback advice

    Hi folks, new to the forum and I'm a DIY novice with no tiling experience to speak of. Been reading through the forum recently and got some great tips and I'm considering a tiling course further down the line. Quick question for those with more experience; started tiling my kitchen splashback...
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    Kitchen Flooring advice please

    Hi there I am going to be tiling my kitchen floor The kitchen floor has not be touched since we moved in. ( 2019 new build) The house is an upside down house, kitchen effectively on the first floor Tiles have been layed down direct onto the floorboards (Chipboard flooring) Tiles have cracked...
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    do i have to Silicon around kitchen worktop?

    1st- when doing a kitchen splashback, when finishing off do you have to Silicon around the bottom where the tiles sit on the worktop?? 2nd- are there any methods when using adhesive to mix in the wall sealant with it so you dont have to wait for the walls to dry before tiling ? thanks ..
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    DIY-er trying to avoid a bodge job

    Evening chaps. DIY disaster here. Renovating my bathroom. Going to be laying a LOT of tiles (nice wee metro tiles). Thought I'd join and what not so I can thank people for advice and ask questions.
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    Onyx Tiles In Kitchen

    Can I use this light green onyx tiles in my kitchen?
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    Preping kitchen wall for tiling

    hi all, Some advice would be helpful, please :) Currently taking old tiles off kitchen walls. Please see picture of the condition behind the tiles after taking them off. Question is how do I go about preping the wall in order for me to re tile it? Eg method, good pre made adhesive, replaster...
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    Kitchen refit gone wrong (poor tiling)

    Hi Folks Long story short, a friends firm have been doing a kitchen reno for me along with some other work. I let them go to it whilst on holiday, and i'm not best pleased at the tiling I've returned to. I've attached a couple of pics & wee video links, am I being over critical? (I don't think...
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    Kitchen Tiling New Concrete Slab

    Hi, I’m about to move into a new build development. We have opted to tile the kitchen ourselves but have some questions regarding this. We’ve done tiling projects before. As this is a new build, and we will be tiling onto the concrete slab what preparation is required? Am I right in saying...
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    Lady wants tile installed on her island in kitchen.

    She wants me to install brick style tiles on the sides of her island cabinet. She wants to secure particle board to the sides first. 1. How do I secure the particle board to the vinyl sides of the island? 2. I don't think cement would be a good option to install the tile on the particle...
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    How much to tile a kitchen?

    Hi All, Looking for some advice, need a kitchen tiled, just the wall. It is just over 4sqm and I already have the tiles, they are standard brick effect 200x100mm tiles. There are a few sockets and switches to work around, about 14 in total, however the walls have been sanded smooth by myself...
  20. Mapei UK Marketing

    Introducing Mapei Flexcolor with MapeGlitter.

    Mapei Flexcolor products - http://bit.ly/2HcJKqu is a flexible ready to use acrylic resin grout, waterrepellent with DropEffect® and anti-mould with BioBlock® technologies. Suitable for joints in ceramic tiles and mosaics from 2-10mm in width on either walls or floors. Ideal for bathrooms and...

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