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    Large Format Wall tiles

    Hi I've been tiling for a few years now, I don't really do large format tiles but I've turned up to do a job for my builder today and he informs me the customer has got porcelain tiles 1.20 x .600 He has got labourers to help me which is fine, but all the walls are plastered, I believe...
  2. S

    Large Format Tiles / Score and snap

    I need advice on score and snap cutting of large porcelain tiles, lets say, over 1000 mm long and at least 10 mm thick. I am thinking of buying a large score and snap cutter but not quite sure. On my last job I had to use angle grinder to cut such tiles, that was time consuming and very dusty...
  3. A

    Setting Out How would you orientate these tiles?

    Hi, I have a small en-suite 1200 x 2400, with a 1200 x 900mm linear drain tray which will have sliding shower doors. The tiles are 600x1200 blue/grey onyx style which I would like to look like one continuous pattern. I have 5 tiles (plus one broken one) Which way would lay these?
  4. S

    Thin Large format porcelain

    Looking to lay large format (900x900mm) thin (5.5mm) porcelain floor tiles onto a sand and cement screed (SR1). The tiles have a fibreglass backing. The screed is fully dry and has wet ufh. Would you recommend a crack isolation membrane e.g., Ditra or similar, or lay the tiles directly onto the...
  5. davetheplumb

    Large format tile cutter options

    Currently using TX700N but obviously now too small for the 1200x600mm I'm increasingly being tasked with by customers. Up to now, I've been cutting the 1200mm length with angle grinder/diamond blade, but seeking advice on my next snap cutter from others experiences: So what's the skinny: Rubi...
  6. C

    Large Format Outdoor tiles advice.

    Hi, I'm new to the forum and fairly new to tiling, my only previous "proper" job was my recent bathroom (600x600 porcelain, about 25m walls and floors) which went pretty well. I'm now having a go at the patio - it's 30m, a concrete slab laid last year. It was laid in 3 bays, between screeds...
    • cdbe11
    • Thread
    • advice format large large format outdoor tiles
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: DIY Tiling Forum
  7. L

    Large format tiles entire Ground floor through doorways.

    I’m tiling a ground floor of a house approx 120m through a ground floor with 5 doorways in the hall way leading into kitchen, living room, office, W/C and reception room. The tiles are 120 x 60 porcelain tiles 10mm thick. My problem is going through all the doorways where I know the tiles are...
  8. O

    looking for a large format tiler comfortable with bevel cuts

    Looking for a large format tiler, comfortable with bevel cuts for outside corners. Job is in west London
  9. L

    Large format tiles on liquid screed

    Hi folks, We're having our downstairs tiles installed soon, about 82m2 of 1.2x1.2m square porcelain tiles onto an anhydrite liquid screed, with UFH. We've had reasonable quotes from two tilers, but they looking to do things a little differently, and we're not sure on the best approach. Both...
  10. backintothevoid

    cutting polishing advice/recommendations wet saw grinder large format

    Advice Hi guys, got some 60cmx60cm porcelain tiles to lay in a hallway with a modular pattern, 30x 60 30x30, 60x60. to do cuts i have a decent snap cutter. some tiles i need to trim a few mm off. i also need to smooth the cut edges. so i know i get a smoother and more precise cut with a wet saw...
  11. 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...
  12. simonwoody

    Tiling large format slate onto anhydrite screed

    I am planning to lay 600mm x 600mm x 20mm slate on to an anhydrite screed. It is a very thick tile! I was not familiar with anhydrite screeds and have been reading some of the horror stories. I was set on using Anhyfix but I see Tilemaster have stopped producing it and I spoke to Ditra technical...
  13. N

    Which tile backing board, tanking and adhesive for large format tile

    Hi Peeps, about to rip out my bath and put a new one in with a shower. I've done a few bathrooms already but because I'm using 60x60 tiles (28.5kg per m2 Polished ) I just need some advice on what board and adhesive I can use. The tap wall is stud and the side is block. The block is currently...
  14. G

    large format tiler needed

    Need tiler in Burford area for 3 large format tiles 2.6 high by 1.2 to put around fireplace. Needs cutting and mitring. Thanks Gilly
  15. T

    Experienced Large Format Floor Tiler for 60m2 Project (Bedfordshire)

    Lets start at the beginning, apologies for the backstory. Our house is 22 years old, the floor is a stony screed finish and has 6-7mm level difference between the hallway and the lounge. The floor was mostly clean, never been tiled too except for the kitchen where they were tiled from new. The...
  16. A

    Experience with extra large format tiles 36"x72" porcelain tile

    Hello, I am a homeowner living in the Metro Vancouver area in British Columbia. I am currently visiting tile stores to figure out what tiles to use for my bathroom reno. It will be a complet gut and replacement. It's a smallish bathroom 7ft x 8 ft and I plan to convert the tub into a walk in...
  17. U

    help with 6mm floor tiles

    Hi guys, newbie here and after advice/opinion So we have 210sqm of 120x120x6mm porcelain floor tiles to go down onto UFH with a Chemfloor cement floor. I have been told I need decoupling mat due to the size and been told not to use the membrane due to potential air pockets that could cause...
    • ukjamie
    • Thread
    • floor floor tiles help large format membrane tiles ufh
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Best Floor Tiles
  18. P

    Using large format tile adhesive on 6x6 tiles

    I need a bed of between 7 - 15mm for some 6x6 quarry tiles, I can pick up some Mapei large format tile adhesive which goes to 20mm bed from B&Q, is there any reason why I cant use this
  19. MorganNick

    Large format tiler in Dorset needed

    Looking for an experienced large format tiler to join our team in Dorset. Tools, materials and van suppied along with an attractive salary.
  20. V

    Frame for large format tiles

    Hello! I have a dilemma, and if you could help me with advice, I would be very grateful. I am trying to install a feature wall, with two 120x250cm porcelain tile format, LED lights around the tiles and also would like to have my TV mounted on it. The original wall is an exterior plasterboard...
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