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    large format tiles 800x800 in bathroom

    Hi guys I have a question about tiling large 800x800 tiles on floor and walls in a bathroom with a walkin shower. I'm thinking it would be easier to tile the floor first and cover them with protective foil. And then cut the first row of tiles to a laser line level starting from the floor up. The...
  2. K

    800x800 large format tiles

    First time Post but much needed advice. I'm a gas engineer/plumber to trade and so I know all too well, each man to their trade. That being said , I have a time sensitive floor needing tiled (mines) and I can't get a tiler in time. So I'm going to do it myself. I have done tiling myself before...
  3. C

    Mitre large format

    What's your tiling question? Pictures can be added. Hi anyone recommend if its worth buying sigma jolly for mitre work. Got a reception area to do in large format so would take the plunge and buy if it speeds up.and leaves a goid finish. You still need to polish for a finish? Thanks Charlie
  4. S

    Bad Large Format Tiling in Bathrooms

    Hi, I have recently had the en-suite and main bathroom redone with large format tiles. There is several areas that I am not happy with that include lippage on wall and floor tiles, scratches and chips on tiles Chips / scratches in tiles :- Poorly cut tiles :- Lippage What...
  5. R

    Doing large bathroom with Gazzini porceline 12" x24", having trouble cutting this tile. Long and short ways. Using Rubi Viper

    Doing large bathroom with Gazzini porceline 12" x24", having trouble cutting this tile. Long and short ways. Using Rubi Viper 10" on two different saws. Blade seems to bend when cutting . Never had trouble cutting porceline tile. Thanks Ron
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    Large marble tiles and Mapei p9

    Hi I have some large format marble tiles to fit onto bathroom walls. They are 10mm and 800mm x 400mm in size. They are quite heavy. Do you think that Mapei p9 will be man enough for the job- I will be back combing ? I have mainly been using s1 Keraquick for the floors but the p9 was cheap and...
  7. S

    What tile adhesive should I use for large porcelain tiles?

    I am planning on doing my bathroom up in January so I'm needing to get everything bought before. I am using 600x600 porcelain tiles for the floor and 300x600 porcelain tiles (3.4kg a tile) for the wall, I know it will be powder tile adhesive required but I cant find any which states it would...
  8. T

    Large tile cutter advice

    Hi all I was wondering if anyone could get me any advice on which tile cutter to go for please 🤞 I have been pondering for a while to buy myself a large tile cutter as the tiles keeps getting larger by the year I am torn between the Rubi slim system with a breaker or maybe a Razor 63” or any...
  9. S

    Kitchen Floor - Large Format?

    Hi - this looks like a really great forum and I’m hoping I can get some advice. We have a kitchen extension to refloor - at the time it was built we just got a cheap laminate put down. I’m thinking tiles will be a good option now. It’s ~ 7.5 x 3.5m but take the footprint of the units out the...
  10. D

    Tiler mistake - large gap between tiles and ceiling

    Hi all Having a bit of a mare; after having my last shower installation botched (but thankfully getting my money back after threatening to make a court claim), I've had another botch job with fitter #2! After the tiling was done there was a gap of about one inch between the tiles and ceiling...
  11. N

    Large format tiling

    Hi, I have 40m2 of extension joined onto about 30m2 of the existing house that I want to tile with somthing like 60x60 tiles. Both parts have underfloor heating and the extension was screeded with sand and cement about 4 weeks ago now. The whole floor is level over the 12meters but wouldn't...
  12. C

    Large format tiling adhesive question

    Hi, new to this forum, I have a question, I am laying a lot of wood effect 240 x 950mm ceramic tiles on an poured Alpha Hemi Hydrate screed that is fully dried on Underfloor heating, I will seal the floor before tiling. I wanted to use the evo-stik Technik LFT ( large format tile ) adhesive...
  13. J

    URGENT HELP - LARGE FORMAT TILER NEEDED

    Hi, we have large format concrete tiles 2.7 x 1.2m for our 30sqm kitchen.they are 12mm thick from concept Tiles. We had someone lined up but their mother passed away and now e are in limbo as the house can’t be finished and are basically homeless now. Wondering if anyone is available with the...
  14. M

    Porcelain large format floor failing

    A year ago we completely refurbished our kitchen including a new porcelain tiled floor installed by the builder. I think he put ply on top on floor boards, and then put the tiles on top 600x600 on 30sqm. I think the ply was prepped. The grout is cracking in many places now and the tiles are...
  15. S

    Large Format Tools Hire

    Hi all Does any one know if there is large format tools to hire in London ? Bench frame etc.. Thanks
  16. T

    WANTED PLEASE

    wanted Keope Pietra Di Keope Balmoral 30x30 cm VUF6 these are terracotta coloured. Gladly buy several boxes if you or your supplier has any in stock PLEASE
  17. C

    Large marble slabs

    Hi all and happy New year I'm looking for a second opinion on what to do. I have book matched marble to lay on floors 20mm thick and up to 2.4m long and 900 wide although the lengths can be smaller as supplier is cutting the majority of pieces to size. I have 10mm height to reach finished floor...
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    For Sale Large Format Tile Tools And Equipment For Sale

    Lightly used large format porcelain tile Raimondi tools, tables, etc for sale. Used for one job. Everything you need to fabricate and install floor tile, wall tile, and countertops. Located in Iowa. Text 563-580-9306 if interested.
  19. acaciaguy

    Large floor tiles - what trowel

    Hello everyone. I’m fitting some large floor tiles next week. 1000 x 1000 mm over electric underfloor heating. These are the largest tiles I have fitted before. My plan is to use a 20 x 10 mm round notched solid bed trowel along with back buttering. I believe this is a good approach but any...
  20. J

    Large gap between bath and wall

    I have about a 40mm gap between the bath edge and the wall, I plan to tile the wall, do you recommend boxing this in or using some kind of sealant? Really struggling to find a large enough ceramic or plastic lip edge to fit.

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