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    can i self level onto concrete (sand and balast ) after a week?

    can i self level onto concrete (sand and balast ) after a week? i was then going to use a membrane before tiling. just need to level a bit on screed.
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    nvq level 2

    Hello, Can anyone recommend a genuine, non rip-off place in Essex where I could sit an NVQ level 2 floor and wall tiling EWPA. It would be great to chat to someone who has undertaken this route, even if not in Essex and find out all about it! Many thanks
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    Pro tiling of kitchens, what level of prep to expect from fitters?

    I've been tiling for around ten years and consider my self of a high standard. Over the years I have had issues with the level of prep either i or the fitter should do. Bearing in mind the depth constraints of tub gear, i feel the substrate should be to within a couple of mm of perfect. Now do...
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    Hello and laser level advice please

    Hi there, Hopefully you can offer some advice.....basically more and more of my clients are asking for fully tiled bathrooms and to be honest I find drawing a level line round the room pretty time consuming and not 100% accurate every time....prob user error! Anyway would anyone be able to let...
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    Level floor?

    Hi, I am tiling my hall, I have plated the floorboards with ply and screwed down every 6 inches and I plan to seal with pva ( as adhesive prep instructs). Having checked the level and it runs out aprox 1/4 of an inch into one corner, should I worry about levelling the ply with a self levelling...
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    Level 3 construction training

    Able skills are pleased to announce that we have gained approval for the delivery of CSkills Level 3 qualifications in all of our construction subjects which include:- Wall and Floor Tiling, Plastering, Bricklaying, Carpentry and Painting and Decorating. Following on from our successful...
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    Level Batten ideas????

    Hi all, been a while since i've posted on here as been so busy. Hope you're all well. My question is this: I've yet to find a decent batten to start a level row of tiles. Looking for different ideas from you all, obviously it's what works best for the individual but at after several months...
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    Which laser level?

    Anyone use laser levels? In the market for one - is there anything that's recommended on here? Been looking at the Bosch GLL 2-50 which looks decent. Mainly to be used for domestic work so a 10m range would be fine. Got about 150ish to spend. Cheers
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    Small crack in screed but cant change level of floor what can we do

    A crack of about 2 metres long 3mm wide has appeared in our floor after the underfloor heating has been switched on. Screed is sand a cement mix by builder on site. Floor area 5 x 6 metres. Screed was drying without heating for 90 days. Heating switched up to temp gradually. The builder...
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    Wall & Floor Tiler Apprentiship level

    Hi my name is Adam and i am currently seeking employment within the tiling industry. I have completed a two year wall & floor tiling course at reading college & i am currently a member awaiting a position with the construction skills apprentiship scheme. i am currently unemployed and have lots...
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    Best way to level over underfloor heating on an Impey membrane?

    Hi,I'm installing an Impey tilesafe membrane on my wetroom floor and want to install underfloor heating. Impey recommend installing the ufh above the membrane and also say that fitting the ufh cable over the shower shower tray area to within about 150mm of the drain would be OK if I want to do...
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    Water level goes hi tech

    http://youtu.be/BZ4I847SIFk Bugger me
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    wall not level in dormer need to tile on to it - best substrate.

    Hello all. I have been browsing for a while but can't seem to get the info i need so I think t is time to ask. Hope someone can help. I am refitting my bathroom. I have a lifetime of of DIY experience but am a DIYer not a pro. Money is tight at the mo, and so I can't afford to hire a tiler, (or...
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    Level

    Another silly question....... Do you guys use a (spirit) level when laying floor tiles, i.e, using a level on top of the floor tiles, to get an perfectly level floor, or do you just marry-up all four corners of every tile, and let the tiles follows the contour of the floor? Your opions...
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    laser level

    Hi Mick looking for a crossline laser level dewalt if posd
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    Junction of different sized tiles at skirting level

    Hi there, I am adding a tiled floor to a bathroom with existing tiled walls. The old timber skirting has been removed and I intend continuing the floor tiles ( cut down) up the wall as a tiled skirting. Problem is the wall tiles are 150mm ssquare and the floor tiles 330 square so the joints...
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    Laying riven slate level

    Laying riven slate, you cannot just rely on following the floor, since the slate are not all the same thickness. So you have to lay the slate to a level. This would be easy with perfectly flat tiles. But with riven tiles, you could choose to prioritise getting the edges in line and allow peaks...
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    Raising level of concrete floor before tiling

    Hello -- I am looking for advice on the most reasonable way to raise the level of a floor to be tiled (probably with large natural slate tiles). It's a Victorian house, and we've just knocked together the kitchen, hall and dining room to give an area of about 25 sq m. I'm lifting the old wood...
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    dewalt dw089k laser level

    I want to get myself a self leveling laser but im in such a rut what to get !! obviously i dont want to spend a packet on one but i dont want to regret not spending enough on one .......anyway dewalt have now chucked a spanner in my works by bringing out the dw089k.its got a much better laser...
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    Wall And Floor Tiling Nvq Level 3 Osat

    Hi guys does anyone know a collage or company who does osat level 3 assements I already hold a level 2 just need 3 for the supervisors cscs card cheers John

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