leveling

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    Leveling compound over undertile heating, how thick??

    Iv just put down tile backer board and undertile heating cable over the top. Went over today with self leveling compound but not sure if iv enough over the cable. In a few places you can still see the top of the cable, is this ok or is it best i go over again with a thin skim so everything is...
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    leveling compound (and cheapest place for latex plus?)

    Hi all, I have been told by my potential tiler that I need to get the last of the materials in and that includes some 'levelling compound' - anyone know of a decent type? Also, is TileGiant trade price the cheapest for latex plus? Kind regards, Richard
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    tuscan leveling system

    Could anyone tell me if they have used the Tuscan tile levelling sytem or Rubi equivalent. I am interested to know if it is has a serious use and is it worth the money as it seems to be very expensive. Would love to hear from anyone that has used or uses it and the feedback on either system...
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    Help needed leveling mosaics with tiles ASAP

    Hi guys, Just wondering if someone can give me some advice on the best way to pack out a mosaic to get to the same thickness as the surrounding tiles. I'm looking at quite a large area (600mm x 2000mm) as a feature running up one wall. The mosaics are natural stone and glass mesh 9mm thick...
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    Floor Leveling

    Good evening everyone, I am due to start my mums kitchen floor next week. It is only 9 square mts, so not a big job, but I have discovered the floor slopes across the full width by 30mm. My mum has already bought the tile, they are 450x450mm ceramics. I am over boarding the floor with no more...
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    Tuscan Leveling System

    Has anyone used it? I tried it for the first time on this floor and it definately has a learning curve. Two of the biggest hassles are keeping the joints clean, especially around the pyramid thingys, and also worrying about the straps loosening after you have set them and left (it...
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    Self leveling compound

    I'm tiling my flat (six rooms in total) and was wondering which room would be the best place to start in. each room runs off the hallway from the front door. As soon as you enter the flat, take 3 steps and you have the front-room on your left and kitchen on your right, walk down the hallway...
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    Help leveling floor slc?

    Hi all, I have a dip of around 10mm in the corner of the room. I have wpd ply floor and have purchased some underfloor heating insulation but do I lay some slc to level the floor or build it up with tile adesive when I tile? If slc what the best ? So just to recap- concrete floor...
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    Wrong self leveling compound?

    We are currently laying electric underfloor heating in our kitchen in an area 7 sq m. We have laid 10mm insulation boards then the heating mat. Browsed on here & discovered that self leveling seemed to be the best way to go so went and got some unibond self leveling compound. After laying it...
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    advise neded evo stick self leveling compound

    k think i made a big boob , first time using leveling compound, followed the instructions on the bag mixed to a creamy paste and throweled it on. now see i was thinkin throweling it on was ment the same as how you trowel on addy . so i know ive most lively had it too dry, especially as it...
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    tuscan leveling system

    have a look at this new product could save a lot of time but i think it could be expensive thought? what your thoughts on this one or is it another useless gadget to be brought out! YouTube - Pearl Tuscan Leveling System E44MYrsCam4
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    Floor leveling

    Hi, I had a call to quote a porch, there is a slight lift just under the front door ledge. The porch is very small, I was just wondering if I could get away with buttering the tiles to level the floor that way. The porch is 55cm x 43cm. Thanks for your help:smilewinkgrin:
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    Which Self Leveling Compond?

    Hi Everyone, I am installing a new floor shortly which will have UFH. Does it matter which SLC I use? The original floor is wooden board which we will put tilebacker board on top off then I was going to lay an SLC before tiling. Can I use BAL Multibase or should it be BAL Acrybase...
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    Using a leveling compound with underfloor heating?

    Hi guys, I have just had an extension built and have had underfloor heating installed in the kitchen. The pipes have been laid and a concrete screed has been put over the top. I have primed this with Mapei Primer G to seal the dust while I get round to tiling the floor. The problem I have...
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    Self leveling catastrophe!

    Had vinyl tiles removed from concrete floor which was fairly flat apart from one area where a pantry wall used to be. i'm inexperience so decided to get my plasterer to lay down some bal Acrybase. To my horror he used about fifteen percent extra powder. it has set solid and is very uneven with...
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    leveling floors

    my floor levels are out i need to make up 25mm in one room& 45 in another using large format tiles what are my options thanks simon
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    leveling over floor tiles

    Hi All, I have a job to do for a contractor and they have told me to self level over the top of existing floor tiles and then lay the new ceramics. I would assume that the existing tiles are ceramic or porcelain. My question is simple. Can you apply levelers over tiles and if so would you...
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    first time self leveling

    hi guys used bal multibase today for the first time, just a few questions 1.what kind of consistency should i have been looking for 2.what area should i be working at one time 3.what is the best way to level it out ,i was using a battern the reason i ask is found it hard to get a good finish...
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    Tuscan Leveling System

    I heard about this from another tile setter in the US and he really likes it. I haven't used it ...yet. But the next large format stone job that comes up I will most definitely be pricing this into the quote. The first truly simple marble, slate, granite tile leveling system... It is...
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    tile leveling systems

    I know there has been some discussion on here lately about these systems such as the Tuscan, but has anyone yet used them? I have a customer who wants a truly perfect floor and is prepared to pay the extra if it works. Are they available in the UK yet? If so, where? Thanks

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