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    I'm off line

    Freekn Internet is down. So only on 3G at present. Bloody none speaky English over seas call centres. Ahhhhhhhhh.
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    First line of tiles

    Hi all. When fixing the first lot of tiles - Why do I see people "baton" the wall for the first set..?? Why do you not start from the bottom & tile upwards? Or is it just a preference people use? Thanks
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    Johnson's PRG1 - grout line

    Got the PRG1 10x20 tiles for the bathroom. Would like thin grout lines. Think johnsons recommend 3mm, but would like 2mm or (possibly 1.5mm). Think 2mm should be ok, 1mm too small, but maybe I'd get away with 1.5mm. Shower is tanked. Thoughts? 2mm for prudence? Tiles are all the same batch...
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    hair line cracks on wall tiles

    I have just tiled a shower using rapid set Mapei cement and 150mm * 70mm white bonded tiles onto a soid ashlar wall. Having grouted with grey grout I can see that about 10 tiles have hairline cracks. Two of these cracks continue across two tiles so would dictate that cracks were not on the tiles...
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    buying adhesive on line

    Hi all. I have looked around for a good tile adhesive to do my bathroom and prices vary considerably from one site to the other. I have seen a bag of 20 kg Mapei Keraflex Maxi at 20 pounds incl vat plus 8.50 for shipping it.Is it reasonably priced or should i be suspicious as i have seen the...
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    Floor tiles grout line minimum reequired size.

    Hi Guys. Just quoted for 20m2 of kitchen floor(polished porcelain 330x330) Customer specify that he wants to keep grout lines to maximum 2mm. BS require minimum 3mm spacing(I think)any suggestions appreciated. Funny enough always use 4mm so I`m asking for Your professional opinion. Sub floor is...
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    montolit smart line series cutter

    does anyone know if anywhere in the uk stocks these or can source one for me? any help appreciated :smilewinkgrin:
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    slim line

    has anyone fitted the the b & q slim line 600 x 300 had a customer ask me to fit them but sure how good the quality is
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    Rubi ND180 Basic Line- 240v - Inc Case, 4x discs - Used but good working order

    Rubi ND180 Basic Line- 240v Rubi Basic Line wet saw - Stainless steel tilting table for mitring - 35mm cut thickness - Simple guide to allow repetitive cutting - Direct driven blade/motor system - 550w motor - Very rugged carry case included Includes Case & 4x discs (3 of which are new) &...
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    Advice needed! What does a line through the side of a tile mean?

    Hello, I've found a supplier who has offered to supply a lovely porcelain tile for what looks like a great price. However, in the sample tile I have noticed that there is a line running through the side of the tile, as if the top porcelain layer is "stuck" onto another different layer of stone...
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    2 Setting Out Questions = move centre line and off set brick bond

    Hi All, Been absorbing all you advice and tips on here.... top work guys! I am currently tiling my bathroom in 600 x 300 porcelain floor to ceiling and have two questions which affect two different walls Question 1 - I have sink which is 600 wide and I have already stuck the tile behind it...
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    Rubi ND180 Basic Line --pilde of poo

    Anyone else got one of these, i thought being rubi it would be good, but after cutting 3 tiles the water tray needs topping up, the guide sucks, and the bottom blade guard is always filling up with muck, my little plasplug one was better :thumbsdown: pile of poo not plide !
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    grout line in centre of hall or full tile ???

    Hi decided to tile 35sqy2 hall kitchen toilet and utility with 30 x 60 length ways brick pattern Inside the front door its 2.1 meters then down the hall between side of stairs and wall is 1.13 Is it ok to have the grout line dead centre of hall and a full tile 30 and 26.5 either side or should a...
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    STUNNING!!! got my laser line to actually cut the tiles!

    If you have read my Dewalt D24000 thread, you will know i have managed to install a QEP Laser guide laser. Everything has been great except the batteries didn't last long. I found i was forgetting to switch the laser off each day. Looking around the net for better batteries, i came across some...
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    How will 4G networking effect fixed line rental.

    4G Mobile Networks: Bidding Process Begins To Auction Spectrum Critical To Mobile Providers | Business | Sky News Will the likes of BT who still haven't gone fully fibre optic etc be effected by the new 4G networking.. Speeds of around 100mb via USB will blow line rentals out of the market...
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    Best laser line generater

    what in your opinion would be the best make to buy!! im thinking of getting one , i fancy a really visable line/ square to work from , thanks guys in the know :thumbsup:
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    Tile line problems either side of border in bathroom

    Hello chaps ! Please forgive me if this is a simple problem but I'm a newbie and this is the first proper tiling job I've ever attempted. I'm tiling my bathroom and the vertical tile lines line up pretty much perfect either side of the border (the bottoms grouted, I'm currently tiling the...
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    hole cutters and laser line for setting out

    any one no of any good hole cutters i looked at the 365 drills just wondering if there are any others that are good?? and whats the best laser line to get at a reasonable price ! allso how do u get into the tilers arms forum ?!!! :smilewinkgrin:
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    crack line through tiles

    my tiles have a crack line directly on the joint underneath where the ply sheets are butted together. anyone know why?
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    Rubi ND200 cutting off line help???

    I have a Rubi ND200 and it wont cut strait. as you push a tile threw it the blade twists at an angle it even does it when you push on the front of the blade with your fumb(motor not running) it is as if the spindle is moveing sideways. is it on a rubber mount or a bearing? is there a fix for...

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