natural stone

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    Cracked natural stone tiles on heated screeds

    I want this in an open forum because im seeing this more and more at the moment. CRACKED NATURAL STONE ON HEATED SCREEDS i have eight jobs to look at where the stone has cracked due to movement in the heated screeds, and most of the customers were not advised on heating the screed or had even...
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    LTP Mattstone Sealer 5 Litre For Natural Stone Tiles

    Hi guys, I have an unused tin of LTP mattstone. I over ordered and this is surplus to requirements. LTP Online | Sealing Products I paid £77 Happy to take £55 posted for it or £50 collected, I am in Kent (TN12) any interest? thanks Dave
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    The Natural Stone Show 2011

    Hi everybody, I'm pleased to announce that tilersforums.com will be exhibiting at The Natural Stone Show 2011 - March 15th to the 17th. We're on stand H10 with 365Drills and Tileution. Mapei are on stand B26. LTP are somewhere apparently too but I can't find them on the copy of the...
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    Chamfer natural stone

    Hi, What tool do you use to chamfer the edges of natural stone tiles? I saw a thread about somewere but i cant find it. Cheers Paul
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    Natural Stone Cutting

    Ive been tiling many years now and have recently noticed a sharp increase in natural stone tiling, Currently im borrowing a rubi table saw. im looking for something similar but at over £800 i cannot afford this currently. What does every one else use for day to day use for smooth cutting with...
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    Basic tools - laying natural stone (marble/limestone)

    Got the following tiling to do: 23m sq kitchen - limestone 8m sq bathroom floor - marble 20m sq bathroom walls - limestone Think I've sorted out the wet cutter (Vitrex 750 + Macrist CK850...see other post ...
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    Wet tile cutter for natural stone (marble/limestone) - buy Briccolina or not?

    Hi, I've been reading around a bit as I need to buy some tools. I think I have a handle on this but wanted to double check that the tools I think I need are suitable :) I've got a 23m sq kitchen floor to tile with 600 x 400 limestone (applestone). A 7m sq bathroom floor to tile with 600 x 400...
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    what are the major differences between ceramic fixing and natural stone fixing??cheer

    Was curious as to what are the major differences between ceramic and natural stone fixing?..any major rules of thumb? i know that adhesives have to be different ie white for marble etc....its the actual fixing of them that im curious about,i had a guy who owns a tiling company tell me theres no...
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    URGENT: Natural Stone Tilers Required For Victoria Station OOH

    HI, I need a good natural stone tilers to offer a budget price for breaking out 80m2 of Terrazzo and replacing with new Terrazzo and some granite tiles. The price should be for Normal hours and out of hours please. so... break out 80-m2 of terrazzo tiles. Make good the bed and retile with...
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    Natural Stone Flooring Advice - kitchen problem

    Hi, I'm a new user so I hope I'm using the correct forum for this post. In October I ordered a new kitchen from a firm that does everything: install, electrics, plumbing, units, appliances, granite and tiling. I knew that this would be more expensive than project managing it myself but I've...
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    1st time using Natural Stone Tumbled Travertine tiles - help needed please.

    Hi, I have brought some of the above tiles from Wicks and would like to know the best way to fit them to a kitchen wall (being fitted just above the worktop upwards to 30cm high. What is the best adhesive to use and where can I buy it (wicks, homebase, B&Q??) What is the best sealer to buy...
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    The Natural Stone Show March 2011..

    Is anybody thinking about going to the Natural Stone Show next March 15th to the 17th.. The Natural Stoneshow 2011 - ExCel, London It is at the Excel centre again.. think i might just price up the accommodation..:thumbsup: This is one show i would love to go to.
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    Butting up Natural stone tiles.

    I’ve been asked to do a bit of tiling work with natural stone (unknown type). I’ve been asked to butt the tiles up to each other in brick bond and not to use any grout. All materials on site (inc. Toppfix white rapid flex). I’m only allowed to work between 08:00- 16:00 because the hotel is still...
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    Customer Vs Trade Dispute - Natural Stone Tiles

    Hi all, I understand that BS5385 suggests: Variation across Joints: ±1mm for joints less than 6mm wide ±2mm for joint 6mm or more wide However, what are the guidelines for natural stone tiles, i.e. travertine limestone which are 610mm long, 406mm wide and 12mm thick, with a joint of 2mm...
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    Hi, i am looking for an qualified natural stone floor tiler for two days work.

    I got a natural stone floor tiling job. small bathroom and small wc room.current floor tiles needs to be removed and only one of the above rooms floor needs new plywood as old ply is damaged. This is two days job and must start on tuesday 02/08/10. I am builder myself but very busy with other...
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    Natural stone care.

    Natural Stone and Tile Care Do's and Don'ts Do use coasters under glasses, especially if they contain alcohol or citrus juices. Do use place mats under china, ceramics, silver or other objects that may scratch your stone's surface. Especially with softer stones like travertine, marble and...
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    Natural Stone Floor with UFH

    Hi peeps, So I've got this kitchen floor to price up, about 15m2 of natural stone going onto a nice flat screed also got to fit the UFH matts I've not done a great deal of UFH work so I'll need some advice on this 1 Can i fit the UFH direct onto the screed or do i use ditramat? or...
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    B & Q natural stone effect floor tiles

    hi all now it has been pointed out on this forum that there are a few reserves when it comes to B & Q tiles....i myself have come across these problems....This is a conservatory floor that i finished this morning. firstly after ripping out the old laminate flooring the floor was levelled with a...
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    rail cutter for natural stone

    hi if there is any1 out there selling one of thes or knows any 1 let me know thanks. im in the west yorkshire area.
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    Which trowel and natural stone border advice

    Hi I have a couple of questions on a job i'm on , the tiles are ready to go tomorrow . they are 333 x 250 x 7, the substrates are fairly even. 1,Will my 6mm trowel suffice ? 2. I have a marble border 50 mm to seal - can I seal it after it's up , if i do it before , I presumably have to...

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