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  1. K

    Natural Grout Removal

    Hiya, Looking for advice on how to remove excess grout from a Matt porcelain tile. We got hugely screwed over by the builders so can't afford to buy anything to remove the excess grout off the tile. Can anyone come with a natural remedy? Kazz
  2. O

    The natural stone show

    Hey all, I was thinking of popping along to this, anyone else given it a thought or going? http://www.stoneshow.co.uk/ 28th-30th April at London's Excel.......... and it's free! :thumbsup: (If u pre register!)
  3. F

    Advice please - natural sandstone - indoors on anhydrite screed

    Hello, I am pretty new to this forum and would like some help please on laying sandstone indoors. I’ve read up everything I can find that looks relevant first so as not to waste your time :smilewinkgrin: I have a 3.2m diameter circular floor area with anhydrite screed finish and am a laying...
  4. K

    hi to all tilers and lovers of natural stone

    Hi Iv'e been tiling now for over 25 years and starting to get the hang of it,:hurray:....Please feel free to view my work kennewtontiling or view more up to date work on face book / ken newton tiling feel free to like or add me thanks for looking...
  5. S

    Hi all natural stone tiling

    Hi all,question for you I'm getting to do more and more natural stone tiling, which is fine,but struggling too price it right at the moment fitting 600x600 20mm honed limestone,on a floor that runs out over 30 mm,it's taking a lot of time too lay,is this normal? Can't follow the floor at would...
  6. M

    Natural slates onto concrete blocks

    Hi forum, I'm about to fix 20 M2 of natural slate tiles, 300mm x 300mmx 10mm onto standard concrete 4" blocks internally. I got the slates at a good price, but the seller is trying to get me to buy primer and adhesive off him as well. I may well need them, but thought I'd check with the...
  7. M

    Prep work advice for natural stone

    I looked at a job last night they want natural stone on their down stairs hall way the floor is wooden floorboards may I add they are very flat and feel very secure so what do you think cement board it then ditra it out or just cement boards or just ditra
  8. M

    Natural stone in swimming pools

    Just pricing up a big job involving fixing 20mm thick limestone to block work and screed in a swimming pool. The only swimming pools I've ever tiled were fixed with mosaics and although I often fix this stone to floors using white weber SPF or tilemaster ultimate. I'm not sure if ideally a more...
  9. J

    Sealing natural stone & glass mosaic..?

    Hi folks! Got a couple of quick questions about sealing mosaic tiles. We've ordered some Classical Flagstones paris brick mosaic to use as an accent strip around the middle of the shower enclosure. This is a natural stone & glass mosaic and given it's natural stone, I figured it will need...
  10. smudger85

    Natural on green plasterboard?

    Can you stick travertine to green plasterboard? Size is 60+30. Is this wise as I'm working on a site where this is happening!!!
  11. I

    Wickes 30x30 natural slate

    Anyone laid this stuff.the thickness range from 6mm -10mm..some bow! How can one lay these in a bathroom level and flat...?
  12. D

    Natural stone wall tiles (limestone/travertine)?

    Hi guys, I am looking to 'finally' tile our downstairs cloakroom w/c. The floor is thick opus romani limestone (very light beige) Can anyone recommend some nice lime/trav that is suitable for walls? i'd like light to match the floor. I'm in Kent. Im thinking block blond as its such a small...
  13. S

    Setting out brick bond from natural centre point causes thin cuts

    Hi, I was looking for a bit of advice i have read various posts on here regarding brick bond layouts and several say to avoid having slithers everywhere. I was wondering what constitutes a slither!! I have mocked a layout up on my PC (See below) and using a desirable starting point centred to...
  14. G

    Natural stone project in Reigate - Granite/Slate & Marble

    I have a bathroom that needs tiling. The main floor is Granite and is approx 6sq mtrs, the wetroom area is Slate and is approx 2.5 sq mtrs. The walls are in Marble and there is approx 14sq mtrs. Thanks in advance
  15. T

    Natural stone tiling

    Hi all, Ive not posted on here for a while but wanted to ask a couple of things. i allways nip on for peoples views and wonder why the hell i dont come on more often!! Ive been tiling for 6 years now but i did my first Limestone job a couple of weeks ago. it was 26m2 wall 500 x 300 and 6 m2...
  16. gamma38

    Natural stone show

    Is it worth going to? has anyone been before?
  17. Dan

    Natural Stone Tiles – How to Fix & Seal to Avoid Discolouration?

    Installation of natural stone tiles can cause discolouration? Poor tile installation and fitting of natural stone surfaces is often the cause of discolouration of the surface. Natural stone tiles should always be buttered on the back and then laid into an even bed of … Continue reading →...
  18. J

    Grey adhesive on natural Travertine tiles and grout applied before sea

    Hello everyone. My builder has just laid and grouted natural travertine tiles in my cloakroom and has told me that I need to seal them. When I bought the sealant I was chatting with the sales advisor and he said that the golden rules of laying travertine tiles are:- Apply sealant before...
  19. I

    Venis Ona natural

    Has anyone ever worked with this tile from porcelanosa. It is a very textured tile and was wondering if anyone had any advice regarding cutting. Any tips would be appreciated.:thumbsup:
  20. S

    How to key natural limestone

    Guys, I've got a breathable floor which I am laying limestone tiles on. It's very importnant that the floor remains breathable and this really limits me to the products I can use. The tiles arrived today and unfortunatley they are as smooth as glass on the back! I am assuming that this will...

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