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    Natural slate

    Hi all, Its been ages since i last posted but you always give me the best information! Im quoting a job up on Monday and even though ive been tiling for 4 years, its my first slate job. Any pointers i should remember when quoting this one would be much appreciated. i.e sealer / adhesive (im...
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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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    If you're into stone and the natural look...

    Take a look at this guy ... not a tile shop in sight but very nice!! Lew French creates Architectural Stone Art with exceptional vision and incredible craftmanship
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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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    Pourous porcelain cream tiles with pitted holes to look like natural travertine

    Hi I'm praying that someone will be able to offer some advice for us. We basically had 26 square meters of cream porcelain 60x60 tiles with pitted tiny holes to look like natural travertine, fitted in our kitchen dinner. We did ask the shop assistant about the after care because of the holes...
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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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    Uncalibrated Topps Sheera Multicolour Natural Slate

    Hi all. Have to lay Topps Sheera Multicolour Slate 30 x 30 over the weekend. I've levelled the floor, cleaned and sealed tiles. Tiles are uncalibrated so all different thicknesses...whats the best way to lay these? bed of adhesive thickness? grout joint size? And which adhesive rapid or...

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