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    laying jerusilum natural stone

    i had to give someone a quote for laying jarusilum natural stone yesturday for a contract yesturday in london that includes sealing laying and grouting how much is the going rate for laying the stuff. the tiles were around 25 inch sq bareing in mind it was in london there was around 2500 sqm to...
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    Sealing natural stone

    Quick question, I'm doing a bathroom with a natural stone border and I've bought some Lithofin Stop-Stain today to seal it. Do I need to seal it before or after grouting the wall?
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    Cutting natural stone

    This might seem a stupid question but i'm doing my 1st natural stone job and i'm having trouble cutting the tiles. Could anybody please give me any tips. Cheers
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    Natural stone mosaic sealing and enhancing

    Can any kind tiler answer my queries? I have just bought some natural stone (quartz) mosaic tiles 30cm x 30cm (2 inch square tile pieces) to go in my soon to be installed new kitchen. Presumably these need to be sealed. I notice that they are not as bright in colour as on the display when I...
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    Laying Natural Stone onto existing tiles in St. Tropez

    Hi I need to know what to do regarding laying natural stone tiles onto existing tiles on a floor from start to finish as this is a first for me. The job is abroad and i have been recommended by my plumber and it is one of his friends and i really need to do a top job as it is a really swanky...
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    Natural Slate with underfloor heating! Any advice?

    Good afternoon all I am about to start to price up a job for a 16.5 msq kitchen using natural slate and underfloor heating. The customer is a builder and says he wants to purchase all of the materials to claim his VAT back. Do I treat the underfloor heating as if I was using normal ceramic...
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    cutting natural stone

    I have to cut mosaic natural stone tiles to fit in gaps which start at 2mm up to 10mm. What is the smallest sliver I can cut and how do I do it? Any help appreciated. Thank You Boz
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    Grouting Natural Stone Tiles

    just finished tiling bathroom with 100x100 natural stone tiles from b+q (customer insisted!). used max 4 mm spaces in places to get level effect but just need a bit of advise as to how to tackle grouting. All tiles have been sealed this afternoon so grouting can commence in morning. Just not...
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    How many Sq Metres a day can you lay natural stone?

    Hi there, new to the forum, and the trade. I'm currently working on a development of five new houses in Essex (bathrooms, kitchens, floors/hallways) in limestone (600 x 400 floors, 400 x 400 wall) before doing an ICA course starting mid-April and I'm getting excellent quality results, but I am...
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    How to seal natural stone tiles

    Hi, Can you please give me step by step advice on cleaning and sealing natural stone mosaics? Do I use a damp cloth to clean the dust off and then wait to dry? How long should I allow to dry before sealing? Do I seal them once in one direction and then seal again in opposite direction? Do I...
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    Advice on fixing natural stone mosaics

    I am doing a feature wall in natural stone mosaics and have been given contradictory advice. One experienced tiler advised to start at the top and work down when fixing with rapid dry adhesive. Then another experienced tiler said I should start at the bottom and work up. Can someone please...
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    natural stone

    hi all, how easy/hard is it to lay natural stone ? i've never found anyone who wants this type laying yet! thanks in advance
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    Sealing tumbled natural stone

    Got a floor to tile in tumbled natural stone & i've been told a number of methods when it comes down to sealing the tiles. The tiles are tumbled travetine & marble. Most sites tell you different info when sealing. Do you adhere tiles then seal or do you seal b4 ?? What do you suggest?
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    Natural Stone Mosaic

    Hi, hope someone can advise. I propose to use a natural stone mosaic border. (Laura Ashley Winston Mosaic, only 1.5" high) within a shower cubicle, the rest of the tiles are standard ceramic tiles. Do I need to seal the stone mosaic with any thing or am I best not using them in the shower...
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    How to Care For & Maintain Natural Products

    I normally use lithofin products but found this useful topps fila products care guide..great stuff........dave.. How to Care For & Maintain Natural Products Initial Cleaning GROUT FILM REMOVER FOR LIMESTONE, TRAVERTINE, POLISHED MARBLE, SLATE, SANDSTONE AND POLISHED GRANITE 1:30...
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    Natural Slate help......

    I haven't used this stuff before. I am guessing wet cut only. I have to quote for 16m2, how much would you quote and how long do you think it would take you? How do i go about sealing it? What adhesive and grout? Thanks Gaz ---- This is the exact stuff I am quoting for..... Topps Tiles...
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    White Residue On Natural Stone

    Muppet Of a Customer Just finished washing off after grouting and left with the normal residue. Already sealed the tiles several times and tested cleaning with no problems. Advised customer to leave floor and not be tempted to wash any further. Explained I would return the following day once...
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    natural stone course

    Hi all, I'm going on the NETT Natural Stone Course on the 28th september , anyone else going then? Scott
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    wall prep for natural stone

    Is it right that when tiling natural stone onto a wall it has to be on plasterboarded walls and not on plastered walls , so if a customer wanted a natural stone tile on there wall and it was say for arguments sake a painted wall would you have to hack the plaster off the wall and then...
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    Natural Stone Tiles

    Natural stone has been used on walls and floors for thousands of years and continues to be a popular choice today due to its natural beauty,versatility and durability.There are many different types of natural stone each with its own characteristics.So because they are all different,I have...

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