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  1. G

    cut ties with the contractor and now have a badly done, half finished bathroom

    First time poster here. For some context, I have a (mostly finished) tiny home with some really shoddy finish work. We’ve cut ties with the contractor and now have a badly done, half finished bathroom. The contractor set the shower/backsplash wall tile with liquid nails instead of the proper...
  2. S

    I'm Looking For This Tile Help!!!! Only 5 needed!

    Hi… I’m desperately looking for a few of these (I believe discontinued B&Q) tiles. I only need 5… otherwise it’s a whole kitchen to retile! Any help much appreciated!
  3. A

    advice needed......on carpet glue.....

    got an 80m2 porcelain job upcoming ....seagrass carpet currently down on top of foam backed underlay and the entire area has been glued down on top of concrete screed....im assuming the glue needs to be removed somehow before I can lay decoupling membrane then tiles etc however what will get the...
  4. back2thefuture

    Herringbone floor…advice needed please

    Hi all, We employed a tiler to lay some rectified wood effect planks in a herringbone pattern… The grout width was set at 2mm… The floor is yet to be grouted but to our untrained eyes we have noticed some strange things. For example in one area the grout width was 3mm + and in another area...
  5. K

    Advice needed - questions before getting new bathroom fitted Discussion Thread

    Advice needed - questions before getting new bathroom fitted Discussion Thread Hi all, hope this is okay to post. Just over a year ago, I took on my dad's old house, and I want to get the bathroom done up. His ex-wife convinved him to fit a shower cubicle and get rid of the bath, and whoever...
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    Minton Hollins Floor Tiles in Shavington Cheshire - Restoration Needed - Looking for local skilled tiler

    Hi all This is part of a fire, water damaged floor. The building itself was built in 1732, it was nearly destroyed by fire in 2018 and we’re slowly working our way through it. Roof is on, windows in and all exterior building works completed. We’re strongly governed by English heritage and local...
  7. J

    TEKCEM FIBRE what needed to porcelain tile

    hello new here but wished i had found and asked before screed and ufh down but here goes. We have an extension (9m by 6.2m) which has a standard slab been down for 4 months, and then insulation in quick drying screed, the existing part has a slightly friable slab with approx 20mm of latex self...
  8. A

    Expert Guidance Needed for Tiling Where Roof Sections Meet

    I'm currently in the midst of a DIY roofing tile project and have encountered a challenging area: the intersection where two parts of my roof join. I'm aiming for a seamless and effective tiling solution that ensures durability and weather resistance at this critical junction. Could anyone...
  9. S

    HELP NEEDED FLOOR LAYOUT 4 ROOMS

    Hello I'm new to tiling my first flooring job it's 42sqm in 600x 200 floor tiles (wood effect) My room starts at front door where I'm hoping to start"?" To then go right through door into living room then left into dining room ans left to the kitchen! It's like a big u shape I do have a floor...
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    Help with shower needed

    Hi This is not a specific tiling question - sorry if inappropriate. i am in a position where i need help with my bathroom installation. the shower tray 1500x900 has not been installed level, and the glass panels of the enclosures do not fit into the grooves as intended. the plumber must have...
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    Some advice needed. Midway through first tiling job

    I’m halfway through tiling a shower cubicle at home. First time doing any tiling. I’ve used waterproof tile backer boards with 200x65 ceramic metros. The chap at CTD recommended using Mapei Ultralite D2 tubbed adhesive as it would give me plenty of working time and easy to use. I noticed when...
  12. B

    Advice needed, novice tiler...

    I've bought what I thought were floor tiles for my bathroom. They are 600 x 300 x 8.5mm ceramic tiles. Turns out i bought wall tiles... Question is can I use these on my bathroom floor. It's a small bathroom, I'm going to need 16 to 18 tiles at most, I'll be putting backerboards down as I'm...
  13. ST Contracting Ltd

    TILERS NEEDED - CENTRAL BRISTOL

    Immediate Start - Wall and Flooring Tiling Available - Looking for 1 or a pair of quality and reliable tilers for a large project in Bristol. Over 120 plots to be completed in a new build block of apartments, 30 plots ready to tile. Hotel stay can be provided during the week If not from the...
  14. D

    Wedi Board fixing - advice needed

    I'm hoping someone here can give me some advice! I'm re-tiling my shower after needing to rip out the previous dodgy plywood backing which failed (right side in the photo) and plasterboard (left side) I'm planning on installing Wedi board as a backing board solution. For the right side onto...
  15. O

    Debonding membrane needed?

    Hi all, I’ve got an outdoor patio that has a concrete slab, onto which I’ll be laying 20mm porcelain (900x600) tiles. I was wondering if a decoupling membrane is necessary given the thickness of the tiles - seems like it might be overkill. I see conflicting advice online. perhaps a s2 adhesive...
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    1920s/30s Black and White Tile Restoration Advice Needed

    I've recently bought a house dated around the 1920/30s and found black and white tiles underneath the carpet in the hallway. I've already cleaned the majority of the grime away, including paint marks, stiff glue and dirt, however there's a few parts I really can't rectify: Yellow/brown...
  17. M

    Help needed. Gyproc easifill

    Hi I'm new to the forum. Just a quick question. Can you tile onto Gyproc easifill as I have to level out my wall. If not any suggestions?
  18. W

    Tilers needed in Norfolk & Suffolk UK

    Tilers wanted. We are looking to take on self employed tilers in Norfolk/ Suffolk, there is work ready to go for the right people. We are open to all levels of experience, what's important is a professional attitude towards customer service and quality work. If you'd like to know more please...
  19. robertlair

    Build-up Needed for Tile Installation in Shower

    I am doing a shower tile installation on mold-resistant drywall and I am waterproofing with redguard. The drywall comes down and sits on the shower edge/lip, and the tile will go over the lip and down to the base of the shower. All looks great except one of the studs was a little bowed and one...
  20. L

    Tilers needed for large format laminam tile install

    Hi there, New to this forum, I'm looking for a tiler to take on a small specialist Job in Bromley, essentially its a media unit around 6m long with drawers and doors. all panels will need to be cut and adhered to the doors with veining where possible running through. i've attached drawing to...

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