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    Need help to get a friend off my back.... please HELP

    Hi, and thanks for reading. I’m basically in need of some advice to be honest. I got a friend who has just had his bathroom gutted. He’s had new timber framework put up. plaster boarded, then skimmed, a few weeks ago. And here’s where I need your help.... he’s attempted to tile the walls himself...
  2. O

    Fair or not? The police are trying to get this video off the web!

  3. Albert

    1mm cut off disc other uses

    I use these for metal trim.Any one used them for ceramics?
  4. S

    Grout going off too soon.

    Ive just grouted up a simple splash back . Four M2. The issue I have is that no sooner had I finished grouting, 10-15 min. The grout had gone off rock solid? I used Mapei which incedently I prefer. I managed to clean it back somewhat, but the grout lines are still heavy. Can anyone suggest a...
  5. J

    Visiting India - Taj Mahal

    Am visiting India next week for the Taj Mahal. Does anyone have any previous experience? Please feel free to share it here
  6. Wishiwasatoptiler

    Carpal Tunel Syndrome

    Hi So being diagnosed with Moderate Carpal Tunnel and IT needs an op, just wondering how long others have had off work and how successful it was having the op. Told 12 weeks off from hard labour..... Cheers D
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    HOLE CUTTER SALE! Up to 50% OFF

    Morning Everyone, Just a quick post, we have added a load of hole cutters on sale. (some have 50%off) They are listed here: Wet: Pro Tiler HEX Wet Cut Diamond Hole Cutters/Tile Drills | Buy Wet Hole Cutters Online | ********* Tools -...
  8. N

    Take off software for quoting

    Hi, anyone here often quoting on large projects from plan? What are you methods of taken measurements/quantities from plans? Has anyone purchased "take off software"?
  9. M

    Tiles coming off wall

    hi lads, I hope you could help me out. Basically I am plumber myself and I inspected a job today which was done the third time. The issue is that the tiles become loose and come off walls. They also have an issue with the plaster behind he walls it's quite damp and cracks and crumbles...
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    Three tiles have fell off, how do i refix them?

    Three tiles fell off my wall in my kitchen, and underneath I scraped off the combed white tile adhesive and also another white layer with a knife. It exposed some gypsum and paper like material underneath. I used three parts water to one part granfix acrylic primer but I read on this page...
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    Cleaning old grout off reclaimed quarry tiles

    Hello, Long story short however I'm looking to replace the original entrance floor in my house that previous owners have wreaked. I've found locally a supply of quarry tiles which match the existing. The top surfaces are clean however the edges have the remains of old grout on them. I...
  12. O

    Off to Qatar!

    Have any of you worked in Qatar before? I'm going over soon to tile 8 large bathrooms in one house and obviously need to be prepared. Any tips would be appreciated. All expenses paid and I'm staying with the customer. I have a few questions.... 1. As they are big bathrooms (approx 30 m2 each)...
  13. widler

    Buying vans off ebay

    Just a heads up on buying vans. Been looking at vans to buy ,i spotted two 'bargins' on ebay so i messaged them . Both the same person both at the opposite end of the country . I got exactly same reply both times.same name, she lived and worked in Ireland, and said they can be paid through ebay...
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    So whats everyone got planned for their time off?

    The wife and I will be taking at 2 night trip to Cheddar Gorge. Taking Jenson (the dog) for some country walks and a wander down a few caves.
  15. D

    Thermostat comes on then immediately goes off

    Hi, I'm hoping someone can help. I'm in rented accommodation (house built 2 years ago) that has a combi boiler & underfloor heating in the kitchen and living room. Last winter it was working fine, but now the living room thermostat is playing up. When it is set to a high temp, the red light...
  16. John Benton

    How Quick Did It Go Off........?

    Bought some TM Rapid Level 30 last week ready for job today, didn't really have enough time to roller it before it was going off today, unbelievable the speed it sets at. I know it was hot today but was walking on it within 25 mins
  17. B

    Help Need New Leg

    Hi All Broke my leg last weekend finally getting home fresh out of the John Radcliffe. Any ideas for earning while I'm off
  18. J

    Tiles Coming Off Screed Re-tiling Advice

    Dear all, I need a bit of advice, about 2 month ago I had the kitchen tiled (600*600 porcelain tiles) on 50mm screed. Last week I started noticing clicking around an area and I could see the grout was breaking. After lifting a tile with the tiler we noticed that 3 things happened: - The scree...
  19. B

    Plaster Coming Off With Tiles.

    Hi, I am taking tiles off my bathroom wall and all the old grey plaster is crumbling and coming off as well. The house was built in 1967. If I clean this off thoroughly can I tile on the breeze block underneath. If so would I need to prime it first and what with? Many thanks for any assistance, Beez
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    Tiling Victorian Path Off Square

    So I poured the concrete path to my house and surprise surprise, the thing isn't square. It's 10 metres long and about 40mm out, which when laying geometric tiles will look like it's country mile off. i spent so much time getting everything right and then messed it up, how do i rectify this...

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