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    Tiling Jobs Available Nationally - old Forum member back with work

    Hi all, I used to post on here years ago, some of you might remember me. I disappeared from the tiling sceen for a while and although I stayed within the tiling industry (sales rep for N&C) I came off the tools and donned a shirt and tie for a while instead!! Long story short, I didn't enjoy...
  2. S

    New here. Old problem.

    Hello there. Hoping to find some advice on a floor issue at home. We live in an early 60s property with no DPM under the slab and I've been thinking of sticking pro backer 6mm waterproof boards over the whole floor prior to fitting our (possibly) engineered wooden floor or tile combination. We...
    • Skater
    • Thread
    • canada new build old problem
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  3. R

    Tile cutters needed!

    Not sure if this is the place to ask but need to get some new cutters in a hurry just had all my tools nicked outside chingford gym. Anyone with minimum 600 length cutters pm me for a quick sale! Need more than one and any size bigger than that would be good too.
  4. J

    old age

    who has made provisions for there old age? people pay into a pension? I have a few small pensions, but aren't going to keep me in beers so I work hard now while I am fit enough to pay of mortgage and try to build a nest egg.
  5. G

    Old slab

    Tiling my front path today, old concrete slab that has no cracks and is in pretty good nick. Took the decision not to break up and lay new slab. Was thinking give it a sand and clean, prime, lay bal Matt, then tile. Any thoughts gents?
  6. T

    Old job - Geometric Path

    About 17 years ago my son and I did this. We dug up the path, relaid and built a hardstand at the side. We were passing this job just last week and I told him to go and see how it was, take a photo if it was still ok and run if not!;) It was one of our first joint ventures.
    • Time's Ran Out
    • Thread
    • abcde canada find a tiler geometric geometric tile geometric tiling job jobs old path tiling job tiling jobs tiling work timeless john work
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  7. U

    Tech these days

    to much new technology ,added to tiling ,old school guys never had all this and no problems ,just adds money to the jobs ,still needs doing correct ,but to much lol
  8. Stevev

    how much work for pro tilers involves taking old tiles out

    Hi, Just wondering roughly what proportion of a pro tillers work is taking out old tiles and making good before refitting.....I'd envisage a high proportion of your job is on new installations done by kitchen fitters and plasters unless its a wet room.....im looking at doing the run of the mill...
    • Stevev
    • Thread
    • canada find a tiler how job jobs much old out tile tiler tilers tilers directory tiles tiling jobs tiling work work
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  9. B

    Old house, traditional pine floorboards, 6mm ply, plus Ditra

    are these sufficient to support a travertine tiled floor? Thanks!
    • Busybee1
    • Thread
    • canada ditra floor floor tiling floorboards house old old house ply plywood travertine
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  10. F

    Old School Grouting

    Years ago when grout basically came in one sort, you had to add your own flexi additive if you wanted flexible grout, and wide joint grout just had a load of sand in it. I was shown a way for certain tiles, grouting as usual with a thin ish mix, then getting a handful of grout powder and...
  11. R

    Old Newbie

    Hey fellow tiling folk. Avid reader of this site and finally got round to registering. After a bit of time out of the game due to injury. Im raring to get back to it. 12 years time served including 3 as an apprentice with a tiling contractor and completed nvq 2 onsite assessment . Experienced...
  12. Kyle Knowles

    New Van Vs Old Van

    I'm currently deciding on getting a new Van I have a 55 vauxhall combo it's bin a great little van but it's not big enough but I can't decide do I go the second hand van route or do I go new ... anyone have any ideas where to look for the best price on a new Van and then the choice is do u buy...
  13. A

    Old Flagstones....

    I am looking for some tiles that mimic old fashioned flagstones. Would love to muse real flags but I have not got enough depth available. Looking for something maybe 15mm deep. Any ideas... Pics would help.
  14. S

    Pictures Here Goes, Redo Old Ensuite Thread.

    Right, old ensuite all ripped out, ready to start making good. First fix plumbing and wiring, the adding a little stud extension on 1 wall to bring out and make some boxed recesses with board then tank. I also removed a partition to make it bigger, I can fit a 1300 x 800 tray. Removing and...
    • scotmk
    • Thread
    • ensuite old thread
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: DIY Tiling Forum
  15. P

    Anyone Collect Autographs Or Stamps Or Old Stills?

    Just wondered as I have a very large stamp collection to sort out and sell. Also I was given about 500 original pictures of stars from the 1930s- 1950s. About 200 autographed. A load of pre war toy trains as well.
  16. G

    Tile Over Old Adhesive?

    Hi Have just removed tiles from my bathroom and there is old adhesive still on the plasterboard (plasterboard is fine). Quick question - can I tile in top of this as it seems solid? Thanks!
  17. D

    110v Old Sms 202 Blade Bore Size

    Hi all , save me going to the van in middle of the night , anyone no if the bore size of the blade is 30mm? Got a sneaky feeling it is. Need to get a new one asap , think ATS do one of that size. Cheers Diggy
  18. B

    New Old Boy Saying Hello

    Hi everybody, I'm a professional tiler/bathroom fitter working in and around Halton in North West England. I have been self employed and tiling since 1985 and joined the forum a few months ago but never got round to posting anything until now, So Hello!! I joined the forum because I recently...
    • billthetiler
    • Thread
    • hello new build old
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  19. O

    Tiling Onto Old Rendered Floor

    Hi Guys, Got another kitchen install coming up and am tiling the floor which was covered with Lino. Owner has taken the lino up now and tells me it isn't great underneath. I am presuming (based on his other floor which I have seen) being a very old concrete with render floor where the render is...
    • outcycling
    • Thread
    • aus floor floor tiling old tiling usa
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Australia Tiling Forum
  20. M

    Looking For Old Slc Thread?

    I remember a very good thread on it from a few years ago explaining the banks and runners method in depth, I've a feeling it was by Phil Hobson, anybody remember it? I can't find it on the search. I think I actually found it on google but it was a dead link. Trying to explain to somebody at this...
    • mattle40
    • Thread
    • aus levelling looking old slc thread usa
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Australia Tiling Forum

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