I have some outside steps to tile. The existing steps are Quarry Tiles. Would it be ok to tile over them once I have primed them. The quarry tiles are firmly fixed.
Hi , I’ve recently completed tiling the floor of a 30m2 orangery and finished upto the bi fold door system that runs the full length of the room . The customer originally wanted to create a patio area outside using Indian sandstone or similar slabs . Now he’s changed his mind and wants me to...
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please excuse my terminology if i dont describe my current diy job. i have just ordered tools from amazon... cube laser, trowel, float, grout etc... i have not ordered the leveling tile kit yet as there are so many to choose from so hopefully someone can recommend a cheap good kit...
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Got around 200m2 of 800x800 porcelain to do on an outside area that will follow on from 200m2 of inside floor tiling. Inside will be BAL rapid matt stuck with anhyfix then tiled with SPF Rapid. Can I use the same method outside.???? Is the matting and glue gonna be suitable for it...
Tiled kitchen splashbacks with metro tiles today, half bond and didn’t once go outside in the pouring rain or even used a manual cutter. Just set up my little Briccolina wet saw and did every straight and L shape cut with no mess, no water everywhere and no dust. I had forgotten how good and...
what drainage is the best to transition from the kitchen to the patio seamlessly. all a level threshold.
Not keen on gravel or AKO drains. Is there anything I can drop in like a linear used in wet rooms or hidden style drain. I've used some tile drop in style manhole access covers. Anything...
Morning People, looking for some advance on Tiling outside in this cold weather. Temperatures are not due to go above 5degrees. I know it says on adhesive, 5 degrees and rising.
Has anyone had first hand experience Tiling in this cold weather? Will the adhesive fail, not set, etc etc
I’m using...
hi, cards on the table, I'm fairly new to tiling and just trying to feel my way with small jobs to start with. I've been asked to tile a single step outside front door of a hair salon. Current tiles are chipped and there's also residual cement/adhesive where the chipped tiles used to be...
I have been asked to tile a concrete floor (not seen yet) that was an outside floor but has been incorporated into a house. It lets damp through. What prep is needed?
Stone supplier has recommended fitting their 20mm (900x600) stone outside on a 50mm sand/cement bed over hardcore. Sbr slurry on the back to reduce staining.
Anyone believe this is a correct method of installation or what are your alternatives.
Your thoughts please.
Hi all,
Apologies if this has already been answered elsewhere.
I am tiling the outside of my bath and wanted a curved trim on the corner to avoid sharp corners and match the corner curve of the bath. I was wondering if there are any particular trims that I should use? I have had a look around...
Hi Everyone.
In the quoting stage at the moment- bit of advice to get things right.
Quoting for a 30m2 garden patio done with 600x600 full bodied porcelain.
What preparation work would you sugest- base ready for tiling (level with turf)
I thought :
1.Dig the soil up 10 inches deep, weed...
hello guys and gals ,got a outside job 1000x500 porcelain onto concrete slab big area,whats the best addy ,ive got addy i use ,but good to listen to your ideas and options ,thanks ,enjoy your week ,crazy tilers
Hi,
I am looking for some advice on a couple of questions.
I have set down a concrete screed for the installation of some Porcelain tiles, the screed only went down yesterday so the first question is how long do I need to wait to begin tiling and do I need to do anything else to the screed...
We have to replace a few broken tiles from the front of a shop but I'm having difficulty in finding them or even knowing what they are called. Any help would be really useful.
Hi Guys, I have a balcony and the floor is tiled but, the floor is too low or should I say the balcony wall is too high! So I want to raise up the floor level and was thinking of using decking, but thinking again maybe tiling would work ok.
Ive attached a picture.. Does anyone have any...
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Hi all,
I am looking for some advice, I have an outside area that required tiling, it was concreted a few years ago and has been exposed to the elements. I was planning on power washing the concrete before starting as it has gone bit green in areas due to moss and algae! The tiles I am using are...
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been asked to tile an outside space 26sqm
Going onto a balcony its got a cement base
do you think i can go straight over the top or would you put down some ditra first
I would like to show some pic they sent through my email but i don't no how too (thick)
Any positive information would be...