porcelain tile

  1. M

    Durabase matting and porcelain tiles

    Hi all So it's best to start saying that Im way out of my comfort zone on tiling - think I was born to be a keyboard warrior in an office for a day job! I've recently brought a new house and have been replacing the ensuite with the help of YouTube mainly and a bit of plumbing from the father...
  2. J

    Porcelain on ufh sand n cement screed

    Hi, I’m struggling on finding enough info about porcelain tiles being laid straight on screed with ufh. The underfloor heating has currently been running for about 6-8 weeks at no more than 20 degrees. A few cracks have appeared over that time. I was hoping to now uni bond the floor and lay...
  3. S

    120 x 240cm Porcelain tiles over suspended floor (and UFH)

    Hi All, I urgently need some advice and not sure where to turn. We are having some major renovations in our house which includes an large open area 15m x 10m which would include the kitchen, living and dining room. The whole house (apart from the loft conversion) would be fitted with a wet UFH...
  4. Andy Allen

    Porcelain tile chip repair...

    Anyone recommend anything for repairing a tiny chip on a porcelain tile..
  5. J

    I'm Looking For This Tile Looking for Wickes Riga Black Porcelain tiles 600 x 300

    Looking for boxes of tiles Wickes Riga Slate effect Porcelain floor tiles 300x600mm Description Wickes Riga Slate effect Porcelain floor tiles 300x600mm . Wickes Riga Black Slate Effect Porcelain Floor Tile 300x600mm Product Code: 166268 Length: 300 mm Thickness: 10 mm...
  6. C

    Advice please heavy porcelain tile under cill reveal above shower

    Hi , bit of advice if possible please . I’m tiling a shower cubical in 250x900 porcelain tiles . There is a step out at the top of the shower which requires fitting two full tiles to the under cill/reveal . Considering how heavy these tiles are and would not want them falling and badly...
  7. P

    Covering floorboards for porcelain tiles?

    Hi. As a part-time DIY-er I have a bathroom floor to tile and I would be grateful for some advice as to what's the best way to cover floorboards. I've been told well screwed down 6mm plywood will do the trick but I'm not sure if that is the best solution. Could someone please advise me of the...
  8. T

    Porcelain tiles 1000mm * 200mm Notch Size

    What trowel notch size is best for laying porcelain floor tiles 1000 mm * 200 mm?
  9. O

    Ray from Porcel-Thin© wins prestigious CV Award Best Porcelain Tile Manufacturer 2017

    Congratulations @Ray TT @ Porcel-Thin A well deserved accolade!! Porcel-Thin Win Prestigious CV Award! We are pleased to announce that Corporate Vision Magazine have awarded Porcel-Thin “Best Porcelain Tile Manufacturer 2017” for innovation, business practices and the quality of our...
  10. C

    Porcelain Tiles - Problems!

    Good Evening, I have just had my kitchen tiled - around 40m2 and am worried about the following - 1. How level the actual floor is 2. Multiple small chips on tiles laid (I have counted 10 so far and only counted 30% of the tiles laid) 3. A few of the tiles are raised by 2mm 4. Some of the...
  11. A

    Removing Scratches From Porcelain Bathroom Tiles

    Would anyone be able to advise if there is anyway of removing surface scratches to porcelain bathroom tiles. I have one tile that has 3 scratches on it that I can feel with my finger nail. They are in the window of the bathroom so clearly visible. Any help of advice appreciated.
  12. M

    Polished Porcelain - Transit wax

    I have (with a struggle) laid 600 x 600 infinity ivory polished porcelain tiles purchased from Wickes. Prior to sealing the tiles with the recommended LTP impregnating sealer, I was advised by Wickes and the manufacturer (Verona Stone Company) to remove the transit wax using LTP Grimex heavy...
  13. L

    Which Sealer for Porcelain do you like ?

    Any products that are truly better than others ?
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    Bathroom subfloor prep for porcelain tiles

    So I've decided to finally rip up my 3 year old lino in the upstairs bathroom and lay some lovely looking wood effect porcelain tiles down. I have some experience with past tiling jobs but these were on a concrete floor. Bathroom setup Just over 4m2 area with 25mm wood ply/chipboard flooring...
  15. J

    I'm Looking For This Tile Wanted: Venis Ston-Ker glazed porcelain

    Hi, I am looking for Venis Ston-Ker glazed porcelain 660mm x 440mm, class A, shade 70, calibre 2, colour caucaso beige. Many thanks
  16. L

    How long do you leave porcelain to dry before drilling etc

    Lucky it was a full tile that "popped ". I was fitting a V&B bathroom cabinet today. Adhesive is 3 days old. As I tightened it all up .I could here the tile "lift off" .very easy for me to re do etc . But would have expected the adhesive to be good in that time ? Thanks
  17. B

    Porcelain tiles - how to finish edges

    Hi All, I am sure this is a topic discussed before and I have managed to dig out some historic information from the forum.... The question is around how to finish porcelain tile edges around a recessed area for a radiator and additionally niche sections. I want to avoid seeing the raw edge of...
  18. L

    Which Mapei (None rapid) for porcelain ?

    Did the floor today with Rapid mapei . Found it was going off too quickly .Tiles cut and laid Dry etc first to make sure all good. Just found the mapei Rapid had gone off in the bucket within 15 mins . When it comes to doing the walls I would like a longer "pot life" so i can at least do 10...
  19. L

    Light grey Lapato 600 x 600 glazed rectified porcelain tiles by Overland Tiles

    Hi, I'm an Architect, sorry! I desperately need to find tiles to match the above having tiled three rooms in my house with them. The tiler was not very clever and didn't stick them down properly so several have now cracked and the original supplier cannot supply any more. HELP!
  20. L

    white porcelain stains on black limestone

    hello, my builders were cutting porcelain tiles in my garden and the white powder from the grinder has stained my black limestone slabs, I have tried power washing it and although it made it better, they still looked pretty bad. does anyone know of any acid free cleaners that can remove it, I...

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