porcelain tiles

  1. stratford_noob

    Preparing walls for porcelain tiles

    Hello, I would start wit ha little back story. We've both a house where the main bathroom begged for renovation, however we didn't have the dime, so we've decided to get it slowly. The bathroom was half tiles and half wallpaper. In the supper I've removed the wallpaper, re-skimmed the walls and...
  2. C

    Using mitred porcelain tiles on stairs

    Hi, I’m looking for advice/opinion on the use of porcelain tiles cut to a 45 degree mitre for the edge of some steps. Having spoke to a relative who has had some experience in this area he suggested that given the heavy footfall traffic on stairs that porcelain tiles may chip on the edges. Has...
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  3. C

    Mitre External Corners in Porcelain Tiles

    Looking to do a few mitred external corners this week (600x300x9 porcelain). Practiced the cuts a few times and very happy with that. Never filled the corners though. Seen some resin recommendations but most of them are looking difficult to source. The only viable option I can see is Akemi...
    • cornsack
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    • advice canada corners external mitre porcelain porcelain tiles tile tiles
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  4. J

    I'm Looking For This Tile I need a few Emser Piazza San Marco Porcelain tiles 18 X 18 please

    I need a few Emser Piazza San Marco Porcelain tiles 18 X 18 please
  5. G

    Cleaning hairspray off porcelain tiles

    Hi everyone, I was just hoping someone could help with an issue I have. I have a male flat mate with an obsession with using excessive amounts extremely strong hold hairspray. I estimate he goes through 1 can very two weeks. Obviously this hairspray coats my bathroom in gunk, which for the most...
  6. D

    Ultra thin porcelain tiles de bonding

    Evening all, a question for all you tiling pro’s please I’m an old school plumber & bathroom fitter of over 35 years in my mid 50’s, self employed with a brilliant reputation, never been limited company and never had professional indemnity insurance, however, I’ve got a problem where there are...
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    Has anybody ever repaired a scratch on porcelain tiles?

    To anybody out there in the trade, or other,..I have a noticable scratch on a white and grey marble effect tile, caused by the kitchen fitter. The tiles are 1m x 1m and go under an ornate island so replacing is difficult. Does anybody know of a product that can be used to repair scratches, as...
  9. I

    Cleaning porcelain tiles

    Need advise posted here before. Got porcelain tiles cream coloured dirt gets trapped in them and is very hard to remove. I am looking to seal them. Can anyone recommend a good cleaner and tile sealer.
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    Sealing porcelain tiles

    Hello all I have procelain tiles laid in my kitchen floor. The tiles are cream colour and have a bit of shine on them. Issue is they get dirty so quick I was thinking of sealing them???also I want to give them a good clean would hiring a polisher machine so the job?
    • Indi
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    • canada coverage liquid paint porcelain porcelain tile porcelain tiles seal sealing tile tiles
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  11. R

    Bridge tile cutter for large 16mm porcelain tiles

    Any recommendations for a bridge tile saw that can handle a 1200mm 16mm thick porcelain paving tile? Ideally I want to hire one, or buy used, as it's for one job, but we have 150sq m of tiles to lay...
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    Grout haze porcelain tiles

    Hello everyone need advice I had porcelain tiles laid a week ago in my kitchen . The tiles are light cream and have a grout haze that wont come off. Ive tried vinegar,baking soda and even a chemical tile cleaner not designed for haze thou. Any idea how i can get rid of the grout haze
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    Porcelain tiles on linoleum floor

    Hello all, Linoleum floor is not coming up at all, anyway to porcelain tile on top? Thanks
    • tapper
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    • canada floor porcelain porcelain tile porcelain tiles tile tiles
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  14. S

    Cutting porcelain tiles diagonally

    Hi, I am trying to cut 600 x 600 porcelain tiles diagonally corner to corner on my bridge saw. Upon making contact with the tile, the edge chips leaving an unsharp cut at the start. Do you have any suggestions to avoid this. Could it be a sign that the blade has lost its edge? Cutting across a...
    • StuVin
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    • canada cutting porcelain porcelain tile porcelain tiles tile tiles
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  15. dg-1984

    Splitface Porcelain tiles

    I am doing a splashback in my own home and have managed to get some Wickes porcelain Splitface tiles. Won't be the best quality but we like the look of them. Do the tiles have to be all laid the same way so the pattern on the tiles is the same or do they need flipped 180 each time so the pattern...
    • dg-1984
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  16. J

    Cutting Wickes Everest Slate Porcelain Tiles

    Hi All, I have been a long time reader of this forum and it has already helped me a lot, so thanks to you all for that. I have recently started replacing my bathroom, it's been going fine so far, but I've just come across a problem with the tiling that I hope you could help me with. We ended...
    • JSmith1
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  17. S

    Tiler needed - porcelain Tiles on 35sqm

    I need a floor tiler to lay large format porcelain tiles on the floor and the skirting. The floor is a newly built extension. The current floor is 12mm marine plywood on top of chipboard which is attached directly to the joists. I have chosen but not yet bought the Porcelain tiles. I have...
  18. D

    Porcelain Tiles come away from Adhesive after 7 years

    Hey guys, first time poster so be kind! I had some porcelain tiles fitted in 2012, in the conservatory with underfloor heating. The same tiles have been laid throughout the ground floor of the property. Recently, myself and my wife noticed a hollow sound when our daughter threw a tennis ball...
  19. C

    Plastering advice - large porcelain tiles

    I would be grateful for some help please! Bathroom walls were bonded a few weeks ago but didn't apply skim at the time (long story). Is it too late to skim now? If not, how should the bonding be prepared / sealed prior to applying the skim coat now that some time has passed? I understand that...
    • Catty
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    • advice bathroom canada large plastering porcelain porcelain tile porcelain tiles tile tiles
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  20. D

    First post and porcelain tiles are driving me mad

    Hi guys, its my first post on there though have been gaining useful tips for a while so thanks. Currently doing the bathroom am stuck cutting some wall tiles. They are 600x300 10mm porcelain. Smooth matt finish. I've done it brick pattern and worked it all out so the top tiles were a full...
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    • canada first porcelain porcelain tile porcelain tiles tile tiles
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    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice

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