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    Adhesive failure and fixing problem.

    Hi Gang Bit of background to my rambling query:- I needed to replace a bath that meant removing all the tiles on an end wall, fair enough hardly a big issue since killing the bath didn't matter, refix different tiles as a feature and job done (famous last words!) Problem is the old tiles...
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    Broken tiles, grout broken, no adhesive stuck to tiles? Floor problem ?

    Hello Had extension built and huge floor area laid in Porcelain tiles, and water/pipe underfloor heating. All grout come out and tiles cracked. Lifted tiles and was shocked no adhesive stuck to tiles. Looks like like laid on chipboard. Am v concerned. No one will retile as said floor problem ...
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    Metro Tile Beveled window trim corner problem

    Hi, I am new to the forum so apologies if this has been raised before. We are having a bathroom reno but we are unhappy with the finish round the window and looking for suggestions. The trim as you can see from the photos just sticks out at the end. We have been told there is not a great deal...
    • Diz80
    • Thread
    • corner metro metro tiles problem tile trim window
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
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    Massive problem involving chipboard flooring and underfloor heating.

    I'm a chippy, I fit a lot of kitchens and some bathrooms, inevitably I have done quite a bit of tiling, which I have learnt from older tradesman I have worked with in my early years in the trade. I've never had a complaint about my tiling, I don't class myself as a tiler, I can accurately cut a...
    • Stan Rogers
    • Thread
    • canada chipboard floor flooring heating problem underfloor underfloor heating
    • Replies: 29
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
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    Guys ive solved the problem of bad calibration

    You can take a look at this format i came up with a while back, ive had numerous calls from tile shops as word has got about that this has actually worked for bad calibration in tile, most common i think in Spanish products,. Try for yourself and see what you think, i now tile everything this...
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    Ardex Problem with Ardex Grout FS Innocent Black

    Happy Christmas to everyone and I hope 2019 is a very successful year for all. I'm looking for a bit of help with Ardex Grout from anyone who has used it or better still, uses it frequently. I've had a job that has gone horribly wrong. Long story short, the day after grouting the floor tiles on...
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    Textured tile grout problem

    I recently purchased some black floor tiles from Topps and have grouted them with a grey grout. The tiles are riven but also the surface is non-slip (matt finish). I could not see the problem as I worked but in a couple of awkward places I didn't remove all of the surplus grout (I thought I had...
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    Epoxy Haze Problem - any helpful advice

    I used bal-easypox - ag on glass tiles - glazed back and despite spending four times longer cleaning than grouting there is still haze left on some tiles, I have tried lab grade acetone, pullicol 2000 left on for 10-30 and then one hour (no joy) my next one to try is lithofin resin-ex, I did see...
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    BAL HELP Bal Micromax Inspirations Two Grout problem,

    Please help, we have used Bal Micromax inspirations two on stone flooring and it’s got around the edges of the stone and we are struggling to remove it. Because the stone is pitted it looks awful and water and wire wool helps but just seems to smear it around. We are getting nowhere fast and...
    • Louise Chainey
    • Thread
    • adhesive bal bal adhesive building adhesives grout help problem tile grout
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Tile Adhesive and Grout Advice
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    Who can identify the problem here? Crazy paving tiling - dodgy subfloor?

    Following some cracked grout and then cracked tiles, I've lifted a couple of tiles in my bathroom this morning to find what you can see in the photos. I'd like to re-lay replacement tiles but with the subsurface you can see, I'm not sure it's a good idea. The light blue you can see is like a...
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    Warmup DCM pro not problem

    Hi all, I am amidst a DIY bathroom renovation and have just laid down my DCM pro mat and cable (4.5 sqm). However this morning i noticed that the matting has not stuck down as well as i expected in a few places along the perimeter of the room. I can lift the matting edges quite easily in a few...
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    UFH floor Tiling Problem

    Hi all, i have got wet UFH in my newly laid kitchen floor(laid in early August and UFH not commisined yet) and also have a adjoining utility area and pantry which doesnt have UFH ( RADS) which i intend to finish all in the same tile. The utility is a concrete floor with 20mm marmox boards on...
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    Serious problem with Profix grout

    Hi there Just would like to ask for an advice where can I get an independent test for grout please as I start to get a serious problem with this product. Many thanks Milan
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    Adhesive bulging problem

    Hello All, I hope there is someone here that can advise on a tiling problem I have. I have had two shower trays professionally tiled with 250 * 400 mm tiles. The trays are 800 * 1200 mm and the walls are 2400mm high. The walls are tiled tray to the ceiling, so full height. One shower has three...
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    white marks on indian sandstone patio

    Hi guys, I recently had an indian sandstone patio installed, it looked great until I tried to seal it. After sealing I have been left with faint white spots on the slabs. I used a flouropolymer sealant which I put down on saturday. I believe this has been caused by the slabs not being fully...
    • Gadge
    • Thread
    • marks patio problem sandstone sealant white
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Australia Tiling Forum
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    New member - looking for advice on floor problem

    Hello Thanks for allowing me to join this forum. I'm not a tiler but I have a real problem and have been unable to find any advice - so hope someone can help.
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    problem with new plaster

    hi all can anyone solve a problem for me I've recently tiled some new bathrooms only to discover 3 months later they've started to Dr bond off the walls it was new plaster and I primed the walls with sbr and used powdered flexible adhesive so it's left me at a loss to what I've done wrong any...
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    Rubi 66 max problem new cutter new tiler

    Hi all, relatively new to tiling but I’m giving it a good go! I’m having major probs with my (new ish) rubi 66 max Every time I cut a tile down it’s length the left hand cut smashes a corner off - doesn’t matter what the thickness of ceramic tile? Isn’t to bad when cutting along the width but...
    • Andrew Smith
    • Thread
    • cutter find a tiler new build new tiler problem rubi rubi tile cutter rubi tools tile cutter tiler tilers directory
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Tile Cutters (Manual & Wet Cutters)
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    Problem with Marble floor

    Hello, this is my first post. I have following issue with my home floor. After fixing floor marble (type Turky Cappuccino) for about one year it start poping up with the cement and sands mixure that was fixed with it. I have brought multiple engineer to check my home structure and they found no...
    • aae
    • Thread
    • canada floor marble problem
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
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    Rounded corner of bath, trim problem!

    Any ideas? This is what my tiler has done. It’s a carron integra bath. Nothing else to do but recess the frame more and put up with an overhang?
    • MarkSS
    • Thread
    • bath canada corner problem trim
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice

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