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    Modular Floor Tiles problem

    Hi, I am currently putting a new tile floor down in the kitchen of a house I recently purchased. I purchased the tiles from Topps Tiles and was originally going to lay the tiles with a 5mm grout line. The instructions that came with the tiles said a 2-3mm grout line must be used for the best...
    • Fireburst
    • Thread
    • canada floor floor tiles floor tiling problem tile tiles
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Best Floor Tiles
  2. C

    Grout Efflorescence problem on black grout

    Hi, I've recently laid 600x300 quartz starlight in our bathroom, used flexible black grout for joints, they've almost turned white/ light grey. Ive read i can use lithofin cement away or similiar products to take the efflorescence aeay and restore the grout to the black colour its supposed to...
  3. J

    page loading problem

    having problems with some threads not loading to last read but loading to very bottom of page. these loads to bottom Porcelain - Staining / Dark patches on Wickes Grey Porcelain 600x600 - Several products used. Pictures added -...
  4. Andy Allen

    Tile cutting problem

    Job I'm on at the moment the porcelain tiles are rock hard and when you cut them the last inch or so seems to go off line either to the right or left .....I've had this before and managed to muddle through, wasting a few tiles on the way.......has anyone else had this ? I've even borrowed a new...
  5. J

    Grout problem in shower area

    Hi hope someone can help. I have quite a few years of tiling experience but never had this problem before. Fortunately the job was in our own house and we have another shower so there is no irate customer but my wife. 3 weeks ago I completed a fully tiled ensuite including a shower area. The...
    • Jon B
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    • former grout problem shower shower tray tile grout wetroom
    • Replies: 70
    • Forum: Tanking and Wetrooms
  6. W

    Sweating Toilet - has anyone insulated theirs?

    I was aware of the problem with the old toilet that it would sweat a bit ( condensation) - it was dealt with by just wiping it up+ I thought It was leaking because of the amount of water everywhere , However now that I have re-done the whole bathroom ,including replacing some rotten floorboard...
  7. N

    GROUT PROBLEM

    Hi lads, i've just finished tiling a full bathroom (floor + walls) job looks fine only problem is that the wall tiles (white brick effect 200x100) which i have grouted using bal superflex white is the wrong colour, the customer is saying that they wanted grey grout, now i was never told this and...
  8. D

    First problem in 10 years....

    Hi all, I'm new to the forum but ive been tiled for around 12 years with no major problems until today.......happy new year ‍♂️ So I finished laiding a floor on the 4th of December 40m2 in total, 32m2 onto a new concrete screed (not slurry screed) with piped Ufh and 8m2 onto existing contrete...
    • Danj
    • Thread
    • canada first problem years
    • Replies: 33
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  9. O

    Efflorescence problem

    Hi all I was hoping to call in to a job today to seal some large format Tuscany Limestone but it has a small number of small efflorescence patches on some 50m2 o Limestone around the perimeter of the tiles.(20mm Limestone on Ditra on a screed with commissioned UFH using Kerakoll H40 eco...
  10. 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
  11. K

    Rubi TR600 S breaker problem.

    Hi, I just brought a rubi TR 600s cutter and found the breaker is difficult to use compared with the TS which have a single point pincher. Could some one through some lights in what I am doing wrong pleaswt?
    • Kong Damtucuong
    • Thread
    • canada problem rubi rubi tile cutter rubi tools tile cutter
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  12. R

    Hardiefloor problem

    Hi all, Bought some 19mm Hardiefloor to tile straight onto but there's a 2 to 3mm step when connected. Would you floor tile with a step that big? Would you accept this or return floor? Thanks
    • richyrich
    • Thread
    • canada floor floor tiling problem
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  13. G

    Help! Grout staining porcelain tiles problem

    Hi everyone, I've just completed laying a bathroom floor with 100x100mm black and white unglazed porcelain tiles ( PEI rated 5) . I've also knocked up a test piece on which to test the grout, as I'm a bit wary of the textured surface of these unglazed tiles. The intended grout colour is black...
    • Gumposam
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    • grout grout stai help porcelain porcelain tile porcelain tiles problem staining stains tile tile grout tiles
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Australia Tiling Forum
  14. O

    Floor Tile Problem (tile On Tile?)

    Long story, but the some of the floor tiles that have been laid are from a different batch, this was a mistake from the supplier (big national company) as they should ensure all tiles are from the same batch. The supplier has accepted they messed up mixing the batch of floor tiles and will be...
    • olly330
    • Thread
    • canada floor floor tile floor tiling problem tile
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  15. D

    Rubi Diamant Dw 250n Problem

    Hi guys My rubi wet saw, when using it for 45 deg cuts, won't make a straight line. Let's say I need the tile to be 300mm wide but end up with tile which is on one side 300mm and on the other 292mm. Have you got any ideas how can it be fixed? I tried to adjust it on the bolts which holds the...
    • dziqs
    • Thread
    • canada problem rubi rubi tile cutter rubi tools tile cutter wet cutter
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  16. C

    Victorian Pathway Problem

    So my Victorian pathway should have been completed over 5 weeks ago! The job started literally 5 weeks back but it has been stop start due to the tiler only working in dry conditions and above 5c (he has also not attended twice due to an accident on his thumb and a funeral). Anyhow the main...
    • Chris101
    • Thread
    • canada edwardian edwardian floor geometric pathway problem victorian victorian floor victorian floor tiling victorian pathway
    • Replies: 47
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  17. S

    New Tiled Floor Problem, Advice Please?

    Hi, So I’ve recently bought a new house and I’ve got some problems with the tiling on the ground floor. I’ve got some 600 x 600 porcelanosa tiles laid and it’s been grouted with a light grey grout on a concrete slab floor. I’ve got some patches of grout that look like someone has poured water...
    • Sloter
    • Thread
    • advice canada floor floor tiling grout colour new build please problem tiled
    • Replies: 30
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  18. G

    Rubi Rubi Tx-900n Problem?

    Morning all, I have a new Rubi TX-900N , I just wanted to ask anyone who owns this cutter whether theirs is the same as mine or not. My issue is this - the central bar that runs down the middle of the sprung bed stands proud of the bed at the top end, but is flush at the other end, So in...
    • Gumposam
    • Thread
    • problem rubi rubi tile cutter rubi tools tile cutter
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Tiling Tools
  19. C

    Marble Floor Tiles Problem...

    Good evening from Grand Cayman, First of all let me express my apologies for lack of activity and updates. This hotel has literally taken over my life due to the deadlines that have been thrust upon us. For asking this question and request for help, I will endeavor to give a decent update to...
    • cam_low
    • Thread
    • canada floor floor tiles floor tiling marble problem tile tiles
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Best Floor Tiles
  20. G

    Anyone Got A Solution To This Problem?

    whilst doing the sums for laying my tiles, i made a slight mistake. basically, one line of tiles that run beneath the lower face of the window bottom are approx 1mm too low. the metal window edging that i want to use kind of rocks like a seesaw on the render/metal beading beneath. all i can...
    • gooty
    • Thread
    • canada edging problem this window
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
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