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    Nero Granite - The Swiss Quality Tile

    Hi Guys, Just been to to spec out a job and the customer has bought these ready to go, have to confess, never come across them before, they seem to have a veneer of what looks like granite effect porcelain on the faces and then a backing of something that neither resembles ceramic or porcelain...
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    Advice from quality time served tilers

    Hello all I am new to this site which looks great by the way but I am not new to tiling. I am currently 25 years old and work full time in a warehouse. I worked as a trainee tiler for two years from the age of sixteen to eighteen then quit because I didn't like the long hours and basically the...
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    can you recommend good quality cutting blade?

    I have wet table saw which is able to do mitre cut up to 45°. I cut wall ceramic tilles with blade which was supplied with saw. There was not a lot chipping on edges but problem arised when cutting floor tiles. There is lot of chippings especially when cutting in angle. Can you recommend me good...
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    good quality light coloured slate deepener

    Hi, Ive tiled a kitchen white/grey/orange natural slate floor for a customer and it has a VERY natural, even slightly too natural/dusty look to it. She wants it deepened in colour, she isnt happy with the natural look, so it may go slightly darker to a point where it has a matt/satin look to...
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    Glass Mosaics Quality Help

    Hi, I am wondering if anyone would be able to help me. I am looking to buy some glass mosaics for a swimming pool project I have coming up. I have been told by various suppliers that their glass mosaics are better quality than the others however have not been able to back it up with any...
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    good quality knee pads.

    anyone recommend a good quality knee pad. i am using the dewalt inserts; don't rate them one bit. i have read a little about redback ones but would be helpful for any review on the one your using.
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    bad quality jerusalem gold honed limestone

    ive just opened a batch of 600x 400 x 12mm jerusalem gold honed limestone. the face looks as though it has been hand honed with a 100 diamond grit. loads of chips and edges not straight and out of square. if you flip the tile over the back of the tile is brushed!!! when i call supplier they...
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    How can you tell what the quality of a tile is...?

    Hi Guys I've seen some ceramic tiles which I like in Topps Tiles however, Tile depot do a similar tile for about half the price... (Not the same dimensions but each one would cover approx the same sized area). I've always been a firm believer in you get what you paid for... or in this case am I...
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    Hello and thanks for the quality info

    Hi fellow tilers, new to the forums, been cruising for info and all has been excellent. Been tiling for quite a while now, all small residential so nothing too complicated. Thanks alot for the help. Christian
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    Thoughts on quality?

    Dear all, I'm looking to buy travertine for a kitchen/dining room floor. I have found two retailers, one offers 'grade 1' and the other does not grade - both similar prices ~43m2 inc VAT. Would anyone have any comment on the attached images - I read black veins and frequent pitting maybe a...
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    Is this acceptable quality from a professional?

    I've only ever done a few DIY jobs, but after I injured my arm had to get a "pro" in to do a kitchen wall and floor. One was recommended, and after 3 days of him moaning about everyone else's work, demanded £600 for the tiling and another £120 for latex on the floor (30 mins work) which he said...
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    New user needs quality advise

    Hi guys Andy from eytc New user here Anbody have some good advise and hints and tips on using Mapie kerapoxy epoxy grout with 10mm Grout joints am unable to reduce peg size due to client spsification. all advise would be greatley appreciated Thanks Andy:smilewinkgrin:
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    Quality Porcelein Magna Crema Tiles Needed For Bathroom.

    Hi, I require an magna cream porcelein tiles, for my bathroom. Can anyone recommend me where I can get quality tiles from, I heard tiles express, topps tiles, are good, but can I get better quality than the two I mentioned? Also I heard tiles are made from certain countries, like Italy...
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    good quality, light colour, bathroom floor tile wanted/needed

    Hi all, Was wondering if anyone could give me any reconsiderations on a good quality, light coloured floor tile in for my bathroom. The room is going to be painted a fresh mint green with tiles on floor and bath edging. Many thanks,
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    black quartz tiles at marblemosaics in sussex - are they of good quality

    have any of you guys dealt with marble mosaics in sussex . im looking at their black mirror quartz tiles at 12mm thick and under £50 m2. are these of good quality and calibration etc .....
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    Quality Assurance on Product and Method prior to commencing job

    I'm in the process of replacing my bathroom which involves re. tiling and laying underfloor heating. I have already purchased the tiles, UFH and bathroom suite. The tiles that I am using are large format honed and filled travertine. I've knocked up a document with what I intend to do and the...
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    Quality of Quartz Tiles

    Hi, Is there any difference in the quality of Quartz tiles made in Oman or Turkey?
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    poor quality mosaic

    I have a downstairs loo to tile in glass mosaic which has been supplied by the customer,they would like me to tile the ceiling which i set out first in order to tile it then i can drop the walls down and keep it all square, lots of cutting involved so I laid the sheets out on the kitchen floor...
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    Can aynone tell me where to get a quality screw holder/starter?

    Just as the title says I'm after a screw holder but if anyone has a one they use and can reccommend it might save me buying a rubbish one that will come to bits after a few uses. the ones at screwfix arent rated very highly. Not a life or death problem i admit, UNLIKE THE DREADED...
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    Please rate the quality of this work

    We've just had our bathroom completely refitted. We'd really appreciate it if you'd take a minute or two to look at the photos posted on this page (Jon's bathroom pictures) and comment here on what you think of the quality of the work. I'd especially like comments from professional tilers...

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