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grout query
this may be stupid question but i was given evo-stik ceramic wall tile grout for my kitchen floor tiles. it also says for joints up to 3mm - mine are 7mm. Would i get away with using this and if not whats the reason? thanks a mill- thearch
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Quick grout query
I am tiling over UFH and want to know if there is a special grout required to do this or can I get away with normal grout. Want to avoid cracks later obviously.- Part-Time Tiler
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another chipboard query
firm I'm subbying to have decided to do away with ply overlay on bathroom floors, at my suggestion, but they've caught me cold, I've always tiled onto overlayed ply and not sure of best method to tile onto chipboard (22mm,well screwed, with a moisture resistant coat on top).Looking for some...- doug boardley
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Tiling Query
Hi fellow tilers, just after some advice..... I've been asked to quote for tiling a conservatory, it is currently tiled but the customer wants underfloor heating putting in and then tiling over. Never done the underfloor heating before....am I best removing the existing tiles, laying the...- farlo
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Substrate Query
Hi all Quoting for a kitchen floor. Problem is a wall has been knocked down and the tiles will now cover ply (new area) to concrete(old area). Tried to talk customer into ditra matting but he didn't really want to know. Expansion joint would also be a problem as its a 3 size pattern. Any help...- CUSH68
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query on emulsion walls
was just reading some of the replies to cush68 re emulsion walls, I've always primed emulsion walls with techniq 918 primer, never removing emulsion - only ever remoing it if it was peeling, and never had problems or call backs for tiling onto emulsion - very interesting to read your replies -...- fitzer
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Evo Stik Grout moist query?!!?
Hi I've just finished laying some 600 x 600 porcelain tiles and am about to start the grouting. I got a bag of Evo-Stik Technik SGS grout. Reading the instructions, the first line says "Ensure surface is clean, dry, dust and oil free" Grand, as expected. However, further down in the same...- shambali
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Leveling Compound Query
Hi all I have been told that new cement/plaster needs 4 to 6 weeks to dry before tiling. Is this the same for leveling compound? or can i tile the next day?- Brad
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- compound leveling query usa
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Off-shore work query
A few of my mates have decided to work off shore(working on oil rigs-not tiling related) the obvious drawbacks are being away from home,shifts etc but the pay is good. Is there any company with a similar option for rulers,as I would quite fancy doing this?- spenny
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Adhesive query for large format tiles
Hi all - I am new to this forum so hello to everybody :thumbsup: I am doing my own bathroom and will be using Topps Zamora tiles [600x300x10mm] which I think are porcelain [porcellanato?]. I did buy a load of Unibond Tile on Walls waterproof tile adhesive [tubbed - before I bough tthe...- SteveST4S
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1st levelling query!
eve folks. went to look at a storage cupboard in a nursing home yesterday. mainly with a view to plastering it. before leaving the gaffer asked if i'd be up for sorting the floor out and then tiling. needs to be raised and levelled about 35mm before tiling. what would be the best way to tackle...- bearwithme
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Another query! This time re scrimming and skimming
Hi Guys, have got the plasterboard up. I wouldn't say it looks professional but not bad for a first attempt! We have yet to take down the bit of wood holding up the piece above the window but I'm sure it'll be fine! Many thanks for the tips. We now need to fill the gaps and I'm not sure...- yjag
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- query this time usa
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Ignorant Newbie with Travertine Query
Hi to all I've had a little look around the site which is very helpful but I'm still at the deciding stage. Just discovered Travertine and just loved the rough whitish tile I saw with holes and pits (guessing it's "unfilled"). My hubby thinks it might be unsuitable. So, it would be for our...- Mactavsy
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Can someone answer my query?
Hi, I am a relative newcomer to tiling and thought some pros on here could answer my queries - if you get a min please help!! How to cut curves in porcelain is title of thread in Floor tiling section! Thanks- The Rookie
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- can query usa
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