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    Questions. . .

    Hi, been tiling on and off for many years. My question is, i'm about to do my kitchen floor and I wanted to check what i'm about to do is the correct way as it'll work out a very costly mistake, I just wanted to know about the correct procedures :) The floor is concrete with patchy SLC that is...
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    Porcelain floor tile Questions

    Hi guys, I'm looking to buy porcelain tiles 600x600 around 14sqm and i'm looking for a plain off white/ ivory colour with no grain or effects within, i've looked at various sites and after reading some stories of tilers etc buying tiles that are ill fitting etc, I was wondering if there was a...
    • slikt
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    • floor floor tile porcelain porcelain floor porcelain tile porcelain tiles questions tile usa
    • Replies: 30
    • Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum
  3. J

    first time with electric ufh mat questions?

    Hi there, i would like to ask a few things about ufh mats? I have tiled lots of floors but i am currently working on a job and am laying a ufh mat for the first time. Im laying onto a concrete floor a builder has recently "leveled" with slc (hes not done a good job!). I laid the mat today and...
    • joshtiler
    • Thread
    • electric first heating questions time ufh underfloor usa
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum
  4. M

    I am willing to pay £20 for 10 minutres of advice on these questions

    Hi, I'm doing up a new house I just bought and trying to work(plumber) at the same time. Got to admit that in between organising my own jobs, ordering materials, quoting, accounting KIDS!! I'm a bit worn out. Been back and forth on the best way to proof my bathroom and feel I just have too...
  5. J

    Self levelling questions and advice please

    :drool5: Hey up. Im tiling my uncles kitchen floor in a couple of weeks, and I want to do a good job. The floor is about 15sqm l cove. Its concrete but the problem is its levels and uneveness is all over the place. Ive put a level and straight edge on it and there are 3 high points which...
    • John the tile
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    • advice compound levelling mixing please questions self self levelling usa
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum
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    sealant questions

    hi, i've got a couple of sealant questions. I've got about 15m internal edges that will need Silicon sealant - how many tubes will i need? i was planning on getting some cornertape to make it look neat. We've got gloss white cupbaords, grey stone effect tiles and planning on using black...
  7. J

    Questions on posting ,pics ,starting threads ect ask here

    Just thought it would help others and new comers if there was a thread regarding How to navigate the forum . so ask and it may get answered :8:
  8. J

    more questions about wbp plywood and backer boards...

    hy all Im nearly there with my info gathering. Do i have to buy the screws which are sold by topps tiles for the hardie boards? or is it ok to buy some stainless steel screws from elsewhere? Are the turbogold screws from screwfix stainless steel as it does not say on the website? will these...
    • John the tile
    • Thread
    • boards plywood questions tile backerboard usa wbp
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum
  9. Dan

    Gary Nash from Rubi UK is here - Ask him questions?

    I have Gary Nash here having a brew with me. Do you have any questions you'd like to ask him regarding Rubi tools?
  10. J

    Tanking tape questions

    I need one 2m strip, any ideas how much a roll of this stuff costs seperately. Can I use any brands tape for my tub of mapeigum? The tape is for one internal in my shower, floor to ceiling.. If I use a good quality silicon, then do I really have to use the tape? The shower tray is being...
    • John the tile
    • Thread
    • questions tank tanking tape usa waterproofing wetroom
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum
  11. J

    Prep questions regarding tiling a small bathroom floor...

    Hello all Im tiling an upstairs bathroom wooden floor. Ive not done a floor onto wood before but as long as I know exactly what Im doing im confident I can do it no probs,.. Ive been doing lots of research and have some questions. The floor is at the moment chipboard. There is deflection...
    • John the tile
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    • bathroom floor prep questions small small bathroom tiling usa
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Bathroom Tiling Advice
  12. M

    Tiling a Conservatory floor some basic questions (please)

    Have a concrete floor laid 6 weeks ago size 3 x 4 meters. Do I need to treat the concrete with a water/PVA mix (10:1) beforehand? Start laying tiles in the middle after laying two centre lines? Apply sufficient tile cement to lay one or more tiles at a time? Depth of cement groves 8mm or...
  13. S

    Questions about Plaster Skim

    i am having my kitchen skimmed over, but the plaster is very rough is that ok to skim over or should we plaster it first then skim , or put plaster boards up then skim.
  14. R

    Help with a few tiling questions, Thanks

    Hello All, Any advice for a job that i'm undertaking will be gratefully received, thanks for your time in any replies. Ive got a kitchen floor to tile. half concrete and half floorboards. And looking to put in underfloor heating without putting too much height on the floor. Is it suitable to...
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    3 wize questions !

    Hi , have 3 questions i should but dont no the correct answers to . :smilewinkgrin: 1 . how long after fixing stone tiles and grouting do you apply sealer ? just wondering about the grout being still wet ! 2. any tips on mosaics and tile trims ? fitted a perfect mosaic job with a 4mm...
  16. E

    600 x 600 quartz tiles questions.

    Hi there. I have recently purchased 600 x 600 quartz tiles with mirror flecks for use in conservatory. I wanted to ask what people would recommend for colour of grout and spacer size. Thanks
  17. A

    Newbie's Questions

    Stupid newbie here! What does tank mean (in relation to installing new plasterboard or Tile backing board) Why do you need to scrim (is this adding tape to the joints and plastering over) Why do anything to the joints if you are going to add adhesive and tile over Simon.
  18. M

    Tile trim questions

    firstly, is it best to use 9mm trim (like the Homelux stuff) for tiles that are about 6mm, or the 6mm trim which although the tile fits nicely into,doesn't allow any room for adhesive? Secondly,what is used to go between the edge of a tile and the trim? When i've done this in the past I used...
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    7 questions about tarvertine that I never wanted to have to ask.....

    Dear Tilers. I'm doing my bathroom and I need some help please. I've tiled ceramics a couple of times but we have now moved on to TRAVERTINE...:yikes: I've looked at a LOT of posts on the forum which are full of LOTS of very very good info and with the sincere hope I don't frustrate anyone I...
  20. M

    Some questions before I start with Natural Slate

    Hi, I bought my 9m sq slate yesterday from Wickes. It is the rough looking stuff with orange/red/yellow impurities on it. After reading many posts on here im even more confused than i was before! my plan is: 1 - scrub each tile clean with water (its quite dusty) 2 - seal the top sides of...

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