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    Self adhesive tanking corners

    does anyone know of any? I can’t find any to buy, except this kit which isn’t good value but looks like a good kit for sealing upto fitted trays. NEW: Orbry Proseal Bath & Shower Sealing Kit | Orbry - https://www.orbry.com//01/new-orbry-proseal-bath-shower-sealing-kit/
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    Self leveler over tiles

    Ive a large kitchen im tiling with 600x600 porcelain tiles in 2 weeks for my brother in law aad the tiles thats already down are well bedded. Tried lifting a few and needed a large kango. 2 reasons why the brother in law asked me is it possible to lay the tiles on top. One is to save all this...
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    self assessment online

    Just completed it (yes very last minute.com) but on the page dealing with class 2 and 4 NI contributions it asked if I wanted to voluntarily pay as part of my return to which I clicked 'yes' but it kept throwing up error on page and could only progress once I clicked 'no' So return has been...
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    Going self employed in 2018 ??

    Hi all, Firstly I have to say that this forum is fantastic, with huge amounts of knowledge being shared by all. Now to my question, which I appreciate will not have a simple answer. I have been tiling and fitting bathrooms on and off for over ten years now (always my own or for friends and...
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    Garage floor self levelling help

    Hi guys I have a 30 sqm garage floor I want to tile. The concrete slab was laid in 3 sections and is dipping towards the centre by about 10mm. Not used self levelling compound before so wanted some advice, can I add sand to compound to make it go further? How much compound would I require for...
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    Self levelling of a swimming pool

    Hi I have a swimming pool to Tile in few weeks time the screeder hasn't done the best of jobs. Need to leave a suitable surface for tiling. Is it possible to self level the floor to achieve this. Would it be ok to use this in a swimming pool?
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    How long do you wait before laying Ditra onto fresh Self levelling?

    S/L went on yesterday . 10 mm thick .Plenty of air movement to dry. When can I lay Ditra mat ? And should I seal with SBR first ? Thanks
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    which self levelling ?

    Going to rip up a tile floor this weekend. I am going to raise the whole level as the bedroom (ensuite) floor is higher .The idea is to remove tile . prime as required and self level .Then apply a matting , then tile etc to match height .So i need a SL that will be able to take tile adhesive...
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    For Sale Half price Self levelling

    20 bags of Mapei echo ultra plan levelling compound. New unused Rrp £20 per bag All 20 only £200 any questions Contact Tim HERE Sorry no personal details in open forums.
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    OSB Prep options - self levelling compounds?

    I know I know OSB3 board is ***** for tiling onto. If only I'd known at the time! Ah well its now pretty well impossible to rip it up and start again SO..... How would I best prep my bathroom floor before laying my ceramic tiles? I've got some good quality flexible adhesive and also some...
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    Self Levelling Compound over Bitumen Adhesive

    Hi, not really sure which section to post this in so apologies if this should have gone somewhere else....I know it's a fairly commonly asked question but I need to level out a downstairs bathroom floor (concrete) and was looking for some advise/reassurance (as this is a DIY situation) that I...
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    For Sale self leveller. 21x25kg dirt cheap

    Customer I'm working for has 21 bags of flexible leveller. Excess to the job. it's loPro and suitable for 30mm in one pour. I've used 3 pallets and it's OK. Not as good as levelmax etc but ok. It does the job. Pics attached. Asking 150 the lot. So that's 7quid a bag for 25kg bags. Needs...
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    screed or self level 65 sq m

    Hi ive been asked to screed over an area of 65 sq m a entire ground floor in a house ( ive not seen the property yet so not sure of the room layouts) its to go over electric UFH system And it will be engineered laminate for most of the areas except the kitchen which will be tiled. what would...
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    Has anyone got advice on going self employed?

    Hi I am thinking of starting up my own tiling business, after many years of working as a fully qualified tiler, tiling and fitting bathrooms I want to branch out therefore I wanted to ask for any advice that other self employed tilers may have. My main concerns are.. Check a trade is it worth...
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    self levelling compound maximum thickness and alternatives

    Hi all, I'm about to tile a concrete kitchen floor that needs leveling as it currently slopes and runs out by around 40 mm (from one end of room to the other). I just wanted to know whether (a) self leveling compound would do the job and if so, the maximum thickness that can be applied, and (b)...
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    Self levelling over wet ufh system

    Hi guys, the job, 140m2 of Mapei renovation screed over profix 15mm ufh system. It was to big for me to lay by hand so got a firm in to pump it. They have done a top job getting spot on flat but after inspecting it 2 and half days after it was laid I found pretty much every where it had the...
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    Self Levelling compound 1-10mm & 3-30mm

    Fast-setting, self-leveling, polymer-modified cementitious screed, used for smoothing and leveling concrete or mortar floors, before laying finishing materials like ceramic tiles, moquettes, parquet, vinyl tiles etc. It can be used at a thickness of 1-10 mm. Ideal for quick repairs, as it is...
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    Self levelling

    ive got an underfloor heating floor to lay. It's nuheat lopro. Basically it's a stuck down egg box type with 10mm pipes flipped in. That I have no problem with. But I've then to cover it with thier fibre renforced self leveller. Which under normal circumstances would not be a problem. The...
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    Self Employed after Tiling Course

    Is a 13 day course enough to give you a base to go self employed as a tiler it doesnt seem very long
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    Tiling Job in North Cornwall (PL32) - self build

    Looking for a good tiler in my area - self-build house in N Cornwall (1 hour's drive from Exeter) Needed now - 2 bathroom floors - 10.5 sq m total. Then looking for prices on tiling 2 x showers next. Also quote for tiling whole of ground floor - 70-75 sq m. Let me know if you're interested...

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