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  1. Wishiwasatoptiler

    Should we be worried about these large companies going bust are near to.

    All i seem to be hearing is these large companies failing or on the brink, looking at kier and even smaller ones like shaylers group, should we be worried at the state of the industry, is it a case of mis management, under pricing are due to the economy or bloody brexit. Any thoughts
  2. S

    What tile manufacturers should I avoid?

    Ok so I am wondering whats the general consensus on tile manufacturers and which ones I should avoid? lately I have installed tiles that heve been pretty poorly made. Also I have had issues with lots of customers ordering tiles and they are mixed batches.. now I don't know if I am being picky...
  3. D

    Wickes, should be highly commended .

    As the title suggests . Now I am one of the first in line when it comes to knocking the diy sheds and often say go to a proper tile shop , but I am on a job today with a wickes fitter finishing of a kitchen and he said they have been given new installation guide lines that they are no longer...
  4. Q

    Why are you not getting the coverage you thought you should from your adhesive?

    I read this interesting article recently. Its from Mapei USA but its still a good read. Most of us know this already but may be new for some- There are a two main reasons you might not get the coverage you expected from an adhesive: Lack of surface prep and using the wrong trowel. Let's talk...
  5. O

    Why should you decouple certain floors.

    So Butech have launched their antifracture mat. They have also very kindly supplied videos of their product. :) Now whilst there maybe slight issues with the actual videos, they do show quite clearly how a mat can help. I have asked questions about one of the videos, but they have been side...
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    • canada floor floor tiling floors should
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    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  6. S

    Herringbone floors. Why should we charge more.

    Hi all Been a bit quiet on posting. 800x120 plank 105mts. Priced a job on the basis it would be random planks for x. It will now be Herringbone without border starting from patio doors ending up where it will. (Customers decision). Imo it is easier than random no need for clips unless bowed cos...
  7. M

    Wetroom shower screen - expensive? Should we get coating?

    I'm after a wetroom screen for mum's bathroom. We wanted a tall wetroom screen, but didn't realise they'd be quite so costly. £260 for hardened glass that measures 2250mm x 880mm x 10mm. The coating which is supposed to help with cleaning and limescale is an extra £110. So a total £370. Is...
    • Morgan Ereku
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    • former screen should shower shower tray tanking waterproofing wetroom wetroom tiling
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Tanking and Wetrooms
  8. D

    Are you supposed to mitre the internal corners of metro or should you scribe?

    The champers would obviously create to big a grout joint. I'm thinking a mitre. Scribing might be a bit wobbly looking?
    • D hug
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    • canada corners internal metro metro tiles mitre should
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  9. A

    How should my bathroom tile be laid out?

    Hi all, New to the forum - thanks for having me and sorry for the long first thread. I’m having my bathroom retiled (after a hilariously bad tile-job by another company - more on that later) and am hoping for some advice on how to lay out the tiling on one of the walls. It’s being done by a...
  10. J

    should i tile around cooker hood or remove

    hello all, question just went to a job today and they want tiles to go from worktop to ceiling where the cooker hood is... brickbond pattern, so do i remove the cooker hood and tile wall completely? or just tile around it? added a rough drawing of the cooker hood, would apperciate some advice.
  11. A

    Brick Slips - should have asked a tiler and not a brickie

    Hi All I got some slips laid at the front of my house and I’m not happy with the job - some of the rows are a bit off, and when I challenged the brickie he said the slips are not cut straight and couldn’t be laid straight so I told him to stop the job. My assumption is despite brick slips being...
    • AlexJones
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    • brick brick slips find a tiler have not should slips tiler tilers directory
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: General Off-topic Chat
  12. T

    Should I Mind The Gap Or Not?

    Good morning all. Had a friend round last night who insists tile should be butted up close to each other in the bath inner corner with no gap. (but how would you silicon with no gap) Just wondering if pros leave a gap or not? If so I will have to remove them and get them closer, which I rather...
  13. Wishiwasatoptiler

    Preparation Do you think these should've been sealed before grouting?

    Hi peeps Fixing vitra traffic polished porcelain. See pick. The box says it has a protective layer that shoulb be removed after grouting. Not before. I was planni g to seal before grouting. Thoughts.
  14. B

    This guy is in the wrong job, should be in the building trade!

    Tavares Tavares - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1022011821218716/permalink/1634364766650082/
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    • building job jobs should this tiling job tiling jobs tiling work trade work
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: General Off-topic Chat
  15. W

    Are my travertine tiles not as good as they should be for the price?

    I paid £60 per sqm for these honed filled 457 x 305mm tiles from Mandarin Stone. My tiler says they have more chips and marks on them than they should do. Unfortunately it has become apparent that my tiler is rubbish so I'm not sure whether to trust his judgment. I've noticed some grey bits...
  16. W

    Help, I think my tiler is doing a bad job. What should I do?

    It was his first day today. I found him on mybuilder. He wasn't the cheapest quote and I chose him because he says he's a professional tiler. It's a bathroom which we're fully tiling with white travertine tiles 30 x 45 x 12. The things I'm worried about / unhappy about are: 1. the first...
    • WordBear
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    • bad bad job canada find a tiler help job jobs should tiler tilers directory tiling job tiling jobs tiling work what work
    • Replies: 44
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  17. C

    What should I use to mark these?

    I'm working with these shiny tiles and a pencil just won't mark them properly, was just wondering what is best?
  18. T

    Should I leave this behind the cement board?

    Hi, removing the old plasterboard to replace with hardiebacker 12mm . I'm no pro so i'm asking is this wood meant to be behind the plaster, should I remove it before putting up the cement board and install into studs, or just install over this wood? judging by things around the house I'm not...
  19. H

    Should I purchase a new one or used scrubber?

    Hi, My old scrubber dryer is not working well & need to replace. Should I purchase a new one or used scrubber? Please suggest me.
  20. S

    What size notch trowel should I use ?

    Was recommended some mapei p9 adesilex for my ceramic 360 x 275 (8mm) tiles going onto plaster in kitchen, by tile giant. It says adhesive thickness no greater than 5mm on the bag. As ive just finished doing my bathroom using tubbed adhesive and the walls were a bit off i was able to get away...
    • sb24
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    • mapei notch size should size trowel what
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: DIY Tiling Forum
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