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  1. A

    Tile trim size.

    Hi all. It's been a while since I have completed any tiling and will be doing some basin splashbacks with 9mm thick 600 x 300 porcelain tiles. I will be running a trim around the whole of the outside of the tile Schluter Jolly- A 110 TSBG – Natural Beige Grey. I want the trim to be flush...
  2. S

    Van size

    What is the best size of a van for a tiler? Presumably, a smaller van, like Ford Transit Connect, should be sufficient. However, often you need plasterboards / backer boards. In such a case you would rely on delivery or use smaller boards. Please share your thoughts.
  3. Scotiansailor

    Size of notched trowel for 300x600mm uncalibrated slate?

    Hello, newbie here once again, trying to determine the best size of notched trowel for spreading adhesive for 300x600mm uncalibrated slate on our floor? Will be laying on a new concrete screed. Thanks for the help :)
  4. B

    Trowel size help

    Hi Some help please What trowel notch size would I need for floor porcelain tiles @ 90cm x 15cm? Would 10mm square be ok? Also is it best to back butter the tile or not needed on this size tile? Thanks
  5. F

    tile size for a 1 sq meter porch

    hi everyone is there an ideal size for a 1 square meter porch? are there disadvantages with tiles that are too large or small?
  6. S

    Tile size and laying pattern

    Hello - we're in the process of choosing tiles for our bathroom and I'd really appreciate some advice on what type of laying pattern works best for tile size/type. My wife would ideally like large format tiles on the wall, in a brick bond pattern. I've read on here that its important to consider...
  7. D

    Trowel size for 600x600 floor tiles

    Morning All, I need to lay 600x600x10 ceramic floor tiles. I was wondering what the best trowel size for the job is please? Thanks for your help
  8. G

    Trowel size advice

    Forgive me if I’m not posting this in the correct place I’m tiling my kitchen 4x3 with Porcelain tiles 600x300 I’m going to putting down Mapai ultraplan screed onto concrete tile giant have advised to use Mapei Keraquick (fast set) just unsure on the size trowel to use Any advice wud be helpful
  9. J

    10cm x 20cm ceramic tiles - trowel size and adhesive recommendation

    Hi I'm fixing 10cm x 20cm ceramic tiles to Jackoboard in a tanked shower area would be grateful for a recommendation on the ideal trowel notch size and a slow setting adhesive - preferably one that is availble from CTD. Many Thanks Martin
  10. B

    Big bit of ply, or cut into smaller bits?

    Hi I am redoing our bathroom. I'm going to be laying 18mm plywood on the joists (16in centres, with noggins) and tiling on that using a decoupling membrane (Ditra 25). My plywood is 2440x 1220mm. Is it better to lay the plywood in one big sheet or cut it into smaller sheets with 3mm gap...
  11. G

    Bathroom wall tile repair, unable to match tile size.

    In 2014 I had my bathroom re-titled. I'm having my shower replaced and some of the tiles need to be replaced. The tiles on the wall are white gloss tiles 248mm x 328mm (purchased from ToppsTiles). The only size I can locate is 250mm x 330mm. Does anyone have any suggestions of how I can get...
    • Graham171
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    • bathroom canada repair size tile tile size wall
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Bathroom Tiling Advice
  12. J

    What size trowel to create 5mm adhesive bed for wall tiles

    Hi Due to start a DIY tiling job in my kitchen this weekend. Have had worktops fitted and in some places there are 10mm gaps between wall and worktop (where walls are out of square and all over the place). Using 100x200mm metro tiles which are 5mm thick and would like to put down a bed of...
  13. C

    trowel size?

    Hi everybody I wonder if I might ask a couple of general questions please? I am due to fix 6 mm Hardibacker on top of new chipboard I will prime with APD and fix with screws and a 6 mm square notched trowel for adhesive. I then need to fix 600 x 600 porcelain on top, I will back skim and then...
  14. B

    Tile cutter size

    Hi all was wondering can I get some advice.im looking to buy a montolit tile cutter but not sure best size.i don’t want to small but at same time not too big.whats the most popular tiles size these days...thanks guys
  15. T

    Needs some specific size tiles

    Hi, I'm having a shower replaced by a plumber. He has asked if I have any of the original tiles as some will have to be replaced that will have holes in. I only recently moved into the house and there are no spares that I can find. I've looked everywhere for matt white tiles in size 248mm x...
  16. P

    trowel notch size - confused advice

    good afternoon, this website says a 12x12 square notch gives you 6mm deep adhesive. it also says a round trowel leave a 1/3 of its size, so a 10mm round lays 3mm deep. https://www.rubi.com/en/blog/how-to-choose-the-right-tile-trowel-size-step-by-step/ my tiles are 400mm x 150mm, 10mm thick...
  17. M

    Trowel size

    I am wall tiling with 400mm x 150mm x 10mm ceramic tiles. What adhesive trowel should i use and should it be square notched or round edge? Source URL: UK Tiling Forum | Pro Tiling Advice - https://www.tilersforums.com/forums/uk-tiling-forum-pro-tiling-advice.43/
    • MrT
    • Thread
    • canada ceramic ceramic tiles size tile trowel wall tiling
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  18. risotto

    Trowel size for 10mm thick stone mosaic

    Have a question that's been driving me crazy looking tirelessly online without any solution. Basically, I'm laying 10mm thick stone mosaics over a wetroom floor. The drain is fixed into the tray so there is no depth adjustment there to align with the tiles. So I need a total height of 14-15mm...
  19. H

    Trowel size advice required

    I am a general DIY'er and have previous experience tiling bathrooms and kitchen floors. My question is which trowel should I go for on a 30cm x 60cm porcelain tile (same tile, different colour) going on a tanked walls (two plasterboard, 2 plastered) and floor (new T&G with 6mm plywood 10cm...
  20. R

    My 1st Job What size trowel notch. 6mm or 8mm ???

    Hi again. I’m tiling the shower today (finally) but am unsure on my trowel size. I’m using 200x100 8mm metro onto Elements waterproof backer board with BAL SPF. There are some areas where the fixing washers are slightly proud of the board so I was going to use an 8mm trowel but the addy spec...

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