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    whats the best type of spacer

    hi there. im starting out and havent used anything other than the cheap generic ones you get in hardware shops. what is the best type out there or are thay for different situations. there are x shaped straight u shaped 3 legged ones long legged ones what are your opinions on all the...
  2. bobbynz

    Correct way to use tile spacers

    Hi everyone i would like your input to a debate thats going on over here about the correct way to use tile spacers. As we all know the most important part of a job is setting out and of course how to space the tiles evenly. Now when I first started my old man only ever used a string line...
  3. R

    Spacers?

    Hi - am tiling my en suite floors & walls in the same (ceramic 330 sq's) tile.Received wisdom is 5mm for the floor & 2mm (poss 3?) for the walls.But as I want them to match / align and for it all to look as uniform as possible, what do I use? 3 or 4mm all over as a compromise? Worried that...
  4. L

    Proper Job - Sink Back splash - How?

    Hello all, Please see the attached pictures. I am a Diy'er. The Wall - multi finish - painted. The worktop - laminated chipboard. I want to create a black-splash (including the side of the sink) to protect the rear/side of the chipboard worktop from water that could potentially get through...
    • Leonardo
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    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum
  5. L

    Kitchen counter splash-back tile grout failure - u won't believe your eyes!

    Hello everyone, This is my first post ever, and what a stinker of a problem it is! I removed the laminated chipboard kitchen counter top that the sink sits in. On the wall are the tiles - in which the 10 yr. old grout has failed. I almost laid an egg! ImageShack(TM) slideshow Given these...
    • Leonardo
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    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum
  6. Y

    Trade tiler lash clips or similar ?

    Have been looking at these for ages !! Has anyone used these or similar ? Spoke to David, he says the initial outlay for wedges which are re-useable will eventually make you quids in with time saving getting your tiles bang on level and not having to lift and re-bed. Always willing to try new...
    • Yorkshire Tiling Services
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    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum
  7. N

    Glass splashback ontop of tiles?

    OK, so further to my last thread about large format tiles on a kitchen splashback, the other half got her way (shock). She has came home with 500mm x 500mm porcelain today. The problem I see with this is that the cooker and distance between the cabinets is 600mm wide. This means if I center...
    • N!ck
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    • clips glass lash lash clips spacer splashback tile tile wedges tiles usa wedges
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum
  8. N

    Large tiles for a kitchen splashback?

    The other half is adamant that she wants larger tiles for the splashback I am planning on doing this weekend as she wants minimal grout lines. I have had a look online and cant really find much in the way of inspiration. I know the norm is to use smaller sized tiles but was wondering if any...
    • N!ck
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    • bathroom clips kitchen large lash lash clips spacer splashback tile tile wedges tiles usa wedges
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum
  9. S

    kitchen splashback

    Hi, Going to do a splashback and im looking for sum inspiration, the cabinets are white the worktop is black any suggestions/pictures? Cheers P aul
    • shogun rua
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    • bathroom clips kitchen lash lash clips spacer splashback tile wedges usa wedges
    • Replies: 57
    • Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum
  10. K

    Backsplash installation after basin replacement

    I am having full pedestal basin replaced this week and I would like to have a small tile backsplash to go with the tiles already installed on the other wall, but I do not have them now and won't be able to get them for a while. Is it ok to install the backsplash after the basin have been already...
    • koolkat
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    • backsplash cement clips installation lash lash clips spacer tile wedges usa wedges
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum
  11. G

    Lash clips etc Again !

    I know we have discussed these items...all brands but seeing as there are mixed reviews from new tilers and established tilers. I have a job coming up soon where I have a very good price in. So I thought it could be an ideal job to try for myself but not sure which system to try.. Any thoughts...
    • Gazzer
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    • Replies: 102
    • Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum
  12. A

    Do you need to use spacers?

    Hi Guys I purchased some tiles from Topps, Celia Blanco-M however, when laying them out on the floor to see how I wanted to arrnage them, I notice that if I add spacers between the tiles the pattern then does't match up? As you can see without spaces it matchs! The only other option is to use...
  13. C

    Splashback problem in a bathroom

    Hello to all! I'm a newbie here, looking for some advice on a small problem I can't solve! I am finishing my bathroom project, which is a complete revamp! I have installed fitted units all along one wall with inset washbasins in the worktop. I am putting a splashback along the worktop, one tile...
    • chrisbez
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    • bathroom clips lash lash clips problem spacer splashback tile wedges usa wedges
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Bathroom Tiling Advice
  14. R

    Splashing Kids!

    The kids love to splash about in the tub and although I should be throttling them around the head:7:, inevitably water will run down the side of the bath onto the floor. What is the best technique for finishing the joint between the floor tiles and the bath panel to keep water running under bath...
  15. G

    Small splashback area

    Tiled this recently, nothing special but got a 100% tip and have you noticed anything ??? :thumbsup:
    • Gazzer
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    • clips lash lash clips small spacer splashback tile wedges usa wedges
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum
  16. D

    Tiling a kitchen splashback / window

    Morning all... I have a kichen splashback and sourrounding areas to tile. About 5m2. Im going to use 10x10mm tiles. Got a few q's if you dont mind taking a look and advising? I will set out and start from the centre of the wall... but should I start at the very bottom letting the tiles rest on...
    • davemul
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    • bathroom clips kitchen lash lash clips spacer splashback tile wedges tiling usa wedges window
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum
  17. L

    Tile Spacers

    Hi Guys, I am currently designing bathroom pods and have specified a 3mm grout spacing and have ordered 3mm spaces. The tiler informs me they need 2mm spacers for a 3mm spacing, is this correct? We have just received 60,000 spacers so this is quite important. Thanks
  18. D

    Stainless Steel Splashback

    Our stainless steel splashback above the cooker was really mucky with grease splats. Sprayed it with a kitchen grease cleaner and left it to soak for a few minutes. Was cleaning it with the sponge side of one of those washing up pads, but some of it was real stubborn so without thinking turned...
    • doit4u
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    • clips lash lash clips spacer splashback steel tile wedges usa wedges
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum
  19. R

    Lash clips

    Hey, I was just wondering if anyone has used/uses them lash clip spacer things? They look good but in reality are they any good?
    • RichieRich
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    • clips lash lash clips spacer tile wedges usa wedges
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum
  20. J

    Glass splash backs

    Just a general question as ive got the same one on TTA at the mo Do you have rules and standards in regard to glass (all one sheet not tiles) splash backs in relation to gas cookers as they must have a non combustible surface behind glass or stainless steel and does this imply to glass tiles
    • jay
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    • clips glass lash lash clips spacer tile wedges usa wedges
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum
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