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    Split face tile on plaster render behind log burner adhesive

    Hi all, I am planning to tile a full height panel of split face tiles to sit 3” behind a log burner on a plaster render on blockwork wall. I’m planning to score and scrape the paint off the plaster and then use Vitcas heat resistant tile adhesive. Tiles are about 23kg/sqm - planning to sit...
  2. S

    Split Face Tile - Is this how it should look when job is finished?

    Hey everyone! Just want to say first of all that I am not a tiler or anything I’m just in need of some advice if possible! My parents got their chimney breast done in Split Face Slate Tiles and I’m not sure if this is how it should have been left, I’ll try and attach images but there is a lot of...
  3. R

    Would you grout these split face porcelain tiles?

    Photo attached.. Thanks
  4. D

    Split face tile removal?

    Hi there, I'm in need of advice for how to remove split face stone tiles. As there's no grout between the tiles, what is the best way to remove them with minimal damage to the wall. I've just moved into a house with these tiles next to the kitchen sink and I can see splatters of food in the...
  5. P

    Splitface external corners

    Hello, I’ve got a job with 300x160 split face slate, thickness ranges from 15mm to 25mm on the tile. Any advice on how to attack the external corners? I was thinking of purchasing a wet cutter for a mitre but having played around on a small cutter I’m still not satisfied that it’s going to look...
  6. M

    Porcelain split face tiles in shower area

    Hi everyone, First time posting here so apologies if I end up not giving enough information! So we're currently renovating our bathroom and have already tiled two of the walls ourselves (not very neatly!). We still need to tile the shower area however and I've completely confused myself. We...
    • MC2494
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    • former porcelain shower shower tray split face tile tiles wetroom
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Tanking and Wetrooms
  7. S

    Split Face Quartzite Mosaic Tiles sealer for wet look and Silicon Waterseal Masonry Sealer on top to water seal 100%?

    Hi all, Finding it a little hard to get my head around something and hoping one of you might be able to help/ advise. I had some Split Face Quartzite Mosaic Tiles and I want to know a few questions. I want to seal them as best as possible and have them kinda add a wet/darker look to them...
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    Split face tiles with glue showing through?

    Hi all I am thinking of getting a Mediawall built with split face tiles on each side. Very similar to this photo without the cill at the bottom. My question is I have looked online and found these on sale I have also been to my local tile shop and managed to get a sample and they're...
  9. B

    How to grout uneven split face effect tiles

    First time poster, go easy please 😁 What is the best way to grout the tiles in the picture (sample tile) attached . The tiles are 440x660 They are uneven and I want to have a 2mm grout line to keep the split face effect. Any tips or tricks would be highly appreciated! Thanks in advance, Brian.
  10. James C

    ADVICE PLEASE! - First time tiling - Installing split face tiles in my bedroom

    Hi all, I'm struggling to get a tiler in my area since lockdown so I have taken the bold decision to go alone as I need to get the project finished in the next month! I think I am prepared to start but I have some areas I'm not so clear on... I will be starting by mechanically fixing 4mm...
    • James C
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    • advice canada first marmox backerboard natural stone please skirting split face tile tiles tiling time
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  11. T

    Split Face Tiles

    Hi All, I am a landscaper by trade and have done some very minor tiling. For my current job, I have gotten some silver Anthracite split face tiles. They will be used as cladding on the block walls. The supplier I got them from said that they are internal use. They say that they should not be...
  12. B

    Split Face Tiles

    HI, I have just tiled my chimney breast with split face tiles, it looks ok but there are some unsightly gaps showing. What can I use to conceal the gaps?
  13. I

    My 1st Job split face slate

    hi guys. i am going to have a go at fitting split face slate tiles on my kitchen walls but need some advice on how best to deal with electrical sockets and the best way to get it neat as the slate is very uneven.
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    Split Face Tiles - wall prep?

    Morning all, I have a wall to tile with 600 x 150 split face tiles. At two local tile shops, I was told to remove as much of the paint that was on there as possible and then score the surface to allow for the adhesive to bond well. I spent yesterday sanding it down (what a job that was BTW!)...
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    External Split Face tiling preparation

    Good morning everyone, I have been out to look at an external tiling job on a self build. The walls at present are just breeze blocks. What preparation needs to be done prior to tiling the split face ? Would it be a case of just waterproofing with a membrane or would Hardie boards need...
  16. Joshjupp

    Split face porcelain

    Got these split face porcelain tiles to do tomorrow as a feature wall would you grout these or not they aren’t being used in a wet area thanks
  17. K

    Cutting ceramic split face 600mm long tiles - nightmare!

    Hi all, I’m using split face tiles (10mm ceramic 600x300mm) on one wall and I’m failing to cut them along the wavy lines, the manual cutter I have will not cut straight through the split lines and the small wet saw I have, doesn’t support the long tiles, it cuts it like butter but when it...
    • Kcoh
    • Thread
    • bathroom renewal canada ceramic ceramic tile cutting split face tile tiles
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  18. K

    Splitface tile on wall with window by shower

    Hi, I’m going to have the attached tile on one of the walls which has window on, I’m worried that the ribbes in the tile will capture water and dirt if installed on the window reveal? Any thoughts on this? I have a fall on the bottom reveal/cill. Would installing the tiles with the ribbes...
    • Kcoh
    • Thread
    • former shower shower tray split face tile wall wetroom window
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Tanking and Wetrooms
  19. dg-1984

    Sockets on split face tiles

    Hi all, I am going to be tiling a splash back on our kitchen. We have found tiles that we like the look of, they are Wickes split face porcelain tiles which by the things I have read could be hassle. These are the tiles: A thought I just had was how you would get a socket to fit on these and...
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    Split face tiles. .

    To whoever invented these things.... I will find you and I will kill you.
    • WetSaw
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    • canada split face tile tiles
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
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