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  1. rclough1684

    Shower 'stone' getting discoloration ('wet') stains

    I could use some help from everyone! The floor mosaic tile was recently retiled over a tile-redi base but the affected material (pictures attached) was not changed. The stone appears to be soaked or wet with water. I have a few theories about what could be going on here but could use input from...
  2. M

    I'm Looking For This Tile Looking for Burlington Pebble Stone Effect B & Q in light grey

    I know this might be a long shot but I’m looking for discontinued tiles from B&Q 5 years ago. Recently moved into a property with the kitchen floor split into wooden floorboards and tiles. We had to pull up the wooden floorboards to put down in the hallway during stairs installation. Not ready...
  3. P

    Stone effect tiles and adhesive

    Hello to the forum. I am a carpenter and have undertaken tiling in my own house. I completed the bathrooms last year and now am fixing a decorative thin stone effect tile to chimney breast above a stove. The stone has a rough, limestone blue colour finish. I was given a white tile adhesive to...
  4. Rhedyn

    Materials for slate bathroom floor in old traditional stone house?

    Hello all, I'm looking to lay a Penrhyn slate floor, approx 1.5m x 1.8m, for a first floor bathroom in a very old (but not listed) traditional Welsh stone farmhouse, and I have some questions about the best approach to take. I have attached a photo of the underside of the wood beam and plank...
  5. P

    I'm Looking For This Tile cerdomus denver stone beige 6.5 inch

    Can someone help... does anyone have these tiles sitting in the back corner of there garage or warehouse??? I could use 3 boxes... thank you in advance
  6. K

    Oscano Graphite Matt Stone effect Ceramic Wall & floor tile

    Hi, this is a long shot, but does anyone happen to have any Oscano Graphite Matt Stone effect Ceramic Wall & floor tiles? They appear to have been discontinued by B&Q Thanks
  7. P

    Adhesive for stone mosaics

    I plan to put some 5cm square, 8mm thick stone mosaic tiles on the floor of a walk in shower. What adhesive would you recommend and what size notch trowel ??
  8. R

    Stone veneer over travertine?

    I have a fireplace that is covered with travertine which my wife is not a fan of, she would like to replace it with a stone veneer. Is it possible to lay the stone on top of the travertine? My concern is that the stone will not adhere to the travertine because it's smooth. What would you...
  9. W

    I'm Looking For This Tile Aegean linear pebble gloss stone

    Looking for a recently discontinued B&Q wall tile, Aegean linear pebble gloss stone. Does anyone know is these tiles are sold by another company under a different name. Would be so grateful for any replies, only need one tile if that's all we can get. Thanks
  10. P

    Stone flooring

    What's your tiling question? Pictures can be added. Hi all,,,,large format ! Stone 900x900x20 onto old and rough concrete floor,about 700 s.m any advice,,experienced tiler,many years but not with these.Any help appreciated,,,many thanks PC
  11. P

    Stone flooring

    What's your tiling question? Pictures can be added. Hi all,,,,large format ! Stone 900x900x20 onto old and rough concrete floor,about 700 s.m any advice,,experienced tiler,many years but not with these.Any help appreciated,,,many thanks PC
  12. N

    I'm Looking For This Tile 297707 Crema Ivy Bamboo Stone 747583023544

    In search of 4 square of this tile...297707 Crema Ivy Bamboo Stone 747583023544
  13. C

    Why are my tiles flaking?

    I moved into my house in January, and since then, some of the tiles in the shower have been flaking away. Photos are attached. Can anyone offer any guidance on what might be going on and what I should do? Could it be a sealant issue? They are stone, but I don't know anything about the...
  14. Scotiansailor

    Stone sealer that doesnt change the look, but allows water in for wet look

    Hello, is there any such thing as a sealer/impregnator for our pebble shower floor that would allow the stones to look dry when dry, but wet when the shower is in use? Many thanks :) Laura
  15. B

    Sealing stone tile issue

    Advice with poor finish with fila fob extreme . After stone tiles had been laid and cleaned - fila fob extreme used to seal tiles before grouting . After grouting completed and cleaned off it has left a very patchy finish (see pic ) no more sealer will be absorbed .mandarin stone now say that...
  16. J

    Hands on Training for Stone restoration - Debary, FL, about 20 miles north of Orlando

    Hello all! This is my first post on this forum, and I just want to spread the good word that we have highly reviewed hands on training courses and eLearning courses available at www.thestoneandtileschool.com. I am an instructor here and we only 5 students per class. Classes are usually given...
    • jcespStoneandTileSchool
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    • course restoration stone tile grout tiling course training
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Tiling Courses
  17. L

    How to Remove Grout Haze from Acid-Sensitive Stone?

    We've just had our new tiles fitted and grouted, but they have some nasty grout residue on the surface. The tiler will be returning later on, once the grout has set, to give them a couple of washes . These are natural slate/quartzite, but are maybe acid-sensitive. We had purchased some fila...
  18. N

    I'm Looking For This Tile Colours Castle Travertine Satin Plain or patterned Stone Effect Ceramic Wall Tile 450 x 450mm.

    Im looking for Colours Castle Travertine Satin Plain or patterned Stone Effect Ceramic Wall Tile in creamy beige plse 450 x 450mm. Was in B&Q 1yr ago.
  19. C

    Removing white marks from black bathroom tiles

    Hi, In the space of a couple of weeks my beautiful gray/ block stone bathroom tiles on the floor of the shower have developed white spotty patches in various locations. What are these marks ? Apparently we have soft water and thus it’s unlikely to be calcium or hard water stains. I did change...
    • ClareBear
    • Thread
    • bathroom bathroom tiles black marks removing stains stone tile tiles white
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Best Bathroom Tiles
  20. Y

    Why Water Repellent for Stone Turns Yellow?

    Hello everyone, I am wondering why some surface water repellents for stone easily turns yellow over time? Is it because of their components reacting with atmosphere or rain? (I am not sure if it is proper to ask this question here . If not, I will delete it.) Best regards, Sam
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