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    Advice on narrow strip round window reveal

    I'm looking to renovate the bathroom after leaving it for some time since we moved in. Currently there is a very narrow strip of tiles on the right side of the window and I'm asking for advice on how to deal with this when I retile. Please see picture. I was going to use bigger tiles (probably...
    • Deleted member 59528
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    • advice strip window
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: DIY Tiling Forum
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    Extending current porcelain floor tile without door strip

    Afternoon all, I am purchasing a new build property and the builder has already laid 4500mm x 4500mm porcelain floor tiles through the entrance, hallway and kitchen. As part of the purchase we have agreed they will lay the same tiling in 3 additional ground floor rooms but they have stated they...
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    Metal strip in wall?

    Hello all. I'm currently removing some plaster from block work in my bathroom in prep to put up elements boards and new tiles and I've found a metal strip/plate embedded into the plaster. For reference the wall is outside facing and adjacent to the next door neighbours wall. The strip is near...
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    Quality of tile cutting when installing a metal edging strip

    We now have a professional tiler in attempting to tile a wall up to an external corner where he has suggested incorporating a metal edging trim. Due to the overall layout of the tiles, the tile edges next to the trim need to be cut, which the tiler has attempted to do. He's also trying to butt...
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    Tiling onto backing plaster, skim coat, or strip back and board?

    Hi all, first post here - total novice in need of advice. I’m retiling a shower room and removing the old tiles has taken the smooth plaster surface with them leaving what I assume is backing plaster. This is sound and level other than a few gouges. This wall is the opposite end to the shower so...
    • OllieM
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    • back backing board coat plaster shower strip tiling
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: DIY Tiling Forum
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    Pictures Expansion strip needed?

    Hi all, Wondered what the correct procedure is here.. this is a doorway with timber on the left and concrete on the right, plan is to overboard the lot and have ufh over the timber area only then levelling compound the whole area. i would think I'd need to create a join with the boards and...
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    What to do about narrow strip

    one of the walls i need to tile is just a bit wider than the width of the tile im using meaning id be left with a tiny strip of tile at one side. What would you guys do with this? Mounting the tiles horizontal would be and option but the mrs wants them vertical. Was thinking i could use two...
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    Dropped ceiling shadow light detail

    Hi, I would like to find a detail to give the best lighting effect for bathroom dropped ceiling shadow (led strip) lighting , any suggestions welcome? See attached. The detail in attached seems to a lot in terms of the drop or spacing of the edge of the dropped ceiling from the wall. Thanks
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    Does this edging strip look ok?

    Hello everyone. My tiler is fitting bevelled edge metro tiles in my kitchen. I’ve chosen a white gloss pvc quadrant tile trim to match. The outer corner joins don’t look very neat at the moment though and I’m a bit concerned that we should be using corner pieces for a neater finish. I did bring...
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    • canada edging strip this
    • Replies: 35
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
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    Is an edging strip necessary?

    Hi all, really hope someone can help me! I'm having my bathroom done soon. However, I really don't like tile edging strips, chrome, or plastic. I'd really like to know whether it is possible on my tiles to not use a trim, I think it looks more contemporary and cleaner. There is a window...
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    SLC and the need for perimeter edging strip?

    morning everyone, just a quick one. Self levelling a 42m floor today over electric under floor heating . Is a perimeter edging strip necessary? Does the SLC need expansion gap around the perimeter ? Any help please
    • Chris G
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    • canada edging slc strip
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
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    Candy Decor Tiles, Reflections Pebbles Blue Strip 198x50 (6)

    Hello, We are looking for a box of Candy Decor Tiles, Reflections Pebbles Blue Strip 198x50 (6) per box. Blue pebbles on white background. If not a box, then 2 or 4 would be of use. If anyone can help we would be interested to hear from you. Thank you.
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    Retiling the bathroom - strip or leave?

    Hi, I'm renovating a house and have recently focused on the bathroom. (Photos attached/below). I've moved the stud wall so the basin isn't right in front of the door, stripped the old tiles which were only 3-4 rows up from the bath and scrapped off all the horrible green paint (which was also on...
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    Transition Strip For Large Step

    Hello I need to install a transition strip between new stone tiles and existing laminate. The height difference is likely to be quite large (more than 1cm). Do you know of any transition strips which would accommodate such a large step (preferably wooden). The length required is approximately...
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    Wooden Strip For L-shaped Transition With Step?

    Hello I need to install tiles in a kitchen which will lead into an open-plan dining room. The dining room has an existing laminate wooden floor which will be kept in place. Some of the kitchen appliances will protrude into the dining area with a row of tiles in front of them (so the transition...
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    Small Strip of Hardie Backer on Floorboards

    Hello. I have to screw down Hardie Backer board on existing floorboards (with adhesive) for tiling first floor bathroom and toilet. The Hardie Backer is 800mm wide, the toilet is 830mm. Is it OK to have a 20mm strip of Hardie Backer on one side? I could not screw it down then. Or should I...
    • Mirjam
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    • aus floor floor tiling floorboards hardie small strip tile backerboard usa
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Australia Tiling Forum
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    door strip with raised floor....

    hello people just wonderd what was the best option when fixing in a door strip between carpet and raised tile.... is it just a case of having to be a slight slope? cheers
    • Mr Tiler
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    • aus door floor floor tiling strip usa
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
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    Threshold strip advice.

    Just wondering if someone could answer this for me please? Having just had a minor leak in the family bathroom (no pun intended!!) I've scrapped the carpet in order to tile the floor. The substrate is interlocking chipboard sheets, 18mm i think. Can i prep the existing floor with a primer? or...
    • Whitey
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    • advice aus strip threshold usa
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
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    3metre flooring strip anyone??

    Hi guys just wondering if anyone knows where i can buy a 3 metre flooring strip...not for tiles......wood to carpet?....or if there is some kind of tiling one acceptable for 18mm hardwood flooring? Customer is going to see what its like with the carpet upto the flooring as its a nice straight...
    • Martino
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    • aus floor floor tiling flooring strip usa
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
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    putting a strip of 4mm glass mosaic between 6mm tiles

    I'm tiling my bathroom, which is in a corner of the house with dry lining on the two outside walls. The plan is to tile all the walls floor to ceiling with white tiles (6mm thick), with a strip of glass mosaic (4mm thick) a little below eye level. As a result of some uneven plaster, and a 1 mm...
    • John Wallace
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    • aus glass mosaic mosaic tiling mosaics strip tile tiles usa
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum
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