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    technical talk..........

    technical talk, that maybe someone already knows. I discovered a few months ago, cutting 2/3 cm 20x120 planks. the first photo, shows 2 pieces just cut, the second photo is the next day, shows a piece cut the day before, all curved. the day before was perfect. At first I had not made a case, I...
  2. F

    Let's have some Grout talk

    what's your favourite grout that you use whenever possible? For a long long time I've used grout 3000, always found it ok to use and it's versatile, but recently I've used palace that was supplied and it was a total dream to use! And today I've used bal micromax, and after I got over the fact it...
  3. F

    Trowel talk - Anybody use customised trowels?

    well, it's been a while since I've fitted anything over 600x600, I've been fitting 800x800 recently onto a reasonably flat floor, using the ragni trowel and a back slim I was getting fair coverage but not what I hoped for, adding a back notch with a small trowel helped a lot but it's more time...
  4. Dan

    New Facebook Group - Trade Talk

    Checkout the new Facebook Group - Trade Talk - Se connecter à Facebook | Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/214225459029066/ Add your buddies to it. Only tradespeople please. :)
  5. A

    Talk about standing the test of time.

    Just done a night making good to a floor in a local seaside coffee bar, it has not been touched since the early 70s.The floor is marble mosiac area about 120m2,the mosiac was layed in 71 and fixed with Bal Flex on Hardboard :yikes: yes Hardboard !.It has thousand's of customer's in the summer...
  6. D

    Lets talk Tools & kit

    What is going to be your next little indigence in the tool/kit department then Boy's...........:prrr::prrr::prrr: cutters. ? power-tool's. ? Hand-tools.? Nice brand -new !! in the box, not everyone has /can afford stuff just for you ,not the wife/family , you know you love them :lol:
  7. gamma38

    Talk yourself out of work

    I went to a customers house 2 nights ago to price up a job. Job described to me as a small en-suite, builders done all the prep and the walls have all been skimmed and primed ready for tiles..... Should have trusted my instincts right there and then, but you have to give them the benefit don't...
  8. P

    Site Talk

    I am starting this thread, because instead of me ranting and having a rave up, tear up, fight, ***** or stand up row, I sometimes forget that I love my work (not all the time obviously). One of the best things about my job, is the banter, sometimes I laugh until I pass out. (OK lets forget about...
  9. T

    Tile shops that talk rubbish

    Some of you will know I have had an issue with the stone that was supplied by Lapicida. What you will not know is that Lapicida saw my post about there stone on this forum and kicked up a fuss about it with my client. insisting that there tilers lay this stone all day every day and have no...
  10. J

    Lets talk cricket

    Well the Aussies are looking good at the mo giving India a bit of a lesson ,just wondering how England is shaping up . (Timeless):8:
  11. D

    Anyone use tiscali/talk talk broadband.?

    For 5 days now my connection keeps dropping off.. i have tried all the usual things like filters etc etc, it is deffo the DSL connection via Tiscali/Talk Talk.. Anybody else have probs with this ISP..? Who do you use and do you fully recommend them.. i have just asked for me MAC from...
  12. D

    can we talk, calcium sulphate screeds

    as a substrate, please any top blokes can write about it for us to read someone like ajax/DAVE???? i dont know much about them myself only they have been around a long time, and they are pump and almost liquid thanks for replies guys :thumbsup:
  13. G

    Careless talk cost money

    A while back i was chatting to a tiler in my area about work and mentioned the type of work i was doing and who i was doing it for. This guy was supposed to be a mate, but he went to the companies i had metioned and poached work from me, now i know its all fair in love and war etc etc but i...
  14. P

    talk about being down and out of luck!!

    Wot a day ive had, infact the last couple of months havent been good!! The phone has been very quiet, so quiet i have even resorted to ringing myself to check the phones are working :dizzy2: I have been to price a few jobs but havent got any of them, whats going on i wonder, any way it turns out...
  15. B

    football talk

    Isee Newcastle yet again linked with a Rangers player..namely PEDRO MENDES..he has done well sice coming up here and would be a GREAT loss to us if he goes...on setanta sports at 5.30 news.Whats your thoughts?:incazzato:
  16. T

    Lets Talk About Sealers

    This post is not designed to teach people but rather enlighten those who are not as clued up on sealers. I thought I would pass on a bit of knowledge I have regarding sealers and some general points regarding applying them. It is not my intention to promote any particular brand but to talk...
  17. Dan

    Talk Sports Forum?!?!?!

    I told you this forum wouldn't get used much lol.

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