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  1. N

    Alls well that ends well

    Just an update on the shading issues with the Versace tiles Versace sent a new batch of tiles with no issues Tile supplier sent all adhesive and movement mat I lost one day's labour on the rip out of the white tiles So all in all could have ended up much worse and am glad to say it's firmly...
  2. K

    White grout that looks grubby after a few years...

    I hear white grout looks great at first but soon starts to look shabby - can I prevent this from the start using a sealant of some kind?
  3. macten

    That mad time of year again

    Xmas rush - Ignoring and turning down so much work at the moment. Is it mad for everyone else?
  4. B

    Floor fail...but why? - BCT "floor" tiles that are rubbish

    A few weeks ago I posted a thread on the main forum about British ceramic tiles cracking on all Hardiebacker joins. As it stands this hasn't been sorted yet as the rep was hard to get hold of and eventually said i need to go back to supplier. I know they are going to say its my fault and I...
  5. V

    Advice Please (pictures Inc.) - Preparing A Concrete Floor That Has Bitumen

    Hi all, was wondering if I could get some advice from the pros here on preparing a concrete floor that has bitumen down (left over from removal of parquet flooring). The pictures below will show what I'm up against. The bitumen is around is 2-3mm thick in some areas but less elsewhere. I...
  6. W

    What's That Noise?

    I parked outside a clients house this morning and when I finished and started loading my tools I thought I could hear a cat. I looked around but couldn't see one and carried on loading my van. I then listened closer and it seemed to be coming from under my bonnet. I opened it and this is what I...
  7. N

    Advice On Rectifying A Pre Tiled Wall That Takes A Dive!!

    Hi fellas,im looking for some advice please. I'm a reasonably competent diy'er completed numerous tiling projects over the years, last one was my main bathroom stripped back to stud and used wedi board and tape etc. Currently doing en suite and I've decided to go down the tanking route, showers...
  8. K

    Bought Tiles That Were Too Big!

    We're tiling a small bathroom, and I bought some tiles online, but they are quite a lot too big. I am wondering whether they can be cut to a smaller size before laying them (eg. cut into quarters). They don't have any bevelled edges etc, so it seems like it might be doable. The alternative is...
  9. R

    White Grout That Stays White?

    Hi all, I'm looking for a white grout that stays white (within reason) for some floor tiles we want to have laid. I have heard about epoxy grout, but I've also heard that it's mega expensive! What is the price of epoxy grout in comparison to normal grout please? Are there any other options...
  10. B

    N & C Black Friday Deal!! That Sounds A Great Deal

    Nicobond have just sent me a e-mail bulk buy 50 bags of n&c quikflex for £6.90 a bag plus VAT (grey) or £7.80 plus VAT for the white that sounds a great deal any of you used there stuff and if so whats it like?
  11. Q

    That Feeling When.....

    We all know this!..... What other little tasks leave that satisfied feeling? ;)
  12. S

    spank that *****

    So I'm doing a bathroom on a quiet little cul-de-sac, nice day, van on drive with back doors open...goes outside to drill a tile and hears rustling coming from the van, couldn't see owt in the back so goes round and opens cab door, there's my beef butties strewn all over the seats, bag ripped to...
  13. R

    Well Looked At That Wall. I Know What To Put There

    well had a feature tile shallow carving could not think were to put it being 2400 x6000 then looked as i was going down the stairs thats were its going lee made the mistake of coming in while i was standing on the stairs looking at the wall next thing thats getting tiled on the two hottest days...
  14. Dan

    Was That The Summer Then?

    Seems we've had the summer and it's gone now then. Maybe? What's the weather doing your way?
  15. Dave

    Celebs That Really Get On Your Wick!!

    Which celebs etc really get on your nerves ...:( .. It's got to be Katie Hopkins ... Her latest Twitter tweet , comparing a baby with a good head of hair to a spider on your pillow ... The father inlaw , can't stand Keith lemon ..lol... But I like him ... Who's yours..?
  16. O

    Something About A Pen That Does Something

    Talking of editing :D Do u have a smart pen Dan?
  17. T

    The time capsule that never was.

    Back in 1974 three of us tiled Oldham swimming pools the team was Tommy Milne his brother Ron sadly passed and myself. Last week Tommy rang me out of the blue and asked if I remember planting a time capsule in a scum channel, which I did Tommy now in his 80s and I met up last Friday with some...
  18. Stevev

    Does it matter that I haven't a c&g qualification??

    I've done a tiling course and received a level 3 qual in self employment....will it matter that its not C&G?...the C&G course is much longer.
  19. A

    How do I do that

    Hi I know T&G flooring grade chip is unsuitable for tiling on to but if the conditions were right ie no deflection and it being well secured to joists (which are 400mm centres and short edges supported) would laying a Ditra mat using the recommended fixing adhesives be a viable option as...
  20. widler

    Don't worry the tiler will get over that :)

    C

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