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  1. M

    Have they glued this down?!

    Any idea what has been done, looks like they have glued them down onto the floor below, which is like a cement lyno?!
  2. M

    Wetroom tiles - are they ok to use ?

    Hi lads, As mentioned earlier I have gor 2 projects with similar style of bathroom finishes. It will be old Victorian looking bathrooms. However, the first customer has chosen those tiles for the walls 1- BCT Tiles - 44 White Wall Gloss Tiles - 148x148mm - BCT11729 at Victorian Plumbing UK...
  3. R

    Channel 4 is looking for people who feel they are due a pay rise but don't know how to ask for one

    Hi everyone, I hope you don't mind me posting here but I'm on the look out for employees who are currently paid less than they feel they're worth but lack the negotiating skills or courage to ask for the pay rise they feel they deserve. This is for a new documentary co-production between...
  4. T

    British Standards no longer available at Newcastle Library.... But here's another way.

    Ola one and all. I have been trying for the past week to get onto the British Standards via Newcastle Library. When I first spoke to them, the were looking at renewing the subscription shortly. I have tried again today and it still isn't working. I have called them again today and...
  5. Lou

    Victorian Plumbing are now sponsoring TilersForums

    TilersForums are pleased to announce that Victorian Plumbing are now sponsoring the forum! They can be contacted by messaging @VictorianPlumbing and Ed will be happy to answer all your queries. Welcome to the forum!
  6. W

    Genesis easy level system- can they be easily used on walls question

    I purchased this system to use on large tiles for floors and walls. When I bought the system I thought the bases would be flat but they are if fact quite curved which raises the tile some distance away from the bed (6mm) before tightening the red top. There doesn't seem to be a flat base version...
  7. P

    Best place to buy Mapei Keraquick (Bournemouth)

    Hi guys. I'm looking for a good source for Keraquick in the Bournemouth / Christchurch area. It seems the best I can find is Screwfix but it's damned expensive (£10kg = £17). Any recommendations gratefully received.
  8. Dan

    I Have Spare Tiles Any forum members have spare tiles they don't need any more?

    List them for others to find. Get some space in your garage back. And help somebody too.
  9. D

    Cracked porcelain floor tiles - can they be repaired?

    Have posted for replacement porcelain floor tiles that have been discontinued without success, so wondering if it's possible to invisibly repair them? Floor was laid when house was built in 2007 on concrete rafts(?) but cracks didn't appear until around 3 years ago, which is puzzling - there...
  10. J

    Cheap ceramic tiles. Do they differ in size???

    Hi, newbie posting for first time. If been tiling for 2 years now mainly on site with 300x600 ceramic wall tiles and 600x600 porcelain floor tiles from porcelanosa. Never have any problems. On the weekend I took on a private job where tiles were supplied. Cheap ceramic wall tiles from wickes...
  11. M

    They are only mitres?! eh?!?!

    Yeah I like that too and the price is really reasonable.... Great shout there John......
  12. D

    They are only mitres?! eh?!?!

    Boxing in, cutting trim straight is harder than mitring it....? Surely to ruffle a couple of feathers>!? BUT all is fair in love and war. tilers forum... more like loose woman... Anybody says anything bad I am starting a new criticism post and telling my mum.... haha bash away! Second...
  13. Kyle Knowles

    How Many People Listen To Podcasts While They Work ?

    What's everyone listening to ?
  14. O

    They're Only Stairs Aren't They?

    As I'm currently tiling a large staircase I thought that the rules and regulations regarding stairs may be of interest to some. These regulations are from a building control perspective only, and not from BS 5385. The information is taken from Building Regulations Part K Protection from falling...
  15. D

    Here They Are... All Three Boxsets. New! Tile Drills For Drilling Holes Into Very Hard Porcelain

    Here they are! We have refreshed all the BOXSET range and they are now presented in smart easy to find and use cases. Do you need to drill holes into very hard porcelain tiles? 365Drills are the tile drilling specialists
  16. C

    300 X 300 Floor Tiles For A Commercial Kitchen, Can't Remember What They Are Called

    Looking for some help with these horrible looking things for a repair job, I've not seen them in years and can't remember what they are called? And if anyone knows a supplier that would be much appreciated :)
  17. Sean Kelly

    Nice Customers But They Are Driving Me Mad.

    What the customer said: Sean: You do not have enough tiles to complete the job. Cust: Thank God for that. We thought we would have too many boxes left over. I'll pop out to Homebase later on today. Later on that day........ Cust: They only had 1 box. I'll try another branch later...
  18. P

    One For The Newbies - How Do They Get Around Taking On Work Above Their Skill Level?

    I do occasional tiling when I am asked by customers, I can do it to a reasonable standard but but never tackled anything complicated. I have read loads of posts on here where newbies are going out and quoting for fairly complicated jobs. I was just wondering how these people explain to the...
  19. J

    Closers, what are they, and should they be used?

    Reduceing the size of the tiles is also a way to avoid small cuts
  20. Dan

    Where Are They Now? - Old Forum Moderators Edition

    Thought it'd be cool to see how our old moderators are doing and where they are and what they're up to these days. @devonmark was mod for ages wasn't he? GazTech - Good 'ole walmsley - He's at a bathroom centre now I think isn't he? Concept PHT - Phil was it? One of the first moderators on the...

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