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  1. B

    Is this job acceptable?

    Hi please let me know your thoughts on this job. Am I also correct in saying that the wall hasn’t been tanked? Thanks
  2. B

    Is this bad tiling?

    Hi everyone Hoping to get some expert advice on our tiling job. please give me your opinion. Photos attached. Thanks
  3. F

    Will the world end if I do this?

    In order to deal upfront with the probable criticisms: 1. I am over 72 2. I am female 3. I weigh less than 110 lbs 4. I am under 5 ft. short. 5. I have only 1 arm with a hand on it 6. Therefore, I can only pick up one piece of 1/4" cement backer board. I cannot pick up 1/2" as it is too heavy...
  4. H

    How to fix this disaster

    Hello, I was looking for help on getting my floor ready for porcelain tiles and was directed here. Old tiles were taken out of an old floor leaving dry dirt patches where the concrete was removed with tile, lots of broken concrete bits and, in the kitchen, exposed pipe (which seems to be...
  5. S

    Why does this dijon limestone look so strange?!

    Does this dijon limestone look strange? I've just had a pallet of dijon delivered. I had previously received a sample. It looks nothing like my current dijon floor or the sample. It looks to me like a completely different stone. I can't put this down so I'm going to have to return it which is...
  6. C

    HELP! latex this crap floor or grind it down?

    Hi all, I've got a porch/bathroom to tile. My contractor says to tile straight onto the concrete foundation but its a bloody mess. What prep should I do here? Latex over it all with self leveler ( Ardex na ) or should I use hardiebacker or somthing.
  7. amsy21

    Can you tell me if this tiling looks okay?

    The tiler has finished the grouting and didn't say that there were any problems with the tiles. I can feel that some tiles are not smooth on the wall and you cannot see grout around every tile. When I asked him he said some of the tiles are bowed. But he didn't tell me that and there are...
  8. G

    Looking for this British Tiling Company tile

    Does anyone know the name or code for these tiles? They're British Ceramic Tiles, beige/cream marble effect with gloss finish, approx 24 x42cm and I bought them about 8-10 years ago. I'm after some more after I broke a few fitting a new shower enclosure and tray. They will be discontinued now I...
  9. C

    Help! Is this acceptable or am I just being too fussy.

    I’ve recently had my bathroom tiled. I think a few errors have been made and would like to know if I'm being fussy. Shower: 1. Gap of about an inch left above top row of tiles 2. Thin strip of tiles along the bottom and even these are different sizes with different grout spacing (see pics)...
  10. W

    Is this a good job?

    Hi all I’m a homeowner and have just had my bathroom floor tiled and am requesting your opinion please as to whether you think that this is a good job? Some of the tiles appear uneven and the grout joints differ so I’m guessing spacers weren’t used. In fact in some joints it looks like you won’t...
  11. B

    Help! Is this tiling acceptable?

    Hi all, Looking for some advice as I’m really concerned about the quality of work in our bathroom :(. We were starting to worry as there are some uneven cuts and large gaps between the tiles/messy grout but were assured it would be tidied up. He has started to mastic the edges and I have raised...
  12. M

    Any ideas how to tidy this up

    Hi I anybody have any ideas how to smarten this up and make it look good. Any advice would be great.
  13. A

    Is this fine or a bad job?

    Our builder has just finished grouting our bathroom renovation and we’ve started to notice some issues. Is this us being picky or is it actually a bad job? We’ve noticed a lot of uneven tiles, some bad grout work and chips in the cuts of tiles. If it is a bad job is there anyway of fixing it...
  14. N

    Help - I have had my bathroom tiled and the grout colour is inconsistent how do I fix this problem?

    What's your tiling question? Pictures can be added.
  15. M

    I'm Looking For This Tile Rex India ‘Sakura’ RXT3035. I am looking for about 1.5 sq.m. of this discontinued floor tile.

    Hi. I’m looking for about 1.5 sq. m. of these floor tiles. Any of the 5-tile pattern sizes would be great, although at least one of the large square tile (18” x 18”, 45cm x 45cm) would be wonderful. Happy to pay postage & packing, of course, or pick up in person in a COVID-secure way if seller...
  16. R

    What floor is this?

    Hiya, so I've been asked to tile a wet room full floor and walls. I've been sent this photo of the floor, what material is this and is it going to be difficult to remove? It's my first bathroom/wetroom to tile as I'm new to the game. TIA :-)
  17. D

    Which backerboard for this?

    Hi I orignially posted this Eeeek Advice appreciated please - https://www.tilersforums.com/threads/eeeek-advice-appreciated-please.99558/ Many thanks for the repies and the advice to mechanically fix backer board instead of plastering first was fab. I've let the wall air and any damp bits...
  18. W

    Can I make this neater?

    Hi, We got our newbuild hallway and kitchen tiled last year, overall we are happy with the job as it was done by a professional tiler who is a friend of my boss at a discount. For the most part it looks great, it is just the edges where skirting/door frame meets grout. My only gripe is this...
  19. S

    Long shot - do you know this tile?

    Long shot I know but would anyone have any idea on what this tile is? Broke some taking out a shower tray and now in need of a handful. Likely Homebase and size is approx 25 x 33. Could be related to ‘Atlas Beige’ which is in the main bathroom, has the same sizing and looks similar but lighter...
  20. J

    Compex Kitchen Tiling Repair Job. Uneven Floor. How would you tackle this?

    This kitchen is not level as can be seen in the attached picture. From floorboard to kitchen leg (white leg bit) towards the back, it is 28mm in height. From floorboard to kitchen leg (white leg bit) towards the oven on the left hand side, it is 21mm. From floorboard hallway door, it is 17mm in...
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