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    Natural Stone....how to finish tile edge.

    Re: Natural Stone tiling information Working With Stone As stone has become more popular and specialist stone fixers are few and far between tilers take on a proportion of their work. Most stone work such as sealing and maintenance can be researched but on the odd occasion tilers come up...
    • wetdec
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    • edge how to tile natural stone tile tile setting tiling guide usa
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    • Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum
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    Natural stone tiling, finishing touches

    I enjoy tiling in natural stone & love seeing the finished product & the look on the customers face when they see it finished for the first time. As I want to make sure it stays looking good for as long as possible afterwards ( this reflects on me ) I always provide the customer a free bottle of...
    • Leatherface
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    • finishing natural natural stone stone tile setting tiling usa
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    • Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum
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    Natural Stone tiling information

    Hi, we are tiling a new bathroom, we are experienced with standard ceramic tiles but would like to use travertine. We have read about prep and sealing etc but we are not able to find good info on managing edges eg round windows, external wall corners - the tile thickness is obviously much...
    • lindarogers
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    • natural natural stone stone tile setting tiling usa
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    • Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum
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    Some interesting information about the most popular types of natural stone

    See link.... About Stone - Limestone tiles,Travertine tiles, Travertine flooring, Mosaics, Natural stone, Slate floors
    • Leatherface
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    • most natural natural stone stone tile setting usa
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    • Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum
  5. W

    advice needed fitting a row of natural stone

    Just wondered if anyone on the forum could offer me some useful advise regarding a job I have lined up for next week. The customer wants white ceramic tiles for the walls of the bathroom, however one row all around the walls has the same white tile with a square cutout in the centre. He...
    • wilton
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    • advice fitting natural natural stone needed stone tile setting usa
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    200m2 Natural Stone

    I have been blessed to meet a very nice guy along my journey to become a tiler. He has given me one job previously and was impressed with my work. So today I received a phone call from him asking me to help him with it. Situation is that the customer is supplying all the tiles and materials...
  7. H

    Adhesive for natural stone tiles?

    I spent ages in B+Q the other night trying to find tile adhesive suitable for stone tiles (kitchen wall). Several makes stated they were not suitable (ceramic only?) - the type I bought did not say anything - it was 'Buildfix Ultimate grab' by Mapei Does anyone know if this will be suitable?
    • hammer
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    • adhesive natural natural stone stone tile tile adhesive tile setting tiles usa
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    • Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum
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    Geographical Difference in Natural Stone

    Been wondering if there is a big difference in quality/looks in natural stone depending on where it origanates from or where it is made into tiles. for example if a travertene tile originally came from UK would it be better/worse than italy. Does the UK produce good natural stone tiles. :8:
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    What is the leading organization for promotion of tile setting standards in the UK?

    This is the organization that most of us here in the US look to for technical data and quality tile-setting information and standards. I was curious to know what is the similar organization in the UK. I have attended numerous training sessions here at their facilties in South Carolina. TCNA...
    • Rob Z
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    • setting standards tile tile setting usa what
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    • Forum: Tiling Standards
  10. A

    cutting natural stone

    what would be a good cutter to cover most natural stone, or is it best to have a selection
  11. C

    natural stone border help

    bit of advice regarding the above. i know it needs sealing . but what is the correct way to do it. seal before setting, after setting but before grouting etc?????? any help appreciated. also best product to use:stupid: thanks ian
  12. W

    Natural Stone

    Found this on natural stone and it's suitability Stone History and Uses Might be of interest If you go to the top of the page it will give options, Check out "Suitability"
  13. J

    Natural stone

    Just a quick 1, can any 1 tell me the price per m2 to lay natural stone as im quoting a floor job next week, thanks:huh2:
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    laying jerusilum natural stone

    i had to give someone a quote for laying jarusilum natural stone yesturday for a contract yesturday in london that includes sealing laying and grouting how much is the going rate for laying the stuff. the tiles were around 25 inch sq bareing in mind it was in london there was around 2500 sqm to...
    • flawlesstiling
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    • laying natural natural stone stone tile setting usa
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    • Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum
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    Sealing natural stone

    Quick question, I'm doing a bathroom with a natural stone border and I've bought some Lithofin Stop-Stain today to seal it. Do I need to seal it before or after grouting the wall?
    • Mad Hatter
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    • coverage liquid natural natural stone paint seal sealing stone tile setting usa
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    • Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum
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    Cutting natural stone

    This might seem a stupid question but i'm doing my 1st natural stone job and i'm having trouble cutting the tiles. Could anybody please give me any tips. Cheers
    • gordonu2
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    • cutting natural natural stone stone tile setting usa
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    • Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum
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    Natural stone mosaic sealing and enhancing

    Can any kind tiler answer my queries? I have just bought some natural stone (quartz) mosaic tiles 30cm x 30cm (2 inch square tile pieces) to go in my soon to be installed new kitchen. Presumably these need to be sealed. I notice that they are not as bright in colour as on the display when I...
    • janeluvi
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    • coverage liquid mosaic mosaic tiling mosaics natural natural stone paint seal sealing stone tile setting usa
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    • Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum
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    Laying Natural Stone onto existing tiles in St. Tropez

    Hi I need to know what to do regarding laying natural stone tiles onto existing tiles on a floor from start to finish as this is a first for me. The job is abroad and i have been recommended by my plumber and it is one of his friends and i really need to do a top job as it is a really swanky...
    • jrh13
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    • laying natural natural stone stone tile tile setting tiles usa
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    • Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum
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    cutting natural stone

    I have to cut mosaic natural stone tiles to fit in gaps which start at 2mm up to 10mm. What is the smallest sliver I can cut and how do I do it? Any help appreciated. Thank You Boz
    • mclewley
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    • cutting natural natural stone stone tile setting usa
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    • Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum
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    Grouting Natural Stone Tiles

    just finished tiling bathroom with 100x100 natural stone tiles from b+q (customer insisted!). used max 4 mm spaces in places to get level effect but just need a bit of advise as to how to tackle grouting. All tiles have been sealed this afternoon so grouting can commence in morning. Just not...
    • ace ventura
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    • grout grouting natural natural stone stone tile tile grout tile setting tiles usa
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum
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