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    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
  4. A

    cutting natural stone

    what would be a good cutter to cover most natural stone, or is it best to have a selection
  5. 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
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    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"
  7. 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
    • Replies: 4
    • 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
  11. J

    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
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum
  12. J

    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
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum
  13. M

    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
    • Replies: 4
    • 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
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    • Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum
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    How many Sq Metres a day can you lay natural stone?

    Hi there, new to the forum, and the trade. I'm currently working on a development of five new houses in Essex (bathrooms, kitchens, floors/hallways) in limestone (600 x 400 floors, 400 x 400 wall) before doing an ICA course starting mid-April and I'm getting excellent quality results, but I am...
    • mikey3000
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    • can day how natural natural stone stone tile setting usa
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum
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    How to seal natural stone tiles

    Hi, Can you please give me step by step advice on cleaning and sealing natural stone mosaics? Do I use a damp cloth to clean the dust off and then wait to dry? How long should I allow to dry before sealing? Do I seal them once in one direction and then seal again in opposite direction? Do I...
    • mclewley
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    • how how to tile natural natural stone seal stone tile tile setting tiles tiling guide usa
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum
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    Advice on fixing natural stone mosaics

    I am doing a feature wall in natural stone mosaics and have been given contradictory advice. One experienced tiler advised to start at the top and work down when fixing with rapid dry adhesive. Then another experienced tiler said I should start at the bottom and work up. Can someone please...
    • mclewley
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    • advice fixing mosaic mosaic tiling mosaics natural natural stone stone tile setting usa
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum
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    natural stone

    hi all, how easy/hard is it to lay natural stone ? i've never found anyone who wants this type laying yet! thanks in advance
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    Sealing tumbled natural stone

    Got a floor to tile in tumbled natural stone & i've been told a number of methods when it comes down to sealing the tiles. The tiles are tumbled travetine & marble. Most sites tell you different info when sealing. Do you adhere tiles then seal or do you seal b4 ?? What do you suggest?
    • mikedavey
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    • coverage liquid natural natural stone paint seal sealing stone tile setting usa
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum
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    Natural Stone Mosaic

    Hi, hope someone can advise. I propose to use a natural stone mosaic border. (Laura Ashley Winston Mosaic, only 1.5" high) within a shower cubicle, the rest of the tiles are standard ceramic tiles. Do I need to seal the stone mosaic with any thing or am I best not using them in the shower...
    • peter
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    • mosaic mosaic tiling mosaics natural natural stone stone tile setting usa
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum

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