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    Brick slip sealer in kitchen

    Hi, I hope someone can help. I had brick slips put up in my kitchen and the tiler that installed them has covered them with a sealant called LTP mattstone. I was told it would be perfectly fine in the kitchen, even on the splashback but since he has applied it I have been so sick everytime I've...
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    Prepping a painted surface for tiling

    Hi, can anyone advise me on how to prep a painted brick or block wall for tiling? Do I just wash it, key it and apply a primer? Also what would be the best adhesive for this. Many thanks
    • SDavis
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    • painted preparation surface tiling tiling advice
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    • Forum: UK Tiling Forum
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    Concrete subfloor leveling issue

    Hi - I ripped up laminate flooring on a concrete subfloor. It was my first DIY project and instead of using mortar to even out any glue that was stuck on or sand off, I used a thin layer of self leveler. I mixed it correctly but for some reason still wasn’t level so I tried grinding it with an...
    • Cat213
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    • concrete issue leveling subfloor tiling advice
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: DIY Tiling Forum
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    UK Main Water Leak Repair and Tiling Advice over Asphalt.

    I had a small leak in the main water line before the stop tap in my 1950s house. The copper pipe had worn away over the past 70 years, causing a small crack in the copper. A plumber/builder fixed the leak by digging a one-foot by one-foot hole in the corner of the property where the main water...
    • Dawz84
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    • advice asphalt repair tiling tiling advice water
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Tiling Forum
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    General DIY Tiling advice

    Hello, i hope someone can give me some advice please. I’m planning on tiling our bathroom walls when we renovate it soon. The walls are all block and will be skimmed by the plasterer once we’ve knocked all the old tiles off. The tiles we’ll be using are 300x100mm ceramic, and will be around a...
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    Wood effect tiling advice

    Having a look at some of those wood effect porcelain tiles. Ideally engineered wood would have been handy but it’s not practical in a kitchen. Some places are over £100/sqm others are 30/sqm. So what really is the difference? For domestic use especially.
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    Floor tiling advice

    Good afternoon, I wanted to ask some advice of some professionals regarding some floor tiling I’ve had done. I’m not a tiler but to my eye it seems off. firstly my walls aren’t straight so it was going to be a challenging job though I’m not sure whether this is acceptable? The grouting is...
  8. N

    tiling advice needed

    Hi folks, im a bricklayer/plasterer trade and doing a job for a relative. its these tiles https://www.diy.com/departments/splitface-oyster-matt-natural-stone-wall-tile-pack-of-8-l-360mm-w-100mm/5060122391375_BQ.prd?fbclid=IwAR2nioqclQDHjKtIn0CFLEMGrtuRjKWOB5R7HoTEOzfUUnVLBBep6rj7Ua0 they are...
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    Tiling advice for beginners

    Hello guys I’m looking for some advice I will be attempting to redecorate my living room which will involve some tiling. This would be my first attempt at tiling. I’ve done significant research and would really like to attempt this project myself so would like to clarify if my approach is...
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    Hallway Tiling advice please

    Hi there I have received 2 quotes from different tilers and both have different ideas on how to best do the job. I wanted to ask for some opinions on what is the correct way to tile my hallway and if either of the below options are right. The hallway is currently original pine floorboards...
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    Scallop tiling advice

    Hi. I’m a novice & need advice about what to do when tiling an internal corner in a shower cubicle using scallop/fish scale shaped wall tiles. Tiles themselves are quite thick & need advice about best way to match one wall matchup with right angle wall in that internal corner. Thanks in advance...
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    Porcelain New member, need some tiling advice please!

    So it's my first ever time tiling and I'm using 25cmx25xm porcelain tiles. I'm tiling directly onto a concrete floor which is level but I'm not sure whether I need to prep the concrete first before applying the adhesive? Should I do this first and if so can anyone recommend a good primer for...
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    • advice member needed new build please porcelain tiling tiling advice time
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: DIY Tiling Forum
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    Wall prep for tiling advice

    Can any of you advice me on the best action to take to prepare the wall for tiling? Removing the old tiles pulled away a lot of the old render, leaving the bare powdery surface covering the brickwork. Thank you
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    PLASTER REPAIR BEFORE TILING ADVICE

    What would you suggest to repair this prior tiling.
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    Willing to provide tiling advice

    A little about myself . My name is Harry Harshaw and I have been in the construction industry for over 25 years. I am a hone inspector. Installed over a million square feet on multiple projects over my lifetime. Been with some of the best in the industry for the USA market. Since moving from...
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    Complete newbie looking for tiling advice - all opinions welcome!

    Afternoon everyone! I am an installer of large security systems (CCTV, Fire, Intruder and Access) and a pretty hands on guy, however, I have never attempted tiling before so ive never had the option of having to choose tiles in a new kitchen. The tiling itself i'm hoping I can get my head...
    • Garry Adams
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    • advice looking newbie opinions tiling tiling advice welcome
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
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    Tiling advice shower tray

    Hi guys, I had a hairline crack in my shower tray and decided to brave it by removing it myself. I’ve taken the doors off, and the bottom row of tiles. A lot of the plasterboard came off which is worrying, most of it’s still attached to the original tiles. Can I put them back in place somehow or...
    • Sat
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    • advice former shower shower tray tiling tiling advice tray wetroom
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Tanking and Wetrooms
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    Floor Tiling advice and are additives necessary?

    Hi, I am due to tile our Kitchen floor at the weekend, we went all out for the Black Star light tiles at 600mm, the area is around 10M2. This was a fair outlay to us price wise but I am confident I can do a good enough job so long as I have the right information. I have done the Kitchen walls...
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    Hello clueless female here seeks tiling advice lol

    Hey people. I have come across this page whilst looking for advice on my ongoing bathroom renovation. I have had a professional in, to do the whole lot. Now I know nothing about bathrooms so just on here to make sure its going to plan - after 2 leeks and 2 no shows I'm getting concerned. I've...
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    Looking for some tiling advice

    ooking for advice , I’ve had someone in tiling walls , but am really unsure about the finish....the cuts seem really ragged and edges and off at certain places , now I’ve not had tiling done before so unsure what grout covers and if what’s been done is acceptable , I’ve put a hold on the work...
    • smathers
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    • advice canada looking tiling tiling advice
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice

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