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  1. B

    Moisture content of floor prior to tiling.

    Hi, I would like to know an acceptable moisture level of a floor prior to tiling. I have a newly laid floor (2 to 2.5 months) which is showing a relative moisture level of between 12 to 16%. The floor appears dry with no signs of discolouration (darker patches). Have been checking the floor for...
  2. S

    which trowel to use for tiling

    I have a laminate flooring that is 12 mm to a down stairs toilet having to put new tiles down the tiles are 6mm. . so i need to tile up to the laminate flooring ,what size trowel would you recommend ,plus the flooring is ashfelt and what adhesive should be used .
  3. R

    Training for tiling students

    Does anyone know of any material that can be used as a training cement for tiles. I'm looking for something that has the same consistency as tiling cement but does not set and could be reused. I have been told that there is a builders caulk that you can get in a tub that can be used. I just need...
  5. T

    Tiling on emulsion or not

    Can I tile on emulsion walls? If not what do I need to do please prior to starting? Have started to chip away emulsion as beat I can but wondered what else I could do please
  6. Jademosley

    Poor tiling gap at top of tiles

    Hi I am trying to correct some work performed by my tiler. I have sent photos to him of the things I’m not happy with but he can’t see the issue. The trims are cut awfully? Can we cover these in any way? There is a gap about an inch above the shower wall tiles where he said he couldn’t get a...
  7. H

    tiling advise for BS538 and large tiles

    Hi all, I am looking for some advise on the following: the adhesive % covering required for 1200 by 600 ceramic tiles in a bathroom on wall and floor. Walls are different sub materials, plaster, jackobaord and ditra matting on the floor. are chips left in tiles classed as reasonable...
  9. T

    Hexagonal tiling issues

    I had some hexagonal tiles fitted and assumed that the pattern would run around the walls and in the first photo. I realise that the walls aren't plumb and that may have been difficult with fully tiled floor and walls. However, now the grout has gone on it looks like this!! Is this...
  10. J

    Is This A Bad Bathroom Tiling Job: Suspect Prep + Toilet Now Slopes

    Recently had a building company replace a leaking wet room floor, located on the 1st floor of a 1930's built terrace house. The tiles are large format porcelain tiles sitting on a Ditra Matt supported by 18" plywood. The rusty trowel that he left before the bank holiday w/e gave me some...
  11. W

    Advice on Starting up a tiling business

    Hi Just after any advice on starting up as a tiler , same old stuck in a dead end boring job need a change of career. The only thing is i'm 47 years old is that to old !!! I have done a few jobs in the past and enjoyed it and recently did the uk pro tiling home course. Its taking the step to go...
  13. A

    GAP BETWEEN TILING & WINDOW FRAME - BEST WAY TO COVER THIS?

    WHOLE BATHROOM REFIT - ALL WALL FULL HEIGHT TILING AND TILED WINDOW LEDGES. ONE SMALL WINDOW & ONE LARGE WINDOW DIRECTLY OPPOSITE BATHROOM DOOR. PREVIOUS SILL HEIGHT & TILES WERE RIGHT UP TO WOODEN WINDOW FRAME (SEE LAST PHOTO WITH CLOCK)). NEW TILES PLACED SO THAT WINDOW LEDGE HEIGHT WAS NOT...
  14. J

    Tiling over a sandstone hearth

    Hi All, Does anyone have a recommendation on how to tile over an old sandstone hearth? I know sandstone is porous and not sure if I have to put cement board down first and if I can attach the board to the sandstone with thinset. Thanks for the help!
  15. O

    Tiling transition advice.

    I have a room 3m X 8m , which has a change of direction at about halfway down the room 8m side. I want to keep the lines parallel to the walls , how do tile the transition with out using little pieces of tiles , should it have the joint where it changes direction, then cut from smaller to...
  17. L

    Recommendations for Tiling under HE Washer

    Hi All, Could really use some sound advice. I will be tiling my basement laundry room with 12" square ceramic tiles (that I got from my Father-inlaw) ontop of cement foundation. The floor is plain cement over 30 years old that has a dip to the drain (opposite end of the room from where the...
  18. Tiler Bristol

    Tiling in Bristol 20m

    Are you a tiler? I'm looking for an extra pair of hands to assist with various tiling jobs in Bristol. Some trade experience desired but length of experience not important as you'll be trained on the job. You must have the right attitude, be enthusiastic, and hard working.
  19. R

    Patching/render brick before tiling

    Hi everyone, hopefully someone can help me. I have a brick wall that’s had render put on it and then tiled. I am the tiling the area and scraped off most of the tile adhesive today but the company got their property maintenance guy to start taking it off and realized it was too hard.. BUT he has...
  21. S

    Tiling Courses Northern Ireland

    So there any good tiling training courses available in Northern Ireland. I would like to lear how to tile properly? Thanks in advance
  22. C

    Tiling hallway guidance please.

    Hi All So around 10 years ago (i had no idea it was that long ago until i looked up the order for the supplies) i tiled my kitchen floor. It went something like this: Removed existing tiles. They were vinyl type tiles stuck on with a black bitumen (from what i could tell) adhesive. Mapei eco...
  23. alex13

    tiling kitchen over two different substrates in different condition

    I'm embarking on tiling a kitchen, wall-to-wall (under washing machine etc). most of the floor is concrete/screed, but there's a 2" overlap onto both 18mm ply, and also an old hearth which is not connected to concrete slab. kitchen install is in 10 days time.. there was a failed attempt to...
  25. D

    Tiling on concrete beams

    Hi there, I need some advice on replacing some decking with tiles. Current decking is on timber struts attached to concrete beams. I would like to remove the decking and then tile onto the beams. Do the cavities need to be filled or more beams inserted to reduce the space between the beams? I’d...
  26. T

    Shower Tiling and Niche Fabrication Question

    I am building a niche in a 26x15 opening on a 60x32 shower I will be tiling. I am using GoBoard as backer. Does anyone have a link on fabricating a niche out of GoBoard or Schluter board? Also, question on tile costs: Since I visited various tile shops including the Tile Shop, Virginia Tile...
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