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  1. James C

    ADVICE PLEASE! - First time tiling - Installing split face tiles in my bedroom

    Hi all, I'm struggling to get a tiler in my area since lockdown so I have taken the bold decision to go alone as I need to get the project finished in the next month! I think I am prepared to start but I have some areas I'm not so clear on... I will be starting by mechanically fixing 4mm...
    • James C
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    • advice canada first marmox backerboard natural stone please skirting split face tile tiles tiling time
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  2. Dan

    Pro Tiler Tools is still open as usual for the time being

    Pro Tiler Tools is still open as usual for the time being. Our team is made of up tiling experts who are at the end of the phone to answer any of your questions. Give us a call on 01604 859800 and we'll be happy to help. CATEGORIES CHOOSE FROM OUR HUGE SELECTION REFURBISHED MACHINES & CLEARANCE...
    • Dan
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    • being tiler time tools
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Tiling Tools
  3. A

    General Tiling Question

    Hello, 1st time tiling job coming up. Old bathroom suite is ripped out and now ready to tile. Watched loads of how to videos and ready to give it a go. I have a question with regards to the bath. The bathtub is just your standard tub with front cover. The question is can I lay floor tiles to...
  4. C

    1st Time Floor Tiling (or any tiling!)

    Evening everyone, first post from a virgin tiler. I am due to start tiling the bathroom floor very soon, and I am nervous and want to make sure I've done everything right before I start, so any reasurrance would be gladly received. The floor is more or less level and I have put 12mm Aquapanel...
  5. S

    Tile backer board first time

    Hi all, I'm tiling my bathroom that has plywood boards on the floor. Apparently you are supposed to put backer board first, I got HARDIEBACKER 6mm. It's my first time tiling with them (and 3rd in total) so I don't know how tight they have to be around walls, pipes, toilet etc? Can you fill gaps...
    • Sulokim
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    • backer board board first hardie tile tile backer tile backerboard time
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: DIY Tiling Forum
  6. D

    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
  7. J

    Bullnose first? First time tile job, uneven wall...

    Hello! First time tiling a bath. My issue is that the shower wall is about .5" (1.5cm) narrower at the top than at the tub edge over a span of about 7 feet (208cm). Should I begin tiling with the 2x6 inch bullnose edge and then trim the tiles on the inside corner edge? I'm just having a tough...
  8. J

    First time using jackoboard

    Hello, could anyone point me in the right direction as to how to seal around a stone resin shower tray. I've previously installed a shower former, in which I used ardex wpc to tank the area and seal the former to the tanked wall, can this method be used when sealing a tray though? I've got...
  9. B

    1 time use tile cutter

    Hi guy's go easy in a newbie here 1st post I live in a council house and have decided to lay tiles 9mm ceramic in the kitchen as I will be wasting my time and money on a council property I still would like it to be tidy. This is a one time job only so I have to buy a cutter at least 600mm long...
  10. J

    Adhesive curing time

    We've just had our kitchen/living room tiled and grouted the job was completed today, 45 sqm Adhesive that was used Was BAL Rapid Flex One From what I've read here I should wait 2 weeks before turning on the electric underfloor heating on and then gradually increase the temp 5 degrees per day...
  11. Dan

    TTA Awards 2020 - Voting Time - Wall and Floor Tiler of the Year

    TTA Awards Voting Time. Who's our tiler we're voting for this year? Andy Carroll is in there. Haven't flicked through them all to see who else is in it this year. Please click the links below to cast your vote in each of our 2020 Awards categories. Voting closes 5th February – every vote...
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    • awards canada floor floor tiler tiler time tta voting wall
    • Replies: 34
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  12. R

    First time - Bathroom Tiling onto Plaster

    Newbie to tiling Had a leaking shower in out flat we brough 10 months ago. Drainage trap was not sealed correctly. Anyway we have now decided to pull it all out and fully replace with new shower tray / enclosure and tiles. Tiles covered two walls, shower is in the corner of those two walls...
  13. G

    Grouting time

    Hello. I am seeking for advices pls. I have few questions as well ifanyone can shed a light on me pls . How long does it normally it takes before grouting pls and if floor is uneven is there a tool to be used to help even the layong of the tiles pls any help is much appreciated thank u
  14. Dave

    Time off over Christmas

    When are you breaking up for Christmas, how long are you taking. Maybe your off on hols to a warmer climate. Im finishing around the 18th and going back on the 6th. A nice break 😁
  15. S

    Wet Room Question time

    Good evening to all. I’m here this evening looking for some advice if you would be so kind. I’m currently taking on my latest project, that being my new ensuite. The wife and I have found it difficult to decide between a traditional shower tray and screen or a more modern wet room. We are...
  16. D

    Vertical herringbone first time

    Got one of these to do to about 1.2 high and can't make my mind up wether to work in horizontal or vertical courses . Opinions please
    • Dumbo
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    • canada first herringbone time
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  17. Cranbrook

    time to renew insurance

    evening all... That time of year for me to renew my insurance, but this year as i've worked on a few bigger projects (not just tiling), im finding that some peeple are asking for broader insurance such as contractors all risk... what sort of level of cover has everyone got on here?
  18. T

    To much time spent on grouting

    Morning All, I've recently finished an average size bathroom with white metro tiles and light grey grout, I'm happy how the job went but I am not happy that it took me 1 and a half days to grout, this seems far to long, was I cleaning up to much? How can i speed this up. Thanks
  19. A

    First time tiler

    Hi im trying to tile for the first time with large porcelain tiles. Ive tiles before but not a whole bathroom. The tiles are porcelain 600-300. I wanted to ask one of the walls is 1000 wide. Would you centre the tile or is it better to us 2 Tiles across.
    • Anjum
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    • canada find a tiler first tiler tilers directory time
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  20. stone tiler

    Fantastic opportunity!!!

    Professional and happy tiler wanted to join our busy team. We specialise in supply and fit for domestic projects from our tile showroom in Reigate, Surrey, and work within the surrounding areas. You need to be keen, have experience with natural stone/mosaics/wetroom installs and enjoy what...

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