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  1. D

    Remember your first full time wage packet

    Summer of 1976 £16 pounds for Woods and sons of Bedford, where i started as an apprentice plasterer, i had to give my mum £10 for my keep so i had a whole £6 pounds left to myself , Beer/petol was very cheap then, nearly four pints for a £, and petrol to run my fizzy DX50cc, LOL them were the...
  2. A

    Cleaning tools of adhesive each time is slow - must be a better way?

    I'm using an adhesive (Weber.set RapidSPF) that goes off fairly quickly, good for some things but a pain for large areas to tile. Because those large areas always have a few fiddly bits that take time. So I only get a few tiles done before it starts to go off and I need to then stop and clean...
  3. M

    First time laying Hardie on Saturday

    Hi Guy's, Saturday will be my first time laying Hardie boards. Hardie 250 boards are going down onto an 18mm ply, level and deflection free floor (level to within 1/8" across any span). I gather the recommended method is SPF with 6mm notched trowel. This part is going to sound like a silly...
  4. A

    Kerapoxy - first time help

    Hi guys, well i have finally purchased the kerapoxy design grout with silver glitter :) our kitchen fitter is also doing the tiles (floor tiles and splashback). He has never used epoxy based grout before - should i be worried? any tips to help the job, any special precautions we should take...
  5. D

    Ceramic Tiler needed Full time employment

    DM Tiling Brackley Ltd is looking for a full time ceramic tiler. Good rates of pay.We are a small family run business and do a good variety of work from site work to one off builds to small kitchen splash-backs through to wet-rooms etc. Immediate start Van and tools supplied. Looking for...
  6. L

    First time......

    Hello from Livingston, looking forward to some interesting and informative conversations. :thumbsup: PD
  7. G

    New phone time

    Upgrade due next month, now do I stay with Android and Samsung or something else ? 200 minutes is plenty for me Txts I would like a fair amount and would prefer 1gb Data. Any good deals about at the moment and what about providers, at the moment I am with Orange . Cant complain about them or...
  8. CJ

    Long time on Lav?

    Top Six of the MOST AMAZING toilets aka Thrones | iLyke
  9. G

    Experienced Terrazzo Tiler (Full Time)

    I am looking for an experienced Terrazzo Tiler to fill a vacant position in the South West of England/South Wales. If you are interested in applying more details can be found on the Job Centre website by searching Terrazzo. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our experienced team of Terrazzo...
  10. P

    Standing the test of time

    I went to visit an old project earlier this week, which we completed a few years ago. In fact I didnt want to go and look at it, it was a nightmare due to the programme and a difficult site manager. However someone else saw it and tracked us down so if you do a good job, you do get work of the...
  11. Dan

    Last time you installed underfloor heating?

    This forum area seems to be a bit quiet so I'm wondering if it has been a while since you guys installed electric underfloor heating? What's the score? When was the last time you've installed some?
  12. O

    Improper prep with pics this time

    Several days ago I was reading a thread on here asking what to do next. The prep had been done, and I use the word prep very loosely!, based on advice from a plasterer, NOT a tiler. Consequently several major mistakes had been made, that will or could, have dire consequences possibly in the...
  13. G

    Time for the Xmas decorations

    Just about to start sorting the xmas lights out...heres mine :lol:
  14. J

    Time for tanking to dry.

    Hi All I`m having a shower room refitted and have decided to have the shower area tanked. The guy who removed all the old bathroom is telling me he cant tank the wall for a few weeks due to other work and it`ll take 2 months to dry before tiliing can commence. The room is unheated but it...
  15. L

    Drying time

    Hi guys, got a floor being prepped by the customers own builder. 100mm kingspan electric UFH element SLC 60-70mm sand and cement screed. The screed is being laid tomorrow, whats the procedure to follow. I was hoping to ring Tilemaster tomorrow and ask about their ultimate adhesive as I...
  16. Dan

    Do the job right the first time around! (Or get a Professional Tiler)

    I thought I'd start to make a thread I add links to. The links are to other threads we've had posted to the forum where either a DIYer has done it wrong, or a person has got a "professional tiler" in and either not checked their credentials, gone for the cheapest quote, not had them recommended...
  17. M

    Kerapoxy Grout Setting Time

    Hi guys I am just about to go and grout an 18m2 floor polished porcelain with kerapoxy with added glitter. I was wondering how long I should leave grout to set before washing. I am a bit worried in case I leave it to long and it is a bugger to shift. I have emulsifying pads and...
  18. K

    Big day - slc time! Timing advice needed...

    Ok, everything going to plan so far after a mammoth day yesterday laying the marmox boards and ufh mats. They've been glue gunned into position as well as using the peelable stickers. now can I just say that I think every tiler in the country should receive free massages on the NHS?? Freakin...
  19. C

    last time I get let down by a plumber...

    This time I've been embarrassed whilst I'm away in manchester by leaving my plumber to simply call in and fit a toilet and sink and re attach a radiator. Im in the christie with me mam having chemo. I dont need this shy yt so come september ill hopefully be on a plumbing course.
  20. E

    Help for first time floor tiling please

    Hi, this is my first post on this site so please forgive any silly thoughts. I am gutting my kitchen and have purchased 15 sq m of porcelain semi glazed tiles 600x600 mm. I have read loads and discover that I need to put down a new subfloor and rip up the current old chipboard. My intention...

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