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    Ardex S 7 Tanking Tips? Installation advice for Ardex S7 tanking system

    OK guys i have a swimming pool to do in this system , and was wondering if anyone had used this one before and if you had any advise or tips for me :-D
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    • advice ardex ardex adhesive aus installation system tank tanking tips usa waterproofing wetroom
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    • Forum: Australia Tiling Forum
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    Limestone Tiles - Laying Tips (am I Mad?)

    I've just bought 85m2 of these Limestone Tiles The sub-base consists of a wet UFH system, covered by Keracem Eco screed. Commisioned and has been running since Nov 2014, so nice and dry. I've laid tiles before, but nothing remotely on this scale, nor any tiles so large. The pattern is...
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    Tips For Cutting Diagonaly

    After my wet tray thread, i thought id post this here instead of this post getting lost in other thread and not getting replied to. Im going to be using large tiles in my wet area, maybe bigger than the 300x300 tiles already on the floor. What i want to know, can you give me any tips before i...
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    Tiling Tips!

    After reading all the fantastic bits of advice dotted all over the forums, How about a thread where everyone can share any tips related to the tiling game, from new techniques and special homemade tools to things such as van layout. I love learning new ideas from you all and a thread full of...
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    Tips on cleaning grout

    In all the years ive been working not once have i done a job to clean grout lines on floor tiles but as they aul saying goes, theres a first for everything. TBH, i was offered them jobs before but with the amount of work i had on, i just never touched it and stuck to what i know best. Now that...
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    • aus cleaning grout tile grout tips usa
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Australia Tiling Forum
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    Start a new Company - what bank is good, other tips ?

    I together with a friend we registered now a small company for tiling. We have now to make decisions. Can someone recomend me a good bank ? And how I know our tax number ? I suppose CH tell the tax people about our company - where I can find out the tax number ? And what informations we...
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    Working with trav mosaic sheets , any tips

    I've heard of gluing the sheets to cement board and then installing , for a better finish and to avoid movement when on the wall . I have to tile a large area on bathroom / shower wall . Any tips would be appreciated - would a dryer mix prevent any slumping ? Dave
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    • aus job jobs mosaic mosaic tiling mosaics tiling jobs tiling work tips usa work
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Australia Tiling Forum
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    Rubi Hints and Tips for Bridge saws

    Below are some useful hints/tips for getting the best results from your RUBI Bridge Saw Always make sure the water level is right to the top of the water tray as this will make the machine stable. Make sure the machine is on level ground as this...
    • Gazzer
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    • aus bridge rubi rubi tile cutter rubi tools tile cutter tips usa
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
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    Silicon tips?

    I hate siliconing & can't get a decent finish, it's making my tiling look unprofesional , so wondering if theres any easy way to get a neet finish ? or at a push someone who could do it for me after each job? :thumbsup:
    • 2020Tiling
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    • aus silicon silicone tips usa
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
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    Epoxy Grout - any tips for easy application?

    Hi, As title says i'm just wondering if there is anyone who has any tips on how to apply epoxy grout. Are there any tips or methods i'm not aware off? or do I just have to get the scouring pads out and apply that horrible stuff a cm at at time? is there anything that can be added to make the...
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    TOP TILING TIPS: Tiling a Shower

    TOP TIPS: Tiling a Shower Top Tips for tiling a shower 1) Choose a substrate that will not degrade in the presence of water. Ideal substratesare render (sand:cement) or tile backer boards, specifically marketed for use inareas of high humidity. 2) Ensure all substrates are sound, cured...
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    • aus shower tiling tips top usa
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
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    XPS board and flexy ady. Any tips for laying.

    Just about to lay down some XPS insulation boards for the UFH system and would like know the best way of getting the most contact between the board and the ady. ie do I do it the same way as with floortiles, place them into the ady and then give them little wriggle or is their a better method...
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    • aus board laying tips usa
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
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    anyone got any tips or tricks

    for cutting around a door frame when laying on diagonal,im talking about doors that cant be cut to pose the tile under like metal doors etc;just want to know is their a trick ive missed cheers
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    How to tile into a window (sill, reveal & top) - no trim - porcelain.

    Hello. I am new on the forum and a passably competent DIYer. I am probably about to ask a really stupid question but.... Here goes. I am planning on tiling my bathroom with porcelain tiles - I have some experience of tiling and understand the requirement to square up the room, window etc. But...
    • george 1
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    • aus how how to tile porcelain porcelain tile tile tips top trim usa window
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
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    Tiling Tips: Why use tiles?

    In the UK ceramic and natural stone tiles used to be confined to the bathroom and kitchen but not anymore. Now British homeowners are becoming more like their European neighbours and are using tiles throughout the home. More... Tiling Tips by TTA.
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    Tiling Tips: Why use tiles?

    In the UK ceramic and natural stone tiles used to be confined to the bathroom and kitchen but not anymore. Now British homeowners are becoming more like their European neighbours and are using tiles throughout the home. More... Tiling Tips by TTA.
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    Tips are normal after completion not at quote stage.

    Well this was a first , went to measure job this afternoon , convo floor in 60x60 porcs and kitch/hall/wc in opus slate ... stood chatting to guy in his garage when looking at the tiles.. canny bloke , he suddenly went to back of the garage and opened chest freezer and came back with 2 bloody...
    • DHTiling
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    • aus not quote tips usa
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
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    Plumbing tips

    Plumbing tips... :thumbsup: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVdzP53X9vw
    • DHTiling
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    • aus plumbing tips usa
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
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    Tile cement burns on finger tips

    Just layed a bathroom floor today and by the end of it most of my fingers and both thumbs have opened up with cracks and holes. Been working everyday for 40 days now so my hands have had no time to recover. Worse thing is I've got a shed load of grouting to do tomorrow and grout's worse than...
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    Hints and tips

    Gonna start a new thread for those of us who want to share those little trade secrets, it's in the arms so the DIY can't see it. It's those little tricks that make life as a tiler a bit easier. Sent via Tapatalk for iPhone 5

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