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  1. M

    Micro-cracks to SLC poured on top of Wunda UFH boards

    Hi all, Was looking for some advice in regards to micro-cracks appearing on the SLC on top of the Wunda rapid response system that was put down. The boards were primed twice with Mapei Eco Grip Plus before Mapei renovation screed 3240 was poured on top. The cracks appeared after 2-3 days of...
  2. avesovum

    Tiles on top of bricks

    Anyone know what the technical name is for these tiles on top of the bricks? I need to order some but dont know what there called.
  3. 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...
  5. Barry Thomas

    For Sale Rubi DC 250/850 top plate

    My Rubi 250/850 top plate at the near end rusted to bits so I had a couple of new ones profile cut in 3mm stainless steel. Undo 3 Allen screws to take it off, take off 4 nuts underneath the ruler guides, put ruler guides on SS replacement, and 3 Allen screws to refix. Job done. The stainless...
  6. Dan

    Working on the forum again; 'ads showing over the top of posts' issue is priority!

    Working on the forum again; ads showing over posts issue is priority! Those with the issue (it wasn't everybody) now, could you please let me know which thread it happens on, and what device you're using along with which browser. I'll use this thread as I work through issues, so keep coming...
  7. C

    Self levelling compound on top of 100mm insulation

    Will this work? (top to bottom) tiling (one room), 12mm laminate (other room) 19mm T&G chipboard self levelling compound 100mm Kingspan insulation (joints and edges sealed so self levelling does not run below insulation. concrete slab (not level)...
  9. R

    Tiling on top of shower tray with tanking

    I’ve tanked a the bathroom walls with Mapei showerproofing kit and I’ve installed a shower tray. The walls are all tiled now and I am going to do the last row in on top of the shower tray. My question is because Mapei recommend putting the tape along the shower tray and wall and tanking over...
  10. M

    Struggling to seal/fill the gap at top of mosaics

    Hi all, I live in Cyprus. Bought a new build top floor flat a couple of years ago with a roof garden. Have had a whole host of things that needed sorted out including having to re-grout the exposed roof garden/top floor balcony due to the grout crumbling for some reason and water getting under...
  11. L

    Micro joint infill on top of grout ?

    Hi tiler has used micro joint infill in few places to reduce stress (decoupling matting also used) - before putting in the gap between tiles put grout in to stop the infill resin running away - doesn’t that defeat purpose of the in fill ? As it happens used way too much resin and had overspill...
  13. R

    tile backer on top of dot and dabbed plasterboard ?

    Hi all. I'm looking for advice regarding the tile becker fitted on the plasterboard. It's about load capacity. How to increase the one on the plasterboard? Is it feasible without removing the plasterboard?? At the beginning of the job the customer wanted to go for 100x300 tiles so we've...
  14. djcult

    For Sale Impey AQUA-DEC LINEAR 3 & 4 - 800mm x 13mm THICK TILED INSERT TOP

    Hi there I have an 800mm tiling insert for sale that fits the Impey Aqua-Dec Linear 3/4 models. Their product code is LNR80/T13. It's new / unused. Any reasonable offer considered. Collection from London E3 or I can post to the UK via Royal Mail. Thanks David
  15. A

    How to use a trowel on top of a tanking membrane

    Hi everyone, I'm a DIYer with a week's training how to tile. I am about to tile my shower. I plan to use a tanking kit first such as the MAPEI one. My question however is, would the trowel scratch the surface of the cured membrane, causing a breach and negating any waterproofing done?
  17. D

    Tiling on coffee table top

    This might have already been asked/answered so I apologize in advance. I'm tiling over a coffee table that I built. The material is a sanded/sealed plywood. The table will be outdoors (winter in Iowa...it does get to below freezing). The question is whether I need to use a concrete backer...
  18. L

    can i use XPS insulation screwed on top of caber floor?

    I'm planning to install underfloor heating in adjoining kitchen and front room. approx 17m2 @ 200w each. the subfloor is caber floor well screwed down onto new joists. can i lay 6mm xps insulation screwed down, primed, underfloor heating mat then screeded with nx self leveller. im planning to...
  19. S

    Split Face Quartzite Mosaic Tiles sealer for wet look and Silicon Waterseal Masonry Sealer on top to water seal 100%?

    Hi all, Finding it a little hard to get my head around something and hoping one of you might be able to help/ advise. I had some Split Face Quartzite Mosaic Tiles and I want to know a few questions. I want to seal them as best as possible and have them kinda add a wet/darker look to them...
  21. B

    Porcelain tiles on top of 90 day old screed

    Hi After some advice, I am a DIY tiler and going to be tiling our kitchen extension floor with porcelain tiles ( have tiled before so confident with tiling). We had the screed laid (sand/cement @ 75mm) about 90 days ago, I’m confident it dried and has no cracking anywhere and level. The screed...
    • Bazzer39
    • Thread
    • canada day old porcelain porcelain tiles porcelian screed tile tiles top
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  22. R

    How to prime sand and cement rendered walls with the top coat of gypsum plaster removed?

    Afternoon everyone, just after a bit of advice on preparing some walls for ceramic, possibly porcelain (haven’t decided yet) wall tiles. Okay so a bit of background information first of all, the gypsum finish plaster on all the walls in my new house is quite poorly adhered in most places, it...
    • RJW91
    • Thread
    • canada cement coat gypsum how plaster prime sand top walls
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  23. A

    Tiling with a semi roll top bath

    Hi I am currently getting my bathroom refitted and am installing a semi roll top bath into an area that previously was completely covered by a bath. So it was only tiled up to the bath edge. My installer has asked what he should do with regards to the tiling, obviously it needs to go floor to...
  25. F

    Underlayment Question - Backer board ok on top of felt/metal lath?

    Initially planned on a mortar bed for my underlayment. Quickly realized I should've gone with backer board instead. I already installed roofing felt and metal lath. Is it ok to install the cement board on top or should I rip out the paper/lath? Thanks in advance. -Frank
  26. M

    Backerboard on top or behind shower tray?

    Hi all, DIYer here. I'll be fitting a new shower tray soon and boarding the walls with Marmox. My intention was to board the walls first then fit the tray, filling any small gap around the tray with a quality sealant (recommendations?). Once tiled, the tiles would overlap the tray, leaving a...
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