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  1. SimonJC

    Table top wet cutter

    Hi everyone I need to replace my current cutter and would like feedback on the best wet cutter for professional use Ideally a 200 blade as I have those, however considering the 180 models Many thanks Simon
  2. B

    Asphalt roof terrace with tiling on top

    Hi, The fibreglass waterproofing under my 10m2 roof terrace has failed and I am getting quotes for this to be replaced with asphalt (more hard-wearing?). On top of this I would like to tile the surface (mosaic/geometric). Is there anything specific I need to tell the roofers to ensure the...
  3. R

    Can you lay hardibacker on top of 9mm ply

    Hi, we are getting our kitchen re-done and having the floor tiled. The previous owner has put 9mm ply down and used a vinyl over the top, however he’s plyed underneath the cabinets. A few tilers have mentioned about using hardie backer but some have suggested ripping out the ply underneath. As...
  4. T

    New Kitchen Cabinets on Top of Existing Tile

    Gutting kitchen to walls. Not replacing tile. Not sure Ceramic or Porcelain. Island is getting a little larger. Cutting tiles to match new dimensions is possible. Very large area so no plans to replace tile any time soon. But maybe someday. There are some cracked tiles which 'sound' hollow when...
  5. J

    Tiles Kitchen tile over the top ?

    Hi am currently looking at tiling my kitchen well re doing it. Can I tile over the tiles ? Or do I have to take them all off I have a feeling it will rip most of the wall off ?
  6. dg-1984

    Angle grinder cutting on top of a board

    I was watching videos on cutting tiles with angle grinder and came a cross one where the tile was cut on what looked like a large board. Anyone know what material it would be looking at getting something to cut on top of.
  7. dg-1984

    Mitred external corner and top trim edge

    Just trying to get all answers before starting a DIY tiling job. If your mitering the tiles of an external corner but wanting to trim the top with box edge trim, will there be an edge sticking out at the corner of the trim of 1 or 2mm, due to the tiles being mitred so the grout will be at...
  8. E

    Tiling on top of multifinish.

    Hello. My first doubt tiling in Scotland, a bit different from Spain. I have to tile a bathroom, has been plastered with multifinish, they used febond blue grit before applying multifinish. They don't want to use backer board. I was thinking in to scratch all the multifinish and apply some kind...
  9. L

    Semi Roll Top Bath with shower & screen - Tiling to the bath?

    Hi, we have a half roll top bath (so is a straight edge and connected to the wall on two sides, but doesn't have a panel). Picture below: Our tiler and our plumber are saying two different things and I don't know what is best. Our plumber is saying he isn't happy with the walls being tiled...
  10. K

    Tiling on top of Tiling

    Hi Guys. Just been to look at a floor tiling job. 31m2 Entrance hall through to the kitchen,diner and utility needs tiling. The floor is concrete. On that is 10mm plywood. On that are tiles. these have been down for a few years. What I am trying to understand is these tiles have various cracks...
  11. C

    Ditra matting on top of Hardiebacker board?

    Good morning guys and gals, Went to look at a job at the weekend. Hallway in a victorian house. 15m2. Floorboards down at present. Big skirting boards present too. The owners want to replace the floorboards with 10mm Hardiebacker board with Ditra matting on top. They tell me Mr Hardie...
  12. M

    Full tile at top of splashback.

    Just about to start tiling the final wall in my kitchen I've tiled all the way around up to the units and now I'm just left with the final wall which doesn't have units. I'm setting out and to keep the level of the tiles from under the units on to the wall without units I would have to have a...
  13. J

    Gap behind top row of shower tiles

    hi there, I had a job done recently in a bathroom. The wall was not reboarded flat before tiles were applied and was quite uneven. As a result, I have a gap ranging from 5mm to 20mm across the top. Is there a recommended fix for this that anyone can share? Should it be grout / caulk? I tried to...
  14. E

    DPM on top of screed and under tiles

    We converted our garage and building control are insisting I install a DPM over the screed (even though the DPM runs under the concrete raft foundation of the house). I will be tiling over the screed so looking for the simplest option. I could get a tin of blackjack and paint that on but...
  15. kiteboy

    Kitchen End Panel - Tile Around or Place on Top of Tile

    Just fitting my kitchen today - no break for me - its pretty much in place just gotta screw things in now - well most of it is in now actually - just the island to get in really But im still pondering over these these decorative end panels that go on the end of a kitchen appliance tower thing...
  16. T

    Xmas songs - your top choice!

    It’s whats Xmas was all about when I was growing up!
  17. H

    Hardie backer on top of shower tray

    hi guys after some help Am in the process of re doing ensuit. Have ripped out shower and base and want to know does the hardie backer go behind or on top of stone resin square tray? 3 walls are to be tiled and don’t think with the hardie backer installed all the way to the floor the tray will...
  18. S

    Tilers needed in Farnham Saturday and Sunday top money

    tilers required in Farnham this Saturday and Sunday all natural stone bathrooms top ££ site is open 24hrs so a lot of money to be earnt no chancers as will be removed from site wet cutter on site but prefer if could bring your own all bathrooms prepped and loaded out call me on 07491067263 for...
  19. Adam18Spring

    Wet room, cement on top of Anhydrite screed

    Hi guys Long time reader and lurker, got so much great advice... Quick question, i have a Anhydrite screed currently that was put down in a wet room (Wet UFH 50mm thick) it is currently 50mm lower than the finished floor height needs to be. My question is, would it be the following buildup be...
  20. A

    Best tile adhesive for honed and filled travertine tile on top of AKW formsafe tanking

    Hi I'm plumbing and heating engineer fitting a wet room with travertine tiles, walls and floor the room will be tanked with AKW formsafe tanking, what is the best tile adhesive for fitting travertine tiles i have always used mapei adhesive and grout. Any recommendations would be much appreciated

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