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  1. Dan

    Automatically Stays Level - cross section with 4 right angles. Brilliant for wall tiling.

    https://amzn.to/45SUc23 Do any of you use something like this?
    • Dan
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    • level tiling wall wall tiling
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    • Forum: Tiling Tools
  2. Dan

    PVA V PRIMERS – WHy you should never use PVA Glue when Wall Tiling

    PVA V PRIMERS – WHy you should never use PVA Glue when Wall Tiling Don’t listen to that idiot on handyman can. lol He’s an idiot who doesn’t have a clue when it comes to tiling. MANY PEOPLE THINK THAT P.V.A. IS OK AS A PRIMER ON WALLS AND FLOORS SO I THOUGHT THAT I WOULD LET YOU SEE THIS AND...
  3. Dan

    Can you spot the error in setting out for wall tiling in this photo?

  4. Dan

    PVA V PRIMERS – WHy you should never use PVA Glue when Wall Tiling | from the Tile Blog

    PVA V PRIMERS – WHy you should never use PVA Glue when Wall Tiling Don’t listen to that idiot on handyman can. lol He’s an idiot who doesn’t have a clue when it comes to tiling. MANY PEOPLE THINK THAT P.V.A. IS OK AS A PRIMER ON WALLS AND FLOORS SO I THOUGHT THAT I WOULD LET YOU SEE THIS AND...
  5. Dan

    Wall Tiling Guide | from the Tile Blog

    Wall Tiling Guide Tiling walls is a popular and practical way to enhance the appearance of various spaces in your home, such as bathrooms, kitchens, and even living areas. Tiling is a DIY-friendly project if you have the right tools and follow the correct steps. Here’s a step-by-step guide on...
  6. J

    Tiling uneven floor and wall

    How would you go about tiling a floor and or wall that's massively out of plumb ? When things like self level or plastering would raise the overall level too much?
  7. Aileen

    What is wrong with this tiling job? Help please

    Hi, it's my first time here and I'm desperate to solve this problem. Can someone please tell me if there is something wrong with this tile job? I was told thick thinset is needed since we are installing 12 x 24 porcelain tile and that the look of this tile job is normal. I was told not to worry...
  8. D

    Preparing a Brick Wall for Tiling

    Hi, I'm retiling the walls in the pictures which is a shower above a bath - one wall is stripped back to the bare brick and the other is back to the plaster, which is sound. To prepare the brick wall, I'm thinking of using a 6mm hardie backer - they recommend a grab adhesive but would anyone...
  9. Aethelweard

    Please help. Bathroom wall tiling preparation advice. 30s house.

    Dear Tilers Hi all, I've just joined the forum. I am renovating my 30s semi. I am a diyer and I have just removed some original tiles from a 1932 bathroom in my house. They were in bad condition and cracked so had to go sadly. Thing is, I want to retile, probably porcelain. Underneath the tiles...
  10. N

    Payment refusal for wall tiling

    Hi. I've done 3 days working for someone tiling 2 walls. The state of the wall is not flat and I've had to tile over existing tiles. This was at the customers suggestion. After 3 days of removing the top set of tiles and replacing new ones, the customer has said she is not happy with the finish...
  11. R

    large format tiles 800x800 in bathroom

    Hi guys I have a question about tiling large 800x800 tiles on floor and walls in a bathroom with a walkin shower. I'm thinking it would be easier to tile the floor first and cover them with protective foil. And then cut the first row of tiles to a laser line level starting from the floor up. The...
    • Renevanb
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    • bathroom bathroom tiling floor tiling format large large format tile tiles wall tiling
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Bathroom Tiling Advice
  12. A

    Tiling advice for beginners

    Hello guys I’m looking for some advice I will be attempting to redecorate my living room which will involve some tiling. This would be my first attempt at tiling. I’ve done significant research and would really like to attempt this project myself so would like to clarify if my approach is...
  13. E

    Poor preparation for shower wall tiling?

    Who is at fault here? Our builders built a stud wall and secured backer board to it. Our tiler then proceeded to tile onto it. We had multiple tiles crack along one vertical line where the two backer boards met. Upon removing tiles, one backer board was only secured with 6 screws and there were...
    • emilytwaite
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    • former preparation preparing shower shower tray stud tiling wall wall tiling wetroom
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Tanking and Wetrooms
  14. C

    Feedback on cloakroom WC wall tiling

    Our cloakroom WC has just been tiled (pictures attached) and our contractor says he 'doesn't see an issue' with the gaps between the tiles and the wall (5-6mm gap). There's also void space visible behind tiles i.e. large gaps with no adhesive. As someone with no experience tiling, I'd have...
  15. Sjmtiling

    Setting Out Do you Need a Tiler?

    Hi, We are Sjm Tiling. SERVICES WE PROVIDE: (commercial/domestic) -Floor & Wall Tiling -Tile Repair -Tile & Grout Cleaning -Underfloor Hearing -Floor Latex / Levelling -Silicon / Caulking -Waterproofing All tile work has a 1 year Guarantee Free maintenance Repair. Priced Match Guarantee.
  16. M

    Trowel size

    I am wall tiling with 400mm x 150mm x 10mm ceramic tiles. What adhesive trowel should i use and should it be square notched or round edge? Source URL: UK Tiling Forum | Pro Tiling Advice - https://www.tilersforums.com/forums/uk-tiling-forum-pro-tiling-advice.43/
    • MrT
    • Thread
    • canada ceramic ceramic tiles size tile trowel wall tiling
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  17. J

    Kitchen Wall Tiling Help

    My kitchen units on the right hand side hang 1/2 inch lower than the left side. I will have 5 rows of 200x100 tiles to make a brick effect. I was told to divide the half inch by the number of rows of tiles which will be 0.1 inch on each row? I am wanting to know how this will effect me using the...
  18. H

    Preparing a painted wall for tiling

    Hi guys. I’m after a bit of advice on how to prepare my kitchen wall for a splashback that I’m doing in 200x100 bevelled metro tile. I battened and plasterboarded the wall and freshly skimmed it around 18 months ago. It’s also painted with Matt emulsion. What are you opinions on how I should...
  19. R

    Batten block wall for tiling

    After removing my old bathroom tiles, the plasterboard behind was in a state. I have removed the plasterboard and removed the old dot and dab on the block wall. The block wall is quite uneven. Is it ok to batten the wall, attach tile backer to the studs and tile? If so, what size battens do I...
  20. F

    First Home - Is this wall tiling acceptable?

    Hi - new member looking for some advice. This is my first home and first renovation work we've had done, so not sure how to judge the quality. Attached are some picture of our bathroom renovation. This is the second attempt at tiling the walls. The first went quite badly with a lot of uneven...
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