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  1. Scotiansailor

    Stone sealer that doesnt change the look, but allows water in for wet look

    Hello, is there any such thing as a sealer/impregnator for our pebble shower floor that would allow the stones to look dry when dry, but wet when the shower is in use? Many thanks :) Laura
  2. 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...
  3. naomin

    Small water barrier

    I'd like to build a small mosaic barrier that will sit on the edge of my bathtub, against the wall, to keep water from sloshing out at that end.
  4. R

    Water slipping through tiles and floor boards

    Hi, My family has been having issues whenever someone takes a shower the water slips through the tiles and floor boards to our dining room. This has been going on for numerous years. We can't seem to find a solution and need to find a reasonable price solution. It would be appreciative if you...
  5. A

    Water leak around bathtub edges

    We had the bathroom refitting over 2 years ago. We have been experiencing a recurring issue with water leaking through the gap between the bath tub and the tiles . Next to to the bathroom is a bedroom, and we have seen the water leak through the wall and the flooring in the next room. We have...
  6. Y

    Why Water Repellent for Stone Turns Yellow?

    Hello everyone, I am wondering why some surface water repellents for stone easily turns yellow over time? Is it because of their components reacting with atmosphere or rain? (I am not sure if it is proper to ask this question here . If not, I will delete it.) Best regards, Sam
  7. T

    Faulty tiles Hollywood Gloss

    Spanish Hollywood Gloss porcelain tiles are absorbing water on all four edges In shower. No code on side of tiles which they should have (same tiles from another store all have codes on). Perhaps these tiles missed a finishing process in factory of sealing and code being put on sides? (Were...
    • The Gardener
    • Thread
    • canada gloss have porcelain porcelain tiles sealing should they tile tiles water which
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  8. P

    Tiles falling off in shower enclosure

    Hi, a few tiles keep falling off in the shower enclosure. Any tips on the best material to use to replace the plaster. Pink area in the middle. Thinking sand and cement (4/1 parts) or aquapanel piece screwed in. thanks, pras
    • Pras
    • Thread
    • aquapanel cement cement board former off shower shower tray tile tiles walk in shower water waterproof wetroom
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Tanking and Wetrooms
  9. A

    Understanding water absorption %

    Hello I recently purchased tiles from the Biscuit series (41zero42). Before installing them on gypsum board ( Drywall), I wanted to make sure what is the percentage of water absorption of the tiles, so that I could use a suitable adhesive. Are they considered absorbent tiles? (Over 10%)? I’m not...
  10. D

    Alcove Shower Refit - water damage to chipboard floor, stud walls & plasterboard

    First post :) I'm having to refit a first floor shower alcove in a 20 year old house that has suffered water damage from the shower to the floorboards & stud wall. Construction is 22mm V313 MR chipboard floor on treated 9x2 timber joists at 600 centres with the 1000x800 alcove formed of...
    • DHD
    • Thread
    • chipboard damage floor former plasterboard shower shower tray stud walls water wetroom
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Tanking and Wetrooms
  11. T

    Waste water??

    Hi Everyone on here, Just wondering what everyone does with their waste water on domestic/residential jobs? Im fed up trying to get rid off the stuff especially with watercourses and drains being a no go and dont really like buckets of the stuff ‘settling’ at peoples property. Anyone know any...
  12. M

    Water not flowing to shower drain / Incorrect Fall Levels?

    Hi, We have just done some bathroom modifications privately to level out a shower floor for an elderly disabled bathroom. We just did the shower area and not the whole bathroom (so only the pink tiles are new). The water is flowing outside of the shower, suggesting the fall levels are not...
    • mdr07
    • Thread
    • drain fall former level levels not shower shower tray water wetroom
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Tanking and Wetrooms
  13. K

    Exterior natural stone patio marked by water after sealing

    Hi all, I have recently sealed my natural stone patio and have found that when it gets wet it leaves a white mark almost as if the sealant has been lifted. I have read another thread that says this is because one of two things has happened, either the sealer was not applied correctly and...
    • Ktay
    • Thread
    • canada exterior natural natural stone patio sealing stone water
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  14. T

    removing hard water stains/limescale on tiles

    I am having trouble removing hard water stains/limescale on some old tiles, any tips or products to use Thanks
  15. A

    Correct format after bare bricks? Need to tile the water soaked bathroom eventually. But need solid foundations before i get there.

    Hi I’m doing my own bathroom after many years of neglect, I know guilty as charged but I’m on the pursuit of a makeover that will make it good hopefully for many more years to come but I need some help in this and I’ve discovered this forum. Thank you all for having a platform that can share for...
  16. nurnobe

    water jet marble tile

    Marble tiles area unit typically used for residential applications particularly within the toilet space, room space, hallways and foyers. however did you recognize that marble tiles are used for business applications. Marble tile has been tried for its quality for the various way and class that...
  17. D

    Hi I have done hundreds of wet rooms. But not in quartz I have the big rubi table saw. I have tried plenty of water a new blade

    Hi I have done hundreds of wet rooms. But not in quartz I have the big rubi table saw. I have tried plenty of water a new blade and an old blade and tried a marcrist ultra thin blade to and can’t stop it chipping the eges . The saw cuts all other tiles marble granite no problems Can any body...
    • Daneck
    • Thread
    • big blade have new build not quartz rooms rubi saw water wet wet rooms
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: General Off-topic Chat
  18. D

    Water stains

    Trying to help a customer out on an issue in a room I didn't actually tile. He has a downstairs cloakroom room with large format tiles, grey stone effect print. The room above had a bad leak and the water from a poorly tightened heating pipe ran down below. The end result is what you could call...
  19. L

    Limestone tiles water marks days after being laid

    Hi I’m looking for some advice regarding some limestone floor tiles we are laying. They are coming up with water marks that don’t seem to be drying after around 5 days. They were laid on a bed of white adhesive which is fully across the tiles not just the corners. The floor was coated with pva...
    • Leigh
    • Thread
    • being limestone marks tile tiles water
    • Replies: 37
    • Forum: DIY Tiling Forum
  20. JordanLincs

    Help with water proofing kit

    So with the Mapei waterproofing kit you get some waterproofing tape. Bare with me, with sealing the shower tray to the wall you use the tape then tile over. My question surely excess tape will be visible on the show tray depending on the thickness of the tiles? Do you trim the excess with a...
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