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    Trade tiler lash clips or similar ?

    Have been looking at these for ages !! Has anyone used these or similar ? Spoke to David, he says the initial outlay for wedges which are re-useable will eventually make you quids in with time saving getting your tiles bang on level and not having to lift and re-bed. Always willing to try new...
  2. N

    Glass splashback ontop of tiles?

    OK, so further to my last thread about large format tiles on a kitchen splashback, the other half got her way (shock). She has came home with 500mm x 500mm porcelain today. The problem I see with this is that the cooker and distance between the cabinets is 600mm wide. This means if I center...
  3. N

    Large tiles for a kitchen splashback?

    The other half is adamant that she wants larger tiles for the splashback I am planning on doing this weekend as she wants minimal grout lines. I have had a look online and cant really find much in the way of inspiration. I know the norm is to use smaller sized tiles but was wondering if any...
  4. S

    kitchen splashback

    Hi, Going to do a splashback and im looking for sum inspiration, the cabinets are white the worktop is black any suggestions/pictures? Cheers P aul
  5. K

    Backsplash installation after basin replacement

    I am having full pedestal basin replaced this week and I would like to have a small tile backsplash to go with the tiles already installed on the other wall, but I do not have them now and won't be able to get them for a while. Is it ok to install the backsplash after the basin have been already...
  6. G

    Lash clips etc Again !

    I know we have discussed these items...all brands but seeing as there are mixed reviews from new tilers and established tilers. I have a job coming up soon where I have a very good price in. So I thought it could be an ideal job to try for myself but not sure which system to try.. Any thoughts...
  7. C

    Splashback problem in a bathroom

    Hello to all! I'm a newbie here, looking for some advice on a small problem I can't solve! I am finishing my bathroom project, which is a complete revamp! I have installed fitted units all along one wall with inset washbasins in the worktop. I am putting a splashback along the worktop, one tile...
  8. R

    Splashing Kids!

    The kids love to splash about in the tub and although I should be throttling them around the head:7:, inevitably water will run down the side of the bath onto the floor. What is the best technique for finishing the joint between the floor tiles and the bath panel to keep water running under bath...
  9. G

    Small splashback area

    Tiled this recently, nothing special but got a 100% tip and have you noticed anything ??? :thumbsup:
  10. D

    Tiling a kitchen splashback / window

    Morning all... I have a kichen splashback and sourrounding areas to tile. About 5m2. Im going to use 10x10mm tiles. Got a few q's if you dont mind taking a look and advising? I will set out and start from the centre of the wall... but should I start at the very bottom letting the tiles rest on...
  11. D

    Stainless Steel Splashback

    Our stainless steel splashback above the cooker was really mucky with grease splats. Sprayed it with a kitchen grease cleaner and left it to soak for a few minutes. Was cleaning it with the sponge side of one of those washing up pads, but some of it was real stubborn so without thinking turned...
  12. R

    Lash clips

    Hey, I was just wondering if anyone has used/uses them lash clip spacer things? They look good but in reality are they any good?
  13. J

    Glass splash backs

    Just a general question as ive got the same one on TTA at the mo Do you have rules and standards in regard to glass (all one sheet not tiles) splash backs in relation to gas cookers as they must have a non combustible surface behind glass or stainless steel and does this imply to glass tiles
  14. M

    kitchen floor grout cleaning oil splashes

    hi, my kitchen floor tile grout is looking a bit dull. I've gone over the whole floor with a stiff brush and mixture of soap, bleach and water and its brought it all up nice and bright, apart from around the oven and hob where it is still dull. I think its from oil splashes etc as the...
  15. F

    Glass splashback and tiles in kitchen

    I'm starting a job tmw...where the customer wants a glass splashback which will be cut to size in in the cooker hood area then tiles on either side... I'm not sure how thick the glass splashback is, but the tiles are 9.5mm plus 4mm apprx adhesive..apprx 14mm total. How will I bring the glass...
  16. B

    Splashbacks and wall

    I am going to attempt a small tiling job myself in the bathroom of bath and basin splashbacks, plus shower splashbacks. Any recommended materials to use for a novice women tiler - or advice? Thanks peeps xx Are larger tiles easier to work with, anyone recommend the best tile cutter?
  17. S

    Tiler makes poor job of splashback, ruined sockets, bad grout, uneven tiling

    Hi, I'm new to the forum. We recently hired a Tiler who I got in touch with through another forum and he has done a poor job. What happened was we were quoted £*** by one company to do the splash-back in our newly fitted kitchen, I asked on this other forum in tiling section how much it...
  18. F

    Removing tiles - kitchen splashback

    Got to remove some tiles from kitchen splash back...tiles are on plasterboard, which is dot and dabbed to wall. Removing tiles is removing plasterboard also. Ok to cut out plasterboard and replace just in the splashback area? Cheers
  19. M

    On the lash

    Anybody used those lash things that supposedly level your tiles?(do they work)
  20. D

    How to Tile (Trim) around splashback on a window??

    Hi All, After a bit of help, I'm trying to work out the best way to lay the tile trim around the splash back I'm doing on a window. I'm using this trim . I'm tiling up to the bottom of the wall cabinets (one is flush to the window) so I've layed the tile trim down the side of the window/the...

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