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  1. R

    No more ply (NMP) or Hardiebacker over wet UFH

    Hi, I am replacing a tiled floor and will need to overlay with 6mm backer board. This is on top of 15mm ply over wet UFH in dry screed. I need a backer board with the highest k-value (lowest R-value). So far from the data sheet 6mm hardiebacker has a k-value of 0.19W/mK. Does anyone know...
  2. D

    Recommendations for wet saw

    Hi guys, I already own a DeWalt D24000, it’s a brilliant saw and makes a fantastic job of any cut I throw at it...the only problem with it is that it’s too big for some jobs. I also own a 110mm Plasplug wet saw that I’ve owned for about 12yrs and to be fair for the money it’s been a little...
  3. F

    Forget the Wet Sponge Idea

    I have come up with a DIY constant water supply with a pressure sprayer / pipe and a 1ml syringe with the finger end cut off and a blunt needle. The flow of the water is controlled by the position of the elastic band,I just roll it further down putting more pressure on the trigger. I will either...
  4. D

    Wet room slate floor tiles flaking

    Good Evening Everyone, About 2.5 years ago I had the ensuite turned into a semi wet room i.e. two and a half walls where the shower could potentially wet. There hasn't been any problem with water leaking through anywhere but some of the tiles have started to flake (best word I can think of) and...
    • Dan Haugh
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    • floor floor tiles room slate tile tiles wet wet room
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Best Floor Tiles
  5. Wishiwasatoptiler

    Wet under floor heating up cycle

    Hi Peeps Done a fair bit of reading on how the wet under floor heating should be warmed up prior to tiling and then after. But theres a fair bit of difference both from advice from screeding firms thats given to customers and from info online. Thought it would be good to seek clear advice thats...
  6. D

    Issues with Wet Room Installation - Urgent Help Needed!

    Hi all We had a wet room installed 12 months ago and at the time we weren't happy with the work that was completed - so we withheld 5% from the total cost of the job (it was part of a complete loft conversion). we've had constant problems with the wet room - photos below - and now water is...
    • David Benson
    • Thread
    • help installation needed room urgent wet wet room wet room installation
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  7. R

    Wet room former not level

    EDIT: I posted this in the DIY board but it does not appear to be very active. So I thought I would post again in here. Afternoon, please go easy on me. I have installed a wet room former into my en suite. However one thing has lead to another and I must have forgotten how to use my spirit...
    • Ryan rogers
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    • canada former level not room wet wet room
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  8. Wishiwasatoptiler

    Wet Underfloor Heating Floor Prep Tips

    Hi Peeps Looking at a floor this week with wet underfloor heating. So the customer has said the heatings run to temp. Slab put down in January. Likley be end of may for tiling. Not tiled over wet underfloor heating before so want to make sure the preps right. Any tips/advice much appreciated...
  9. C

    Wet room questions - Novellini Duodeck 3

    Hi there, Read quite a few threads and still have a few questions. I'm fitting a Novellini Duodeck 3, and then insulation, ufh, slc on floor outside deck. Then tank everything. I've seen comments both ways about tanking over or under ufh/slc. Pretty sure both will work fine but happy to be...
    • Chris Preston
    • Thread
    • questions room wet wet room
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Tanking and Wetrooms
  10. B

    Dust Extraction for Wet and Dry Vacuum

    Has anyone tried the Dust deputy type things for wet and dry vacuums?
    • Bill
    • Thread
    • dry dust wet
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Tiling Tools
  11. Middlesex Tiles

    First floor tiling over wet underfloor heating.

    I have a customer who wishes to tile their entire first floor over wet underfloor heating. The ufh is between joists, with a biscuit screed on top. How would you guys then prepare this to be tiled? Whole area is approx 80m - 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and landing. Tile will be a porcelain plank -...
  12. J

    Recommendations for wet cutter

    Hi all, I'm after buying a wet tile cutter, mainly to be used to cut wall/floor tiles on bathroom jobs. Any recommendations would be much appreciated. Thanks, Jennie
  13. J

    Wet Tiles, Which Tiles, What Problems - Ceramics

    What are the issues with having a wet tile? If water is getting into the tile (Ceramics, ignoring faults) then it must go through the grout and I assume into the adhesive (is this right?). So is the concern the bond between the adhesive and the wall? (in Plan Tec's post some tilers mention the...
    • Julian 'Farmer' Bonsall
    • Thread
    • canada ceramic ceramic tile ceramics problems tile tiles wet wet room what which
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  14. R

    Wet UFH to screed or not to screed ?

    I want to get a wet UFH installed in my house ( just over the ground floor) - which now has concrete floor and laminate flooring. No extension or anything, just retrofitting wet UFH ( hate my radiators!) 1 - Which UFH to go for ? with screed or without screed, and what difference does it make ...
  15. P

    Anyone use the Vitrex BT65011 for wet cuts?

    I'm looking around for a wet cutter that I can use for tiles and also for block paving/flagging (which need to cut to a depth of 50mm). I saw this model which looks like it will cut to those requirements. Anyone used one? Or does anyone have any other recommendations? Cheers EDIT: This is the...
  16. K

    Ensuite Wet room 1.8 x 1.7 metres

    Hello We have just recently bought a house and we are looking to transform the ensuite to a wet room (measurements: 1.8 x 1.7 metres). Just wanted ask a few things because my husband is too lazy too lol : 1) How much would you say we need to budget for the shower room? 2) The ensuite currently...
    • K-Dot
    • Thread
    • ensuite room wet wet room wetroom
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Tanking and Wetrooms
  17. R

    Ceramic tiles on a wet deck

    Hi Guys, Done loads of Wet decks in the past but having turned up at a job yesterday the customer has chosen Johnson ceramic tiles. 600 x 300. Has anyone put ceramics on a wet deck, I'll call the tile supplier this morning but I'm not convinced it's a good idea? It will all be tanked with Impey...
    • robbieraven
    • Thread
    • canada ceramic ceramic tile ceramic tiles tile tiles wet
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  18. T

    Cracking Statuario Marble Tiles in Wet Room

    Hello, We have recently had a new Statuario marble floor laid in a newly created shower room. Unfortunately, after only a couple of times of using the shower we are experiencing tiles cracking. See attached pictures. Firstly three tiles cracked straight across, they appear to be cracking on...
    • Tammy Leggetter
    • Thread
    • canada crack cracking debonding marble room statuario tile tiles wet wet room
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  19. M

    Wet wall been skimmed day before

    Never came across of doing it.but recently had to tile a shower but it just been skimmed the day before and was still wet specialy in the shower area was realy wet. Decided to leave it to dry as didnt wana take any chances.as if not dry all the moisture comes true the grout or adesive might not...
  20. G

    Wet room advice and questions

    Hi Guys and Girls Im over from the electrical forum normally giving electrical advise. I looking for some advice and to gain some knowledge Im looking at installing a wet room with underfloor heating mat and then tilling the full room Ive had a look at existing posts on here but I am...

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