wet

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...

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...

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...

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...

Has anyone tried the Dust deputy type things for wet and dry vacuums?

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 -...

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

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Has anybody tiled to solfex warmboard before . Got a customer who contacted me about this . Their technical department is getting a phone call from an obstinate git tomorrow who is going ask them about method statements and who advised them on this and wether they tested it in conjunction with...

My brother who is a retired joiner, with a little tiling experience, and myself who doesn't have any, are intending to create a wet room type ( with screen) bathroom. I think I may end up with lots of questions, but the main one at the moment is, what is the best method of making up the...

Swedish grabbed your eye didn't it! Has anybody ever used the Swedish made NK kit? LK Manifold RF - LK Intermational - http://www.lkinternational.co.uk/en/products/floor-heating/manifolds-with-accessoiries/manifolds-rf/lk-manifold-rf_22346481.aspx It looks like NK make all their kit and its not...

not something i recall being talked about before on here? Does anyone wet shim studs etc when boarding a wall if there’s unevenness, a stud set back from the rest etc?

Just finished this project for a good customer of mine, it’s an old barn/pig shed origionally built by the farmer who used to Own the farm, now converted to this bathroom / bedroom to be rented as a Holliday let on the edge of the Peak District. Nothing was square, all angles were all over the...