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    Hi, im fitting 300 x 600 ceramic tiles onto hardi backer boards what adhesive would people recommend please.

    Hi, im fitting 300 x 600 ceramic tiles onto hardi backer boards what adhesive would people recommend please.
    • 1mjf
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    • adhesive boards ceramic ceramic tiles fitting hardi backer people please recommend tile tile backerboard tiles what would
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    • Forum: Tile Adhesive and Grout Advice
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    What to do at door frame

    Hello, I'm tiling a bathroom at home and the O.H wanted the tiles up to the edge of the door frame. I'd normally tile up to architrave but I ripped it off without much thought. As i was scraping the paint off the walls today i had a closer look and I'm not sure it will work out too well? Any...
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    Help - What to do with a small gap?

    I am going to tile my kitchen tomorrow and have laid out some tiles tonight, to get an idea. I have an issue with the window sill. 2 whole tiles leave approx an inch gap before the window frame. What is the best solution to this issue? I am assuming cutting under an inch of tile to fill the gap...
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    Efflorescence, not loads you can do, other than sweep with a stiff brush, and wait.

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    converting wetroom to bathroom - what to do with shower former

    Hi All, I'm getting my head around converting our wetroom (vinyl) back into a bathroom (with a tiled floor). The current sub floor is: Floorboards then 6 mm ply then 2-3mm of some grey material (slc?) a thin layer of brown adhesive some lovely non slip vinyl. I'm currently thinking to strip...
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    what weight tiles will paramount take

    Hi Guys, another newbie here, what weight in kgs per sqm will honeycomb plasterboard walls take please? Paramount Partition wall boards type. I want to fully tile my bathroom walls in 600x300 ceramic tiles but, since finding out the wall structure I am now concerned the walls won’t take the...
    • Eddy66
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    • boards canada newbie paramount plasterboard tile tiles wall walls weight what
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Tiling Standards
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    What adhesive should I buy to apply kerdi membrane

    I know it has to be unmodified but which one is it? I usually use bal, and schluter says to use unmodified thin set. Which is an American term for adhesive? Thanks for the help!
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    Levelling Systems - What do YOU Recommend? Which brand and why?

    Hi Guys, I have been tiling since i was 17 (im 31) I have been stuck in my way and to be honest with you ill self level usually in a smaller area and build up with adhesive the majority of the time. This year i want to increase my speed and better my habits and i have heard the floor levelling...
  9. Texasbear

    I'm Looking For This Tile Looking for a gloss white tile, also what company distrusted this tile.

    I’ve been looking for a box of replacement tiles for the tile that is pictured. It was a discontinued tile probably when the house was built. It was a model home and I can’t find any spares. I think it’s 32cms X 32cms or really close to 13 inches. It’s a high gloss white and it has P1111 or PIII...
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    Tips For Choosing Living Room Tiles - What Should You Know Before Installing Living Room Tiles

    The living room is the main activity area for family members and guests, so the material selection of the floor is very important. If the quality of living room floor materials are not great, it will affect the use of later, but also affect the whole decoration style. So, how to choose the right...
  11. acaciaguy

    Large floor tiles - what trowel

    Hello everyone. I’m fitting some large floor tiles next week. 1000 x 1000 mm over electric underfloor heating. These are the largest tiles I have fitted before. My plan is to use a 20 x 10 mm round notched solid bed trowel along with back buttering. I believe this is a good approach but any...
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    what manual tile cutter for starting out?

    Hi as the title says, what would everyone recommend as a good tile cutter for someone just starting out? Many thanks
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    What brand of wet cutting blade?

    Hi everyone I was kindly given an older used Rubi ND180 smart wet cutter, it’s not in the best condition but it works and will do me for a while as I’m just starting out. I’ve taken the disc out as it needs replacing. I’m just looking for some advice on whether you think stick to Rubi wet...
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    What smoothing compound for bitumen adhesive

    Hi Having removed old "marley" tiles there is a residue of bitumen adhesive. What is the best smoothing compound to cover this before laying the tiles? Thanks. Gnasher
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    Advice please. What board to use to level wall and tile on?

    I have porcelain tiles 600mm x 150mm x 9mm that I need to fit on a wall 135mm x 240mm but the plastered wall is way out. I need a board to fix to level the wall and take the weight of tiles and adhesive. Wanted to know what board is best for doing this, what's the best way to fix to a plastered...
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    • advice board canada level please tile wall what
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    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
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    What are the typical margins for tiles in the UK

    Hi all I’m new to this community and would appreciate any help around the tile industry in the uk and margins at each step (manufacturer-distributor-retailer) I’m asking this as I have an opportunity in relation to becoming a distributor for a well established tile manufacturer from abroad...
  17. Japster

    Bad tiling on window sill. What to do.

    Hi all. Hope this is the right place to post this. We had our bathroom done last year and over time we noticed that water was getting underneath the tiles on the window sill. The window sill is above a bath which has a shower so it gets quite wet after use. We're pretty good at cleaning off but...

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