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  1. J

    What age did you start?

    Hi, what age did you start tiling? And reasons why? Also how did you get in too the industry?
  2. 1

    What order - Tile Colour Intensifier / Protector?

    I'm not having much luck in getting a straight answer out of Topps Tiles so wonder if someone on here could once and for all give definitive answer in what order tiles should be treated.. Bathroom wall tiles, unpolished travertine white mosaic from Topps tiles. Originally told to grout, then...
  3. N

    Help - I need a solution to cover up scruffy tile/grout lines - what can I do?

    What's your tiling question? Pictures can be added.
  5. R

    What floor is this?

    Hiya, so I've been asked to tile a wet room full floor and walls. I've been sent this photo of the floor, what material is this and is it going to be difficult to remove? It's my first bathroom/wetroom to tile as I'm new to the game. TIA :-)
  6. N

    Pool Tiles - What should be done to prolong life of tiles- inground pool

    Hello I have a 10mx4m pool (depth average 1.5m) which is now drained due to construction work. This pool was made in 2011 and is of good quality (no leaks etc). This is an inground pool which overflows into channels all four sides. Its middle east and lowest temp we have is 10C(though high is...
  7. H

    What should I be charging per square metre to remove and replace tiles

    Hi folks. New to this as a profession and trying to guage quoting. How much should I be charging to remove 9m2 old tiling and replacing with new. To include full installation grouting trim sealing etc. Only ever done for friends so want to quote correctly.
    • Hopey1972
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    • canada grouting just replace sealing should square this tiles trim what
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    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  9. D

    What type of trim was used in this job.

    I am in the process of creating my tiling job in 3d in sketchup. Please can members help me copy the trim on this window still. What type of trim was used around the edges of the window still on this job? I notice only one alternating tile is cut along the edge to butt up against the outside...
  10. R

    What mitre saw blade for cutting steel trim?

    Hi all, I've brought an Evolution R210CMS mitre saw for cutting tile trims. It comes with a T20 tct multipurpose blade. The issue I'm having is when I cut steel trim, it keeps kicking back and bending the trim. My question is, do I need to buy the T68 blade for cutting finer metals? Or is it...
  11. L

    Stuck - what grout?

    Stuck! I'm a DIYer that's spent the last few months remodeling the bathroom in my house. I'm nearing the end now and had some great advice from the experts in here (thanks!) I'm now finally onto the grouting stage having nearly killed myself with hundreds of subway tiles! My bathroom is...
  13. M

    What type of adhesive and grout for tanked walls?

    Hi, Absolute newby here in terms of tiling. Having been doing lots of research and I think I`m making progress however the more I research, the more conflicting opinions I come across. Having a new shower installed over a bath, will be quite a powerful shower. I have removed the existing tiles...
  14. S

    What tile adhesive should I use for large porcelain tiles?

    I am planning on doing my bathroom up in January so I'm needing to get everything bought before. I am using 600x600 porcelain tiles for the floor and 300x600 porcelain tiles (3.4kg a tile) for the wall, I know it will be powder tile adhesive required but I cant find any which states it would...
  15. A

    What notch type/size for this tile please?

    I am a DIYer so please bear with me, this is my first floor tile project which happens to be our bathroom. Its a small tile area of no more than 1.8 x 1.5 m , the floor is timber but very solid and flat. I laid Ditra matting on top so is now ready to be tiled. The tiles are 20x20cm glazed...
  17. L

    Which order and what is correct????

    Hey So I’ve added a dormer onto my house and have Green chipboard as the new flooring. I have bought an underfloor heating mat to take the chill of the portiles. is this the correct order: chipboard Tile backer board Heat mat Tile adhesive Tiles and grout My friend has mentioned a ditra mat...
  18. C

    What went wrong

    Hi, a few years ago we had an extension built and the tiler recommended by the builder did our bathroom. He wasn't the best. Since then, the floor has been getting gradually looser, so I decided to take it up and redo it myself. We had electric ufh put in, then large porcelain tiles 600x600x10...
  19. Dan

    Google Ads Gone for 500+ Posts - No matter what account type

    Google Ads Gone for 500+ Posts - No matter what account type. To be honest I think I configured things wrong. There was one advert that had some settings applied to it that meant it spread out all over the place. So I personally apologise for that. Sorry lads and ladies. That aside, crack...
  21. mjc

    Devastated - What Has Happened to Our Limestone?

    We had limestone pavers installed by our pool builder. Would really appreciate some feedback on this as the builder is blaming us for it, even though we have had nothing to do with the process. They looked fantastic when we bought them and when they were installed. However, as the photos show...
  22. S

    Can anyone advise what this is and what could be causing it please

  23. S

    Does anyone know what this is or what might be causing it please?

  25. J

    What size trowel to create 5mm adhesive bed for wall tiles

    Hi Due to start a DIY tiling job in my kitchen this weekend. Have had worktops fitted and in some places there are 10mm gaps between wall and worktop (where walls are out of square and all over the place). Using 100x200mm metro tiles which are 5mm thick and would like to put down a bed of...
  26. D

    What are these marks, can I clean and prevent

    In a couple of places on our terrace these white stains have appeared. Can this be easily cleaned without damaging the non slip porcelain tiles. The marks have the appearance of the type of calcium type build up from hard water. We have never put tap water on the terrace. Any advice gratefully...
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