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    What size T spacers for metro style tiles (10cm x 20cm)

    Hi guys, I will be doing a kitchen splashback using metro tiles. The tiles are 10cm x 20cm in size. Should I go with 2mm spacers or 3mm spacers? Grout is Mapei Keracolor Super Fine (SF). Thank you. :)
    • Graham
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    • metro metro tiles size spacer spacers spacing style tile tile spacer tiles what
    • Replies: 44
    • Forum: DIY Tiling Forum
  2. dg-1984

    What adhesive from local shops

    I am just doing some DIY so dont need alot of bags, need adhesive and grout from local shops as I was planning on getting from online store but postage was alot as only buying a few bags. So can anyone recommend any good adhesives that would be available from Toolstation, Screwfix, Topps tiles...
  3. P

    What size notches? Tiger?

    Do you need to increase the bed thickness when tiling a wall with a heavier, thicker tile? Would you use a bigger notch on a 20x20cmx10mm porc. tile over a thin 20X20cm ceramic tile?
  4. D

    Porcelain 600x600 cuts - what can I get away with??

    Hi guys, long time lurker, first time post! I'm about to embark on a rather ambitious DIY project in our new build, tiling the kitchen / diner and the hallway etc. I have been taking a look at the layout and have some questions that can only be answered by experience! I'm going to be laying...
  5. C

    What sub base for tiles

    Hi. I'm after some advise. I am shortly going to be ripping out water damaged patchy chipboard flooring in our utility room. We have purchased the floor tiles ready for this. Can I use 25mm WBP ply fixed to the joists with noggins on the ends and tile straight to this or is this wrong. Any...
  6. Cranbrook

    Anyone know what these are for..

    These came with a Vado shower valve.. Does anyone know what they're for?
  7. kiteboy

    What primer and adhesive - underfloor calcium sulphate

    Hi all Just wondering if there are any recommendations for correct primer and adhesive for a kitchen with underfloor (piped) heating on a calcium sulphate screed Ive was planning on using Bal APD primer and BAL adhesive but Ive just read that BAL stuff is cement based so perhaps no good...
  8. D

    What kind of tile is this, where can I get them from?

    A friend of mine just moved in to a council flat and has these tiles in his bathroom but wants them in his kitchen as well but can't find them any where, they are just under 20" x 20" (I apologise about the poor quality of the photos)
  9. R

    What filler to fix hole in plaster board?

    Hi all, I have a wall that has two layers of plaster board, the wall is in good condition apart from one thing, there is a hole about 4 inches wide by 3 inches high and about 15mm deep, i really don't want to rip down a whole wall due to one hole, can it be filled ready for the wall to be...
    • Romelee
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    • board fix hole plaster plaster board what
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: DIY Tiling Forum
  10. T

    Advice on what I can use to edge existing ceramic tiles

    Happy New Year everyone! I am hoping for some advice please. I have a large area of bog standard white 10mm thick ceramic tiles in the bathroom of my rented home but they don't have the plastic edging to finish the rough unglazed edge. Is there anything I could use to edge the tiles, plastic...
    • Trunky
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    • advice can ceramic ceramic tile ceramic tiles edge tiles what
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  11. D

    What two part adhesive .

    As above, what two part adhesive are people using for quartz tiles .
  12. W

    What to fill this gap with?

    Need to tile my vestibule but theres a large 5 by 4 inch deep gap behind the door that someone has previously filled with wood and expanding foam. What would be best to fill this gap with ready for tile? First thought was just cement but prob would create a rising damp issue there I guess...
  13. A

    UFH was not commisioned before tiling. What to do, except praying?

    Hi, the company that installed my UFH omitted to commission it. I found out about this step after tiling was done. I want to take all measures in order to prevent any cracking/lifting, please offer me some advice. Details of my setup: - cement+sand screed laid April 2018 - around 20 sqm...
  14. Boggs

    So, what would be the dream if not tiling?

    As the title asks, what’s the dream. Mine would be a modest cottage in deepest Cumbria with a bit of land for camping and a few barns to renovate and let out to holiday makers. Not too much stress, plenty of clean air and lots of walking with the dogs. That’s what I’m working for, hopefully...
  15. Andy Allen

    What to get the wife for Christmas...

    struggle with this one every year...!
  16. C

    What is the best preparation for this pleas

    Hi all I've just taken some tiles off a block wall to re tile. I mean a block wall with no render. Yes the tiles stuck very well I want to get all the adhesive off and start again. Some of it is flakey and I'd rather take it all back, level it off and start again. How best to remove the...
    • cornish_crofter
    • Thread
    • best canada preparation this what
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  17. P

    I'm Looking For This Tile Does anyone know what these old tiles are ??

    Hi there I believe these are old b&q tiles? ...I could do with getting hold of a pack,only need 4! I think they are discontinued but does anyone know what the name of them is ?? I might be able to find someone somewhere with a few if i know what they are . Many thanks
  18. T

    Ok - what options do we have?

    It’s a small downstairs shower room so what are the options for this encaustic design. This is how I saw these tiles today, all laid out on the front room floor with 3 interlocking. Not had any contact with the client (it’s through a builder I’ve work with for a few years) but need to know the...
    • Time's Ran Out
    • Thread
    • canada have what
    • Replies: 27
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  19. W

    What is this floor made of?

    Planning on tiling my ground floor living room in old terrace house. First thought was mastic asphalt but pulled a little piece up... is that asbestos underneath whatver the black stuff is?
  20. P

    what type of backing board is best

    Hi..looking for some advice from the professionals please. Not sure if i'm posting in the right place. I have been recently doing my bathroom and was about ready to start tiling when i came across this forum. After removing the old tiles most of the plaster skim came off, so to make the walls...
    • paul westcott
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    • backing best board what
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: DIY Tiling Forum
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