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  1. R

    How to fill gap between tiles and worktop?

    Hi, I’ve tiled my kitchen but went with the wrong line so there is a gap between the bottom of the tiles and the kitchen worktop. I think it is too large to fill neatly with Silicon. Any other ideas? There is an internal corner strip from wickes that I’ve used behind the sink but I’d have to...
  2. M

    Setting Out Tavertine Tiles Around Sink & Worktop - Different Height - Advice Needed

    Hi Everyone, This is my first post. I'm looking to tile around my cloakroom corner sink with tavertine mosaic tiles, then along the adjoining wall along a worktop (see attached pics). I'm looking to use jasmine grout with these tiles, but am undecided about edging trim (white, beige, none? I'd...
  3. J

    do i have to Silicon around kitchen worktop?

    1st- when doing a kitchen splashback, when finishing off do you have to Silicon around the bottom where the tiles sit on the worktop?? 2nd- are there any methods when using adhesive to mix in the wall sealant with it so you dont have to wait for the walls to dry before tiling ? thanks ..
  4. D

    Any ideas on this worktop?

    Afternoon all about to tile a kitchen and noticed the worktop seems to be out around the window. What would be the best option in this situation? Thanks in advance.
  5. P

    Worktop not quite level

    This seems like a good place to get a reliable answer. I have a worktop which is 7 foot long and 2 feet in depth. Used to have shelving one end and a small compartment the other and which held my PC. I've taken the shelving out and attached one end to my plasterboard wall. When I say I, I...
  6. H

    Finishing granite worktop?

    Not sure if this is the place to put this, but I couldn't find anywhere more suitable. I'm re-purposing some granite worktops I was given for my utility room. It's white with black flecks. I've cut it down to size - it is a long piece with a cut-out for a large belfast sink. Using my Flex...
  7. K

    Tiles over the kitchen worktop.

    Hooray at last my kitchen is fitted and I can T*I*L*E to my heart's content dans le cuisine!!! I'll start at worktop level and work up - my fitter has put a bead of Silicon around the edge that the tiles will hide. Should the tiles sit flush to the worktop or should I insert a spacer between...
  8. D

    Dave the worktop man

    Hi all. I'm a worktop fitting specialist in East Sussex. I often replace worktops without needing retiling. I also fit new worktops and get asked for good tilers. I also sometimes need to find a few tiles. Cheers Dave the worktop man
  9. W

    Granite worktop

    ive got a customer who has left a plum on his granite worktop and its stained the surface. Anyone got an ideas on getting the stain out. I can get lithofin products local,it's just I don't want to ruin it by using the wrong cleaner.
  10. G

    Worktop Or Spacer?

    In the process of tiling my kitchen walls between below my kitchen units and the worktop. I was going to start tiling with the tile resting on the worktop and working up to the unit. However, a chap and keen DIYer told me to sit the tile on a 2mm spacers to allow the bead of Silicon to seal...
  11. L

    Tiled Bathroom Worktop

    A new one for me, and i have been dreading it. Tilling a bathroom worktop, To be precise three bathroom worktops all with mosaics. I have never been asked to do this before, I'm guessing it can't be too difficult (I hope :) ), my plan is to fit 18mm ply and then hardi over the top. Then...
  12. R

    where to start with kitchen worktop

    When you tile about a kitchen work top where do you start. I dont rwally want to place it above worktop in case the units etc and uneaven. Where would i start to tile about a ki5chen worktop?
  13. chris.tiling

    Worktop surface protector

    I have used rolls of pink multi surface protector to stick to customers worktops (similar to the clear carpet stuff) when doing their kitchens for a while now without issue, but have had a recent customer come back to me saying it has left residue marks and they have tried to remove them with a...
  14. M

    Tiling onto warped worktop

    Hi i went to view a job a few days a go..Kitchen splashback. the worktops were solid oak. but the joiner has only oiled the topside and not the bottom. hence major cupping/warping...only option would be to shape the tiles to the worktop...how much gap would you guys reccomend 4mm?.....was...
  15. P

    Scratched worktop

    Is there anyway of repairing a scratch on a worktop only a small one about 1 1/2 in long, actually thought it was a hair at first. It s a normal worktop, and not high gloss. Any help appreciated.
  16. M

    10mm square brushed chrome onto worktop?

    Hi people I hate seeing grout/sealent onto a kitchen worktop has anyone got any idea's what else can be used...my first thought is tile trim if i opt for the square atleast it will marry up at any end where the tile trim goes vertical :-)....only down side it could collect dirt under it with...
  17. M

    Tiling onto worktop

    Hi just a quick question, how do you prefer to finish your tiles onto a worktop, trim, grout, Silicon or caulk?
  18. G

    Tiles for Gloss white kitchen with walnut worktop

    Hi, I'm new here but have read a few forums and saw one in particular... attached. I can't seem to find any tiles like this - can anyone advise me please? Or perhaps suggest another style/colour tile that would work? Thanks
  19. A

    Correct way to tile a wall next to a worktop

    Hi im tiling for the 1st time a 2 metre wide wall in the kitchen with 15cm x 15 tiles but the tiles will need to come up to the level of the worktop on my right. I can then continue my tiles around the worktop so the grout lines match at the corner. I know i must start in the middle of the wall...
  20. S

    600 x 600 Porcelain tiles on a worktop

    From other posts I've found that 600 x 600 Porcelain tiles are suitable for worktops but which adhesive and what thickness? If I diy do I need a longer setting time? The grout suggested is epoxy but would Silicon be suitable? I propose to edge the front of the worktop with timber, what...

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