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    Porcelain Tiles come away from Adhesive after 7 years

    Hey guys, first time poster so be kind! I had some porcelain tiles fitted in 2012, in the conservatory with underfloor heating. The same tiles have been laid throughout the ground floor of the property. Recently, myself and my wife noticed a hollow sound when our daughter threw a tennis ball...
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    Tilers Forums - 10 years for timeless John !!

    No that’s not a custodial sentence, just my 10th anniversary of being on this great forum! 21st February 2009 I found out how to browse the internet and tilersforums.com came up one lovely Saturday morning. My wife has the date in her deep subconscious because that was the day I was lost in the...
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    Did this Forum have major changes last few years?

    I used to be a regular forum member joining post 2000 unsure exactly. Went quiet for a few years and could not login end of last year. Able to locate my old posts and threads etc. Anyway, reported this and had my user name activated again, not sure how, but now have zero history, that was there...
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    You favourite tool of the last couple of years

    .......the thread title says it all. Can be any type of tool- power, hand etc. Mine has to be the Cordless Mixer. Mixes up a few bags of adhesive on one battery. Love it.
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    4 years away from the forum

    hi I’m not a new member but I’ve been away from the forum for about 4 years while I’ve been sorting family and life issues out not going to bore you with it all. over the last few years I’ve done some great work nothing special but feel I’m back on my game hope to share a few pics with you all
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    45 years - it’s time to put down my trowels!

    My illness a month ago brought home to me just how old I’d reached! My wife has been telling me for years that I should retire, sell the house and tour the world in my twilight years - so today I’ve decided That’s it - I’am off! Not much more to add really - I’ve thoroughly enjoyed this trade -...
  7. Andy Allen

    New years resolution

    Any one got any new years resolution..
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    New Years Eve, Party Time

    Have a good one you reprobates :)
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    Mosaic wall - Gone in 30 years!

    MOSAIC - WALL OF ' GATES ' - ELDON SQ. by timeless john posted Apr 29, 2009 at 4:29 PM In the recent redevelopment of a major shopping centre this mosaic work has disappeared. I looked but it’s not on show so presumed removed. Working alongside Tommy Richards we completed this ‘ Wall of Gates’...
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    I have changed career after 30 years

    Hi all... I have changed career after 30 years and am starting up as a 'handyman', which will involve bathroom refits and tiling. I have done lots of personal tiling over the years but never charged anyone for it.....that is a daunting prospect. I want to ensure I provide the best service...
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    I'm Looking For This Tile Roughly purchased from b&q 6 years ago

    Hi I am looking for this tile which is discontinued from bnq it's a floor tile 33cm x33cm. I am pretty sure it was made in turkey but that's about all I know, I would be very grateful if anyone could give me any more info as in the name of it would be a great help. Thanks Fazz
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    Hi.I have just finished 10 years with Hopkins homes.

    Hi guys.I'm looking for a new tiling role.I have just finished 10 years working for Hopkins homes,and looking for a new challenge. Any where in the country.thanks dean
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    H.E. Olby Barhroom store 110 years on.

    Few weeks ago I was asked to tile a few displays for one of, if not the oldest bathroom store in London, H.E. Olby in Lewisham High Street. Although officially they report it was opened in 1912, it was actually first opened in 1905/6. It was a fascinating place to look around for sure, they used...
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    Back on the tools after a few years!

    Hi fellow tilers! Newbie to the forum! I began tiling in 2009 but ventured back to the dark (employed) side in 2013. I've been working in a local tile showroom for a few years but missed the sore knees, bad back and aching for arms so much I'm going back on the tools in a couple of weeks...
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    Montolit Cutter - Masterpiuma

    I watched the You Tube demo other day on the Masterpiuma P3 cutter. I'm fancying buying one to replace my Tx700 which is tired and struggles with some porcxelains and slim cuts. Anybody got one and what do you think?
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    WF Tiling - Tiler in Lincolnshire - 18 Years Experience

    Fully Qualified and Insured Wall and floor tilers
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    First problem in 10 years....

    Hi all, I'm new to the forum but ive been tiled for around 12 years with no major problems until today.......happy new year ‍♂️ So I finished laiding a floor on the 4th of December 40m2 in total, 32m2 onto a new concrete screed (not slurry screed) with piped Ufh and 8m2 onto existing contrete...
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    Happy New Year

    Happy New Year to all my friends of tf. I for 2016 I finished. until 2017 does not work
  19. Andy Allen

    New years resolution

    What's your new year's resolution going to be.....
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    White grout that looks grubby after a few years...

    I hear white grout looks great at first but soon starts to look shabby - can I prevent this from the start using a sealant of some kind?

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