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What’s the background wall surface and what’s the body of the tile made of?
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Aajek replied to the thread UK Tiling exterior doorway wall.It’s a plastered wall that is painted. I was thinking about either fixing some tile backer boards, prime and tile. The other option is...
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Aajek replied to the thread UK Tiling exterior doorway wall.Thanks, just seen some on there. Went to local tile that only sells 20kg bags and assumed that was standard size.
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Dave replied to the thread UK Tiling exterior doorway wall.You can get a bag in screwfix for a tenner.
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Aajek replied to the thread UK Tiling exterior doorway wall.Thanks for your reply. I thought that would be the answer. Just a shame you can’t buy small bags cement based adhesive.
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Tile Marble Granite replied to the thread No grout?.send pictures of the tile -
Has anyone ever installed wall or floor tile with little or no gap between tiles? Is it advisable? Tia.
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Friends of ours = From UKTilingForum.co.uk We have some friends of ours that have always helped us out when we needed a hand with... -
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Welcome to the Number 1 FREE Brilliant UK Tiling Forum = From UKTilingForum.co.uk Welcome to UK Tiling Forum, the free resource for wall...
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Dave replied to the thread UK Tiling exterior doorway wall.You need to use a bagged cement based adhesive. Ready mixed is not fit for purpose
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Dave reacted to ColinWatters's post in the thread Can you spot the error in setting out for wall tiling in this photo? with Like.
I've seen far worse from a "professional". I once rented a house and the nice tiles in the shower were loose. The agent sent a...
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If you have received all the advice you needed, or just want to take a break from the forum, you can deactivate your account at any...
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Tile Marble Granite replied to the thread Can you spot the error in setting out for wall tiling in this photo?.The small tile cuts look bad on the wall, the PVA strip too short to cover the gap entirely. The box/shelf looks like it is lower or...
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AHi, I have a very small area (1m.sq) on an exterior doorway entrance wall to tile. I would prefer not to use ready mix adhesive but...
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Andy Rhodes posted a comment on the media item spot-the-mistake.jpg.Personally for myself the cut to the bath is too small anything less then half a tile chance of tile moving when using bath Small cut to... -
WWesley replied to the thread Can you spot the error in setting out for wall tiling in this photo?.Almost like there was no thought given to layout !.
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Ggembrain replied to the thread Can you spot the error in setting out for wall tiling in this photo?.Naah, always good to add a focal point with a few 2cm strips!
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Dave replied to the thread Show us your DIY tiled projects!.Used to be very popular those tiles. Made by Vitra.
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Dave replied to the thread Priming with Bond It SBR.That is a dispersion adhesive and needs a porous background for the adhesive to key too. It holds to the capillaries in the surface. If...
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Dave replied to the thread Priming with Bond It SBR.4 parts water to 1 primer. I find sbr can skin and peel. You want it to soak in and create a barrier when using a cement based adhesive...
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Dave replied to the thread Priming with Bond It SBR.Prime it with a mixture of 4:1 x 2 coats. Don’t use a neat mix or it will just skin and peel off.
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Dave replied to the thread UK Wall prep for large format porcelain.Check the weight of your tiles per sqr mtr. They should be fine to fix to 12.5mm plasterboard. ( no skimming). If there’s a wet area (...
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Hi - Had reason to do a quick fix for a neighbour the other day and she had a Fix&Grout Ready Mixed Product from Everbuild. Only a fix...
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Tile Marble Granite replied to the thread Water Damaged Old School Shower Repair Job.Good thing you fixed it and no longer leaks. I like the marble slab niche.
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Tile Marble Granite reacted to TRAVISINFLA's post in the thread Water Damaged Old School Shower Repair Job with Like.
walls weren't much better no coverage, I redid floor and bench, waterproofing, builder did walls but I watched like a hawk, and provided...
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Tile Marble Granite replied to the thread Water Damaged Old School Shower Repair Job.I can see them pictures now. Water damaged 100%
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Tile Marble Granite reacted to TRAVISINFLA's post in the thread Water Damaged Old School Shower Repair Job with Like.
because you dont know what cant you see, like mine it was cracks, I just thought it was a tile issue, but u knew it was underneath
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Tile Marble Granite reacted to TRAVISINFLA's post in the thread Water Damaged Old School Shower Repair Job with Like.
You caught this one too. New build. Sloppy. No waterproofing, double tile on top, worse under everything
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ttt tiling replied to the thread Husqvarna TS-230F running noisy.I’ve had two of these saws , best I’ve ever had , unfortunately no longer available , done the motor bearings on both , which is almost... -
Don't mind me while I bump up some older but good threads. If you can contribute to the thread, go ahead. But if it's nothing for you...
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Is that grouted ? If it is that needs to be re grouted as there is many holes in the joints that will lead too a failed floor especially...
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Tile Marble Granite replied to the thread Efflorescence issue.There is water sitting on the floor, no pitch down towards the drain. You can stain the grout joints, or you can rake out and regrout.
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Dave replied to the thread Efflorescence issue.Looks more like lime residue to me tbh. Are there any powdery deposits or is it just staining?
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Tile Marble Granite reacted to Coddey's post in the thread UK Tile backing board adhesive and application with Like.
I'm having a nightmare trying to establish product info from distributors. For example, Jackoboard: Installation instructions say put...
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Thanks, so no room for expansion is okay as long as it's just in a few spots? Also, won't the grout just fall out in that last 1/8"...
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Dave replied to the thread How much should I worry about this?.Hi. Silicone around the frame and no worries about the other bit.
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Tile Marble Granite replied to the thread Efflorescence issue.Try to scrape a small portion with a Stanley blade, see how it goes.
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Hi! Hoping for some advice on fixing this efflorescence. Only have this issue in the shower. Have the same tiles elsewhere without...
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Tile Marble Granite reacted to UKTT Darren's post in the thread UK Tiling Courses at UK Pro Tiling Training with Like.
We have been a member on the tilers forums pretty much from the start in 2006, we are one of the original, longest and highest rated...
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Tile Marble Granite replied to the thread Aus Wanted: 1-2 Sqm of Porcelonosa GLASS BLANCO 31.6cm X 90cm tiles.You would think Porcelanosa should have that tile or something that match the tile in question. Did you call them?
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Tile Marble Granite reacted to STMDevelopments's post in the thread Aus Wanted: 1-2 Sqm of Porcelonosa GLASS BLANCO 31.6cm X 90cm tiles with Like.
Hello, Anyone got any left over tiles need 2 to repair a client shower installed in 2014. Tile cracked due to heavy lefroy brooks...
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Tile Marble Granite replied to the thread Waterproofing options for new shower room.The ledge, waterproof it well and install a slab on top with a 3/4 overleap and insert it under the wall tile if possible. The ledge...
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Tile Marble Granite reacted to Givey Tago's post in the thread Waterproofing options for new shower room with Like.
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