Hi Everyone, I've got a floor that is constructed with OSB. The construction is very rigid and solid. I also have a large number of old tomettes (natural clay, unglazed) that I would like to use on the floor. Any advise on laying, adhesives etc. would be gratefully received.
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Does anyone know how I go about working on a Construction site please? I recently completed level 2 diploma in wall & floor tiling and will be completing the 5 year CSCS course end of May.
I'm just not sure who to contact to get work and if they will take me on as a newbie with...
I'm preparing, a raised patio with retaining walls, I've been told to use a concrete/screed base, leaving approx 30mm for a 20mm porcelain tile and adhesive.
I've been told to fit ditra mat, or ditra drain 8 to drain any water that may get under the tiles, to stop water freezing underneath and...
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Any members or sponsors going to be at this event?
We have decided to head down there on the 9th to meet with @FIXRADIO before their awards later in the evening.
(Have you nominated anyone? If not you can here)
So if you see us knocking about there say hello to us, it's always...
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Have a wetroom to create in an extension & just wanted to clarify a couple of issues.
The wetroom is 1st floor on timber joists.
I am using an Aqua Dec tray with UFH.
My question is with the tray being 22mm at the perimeter how can I install any insulation board (Wedi or the like) & SLC to...
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First time here and hoping this is an easy question!
I am installing a wet room upstairs and going back to joists but I also want to install low profile wet underfloor heating (I already have it), what will give me the best surface to tile on and support a bath on top?
So I was planning...
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as the title suggests. I gave 5 wet room trays to do. 3 are 1700 x 800mm and 2 are 2m x 1.8m!
They are all on the first floor and are on solid ( block and beam ) floor. The sections for the trays has been formed and the rooms are screeded. The gaps for the trays are unscreeded with 50mm...
Hi there folks, I'm a newbie to this forum so apols if I commit a gaffe or two. Quick question if I may, my plumber has offered me two choices regarding the construction of a wet room. Either Marmox sheets or moisture board which would then be tanked. After a bit of impartial advice as to which...
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Could you help young people learn skills for employment in construction?
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Hi guys,
im thinking of taking the week or 2 week course with construction skills college in stoke on Trent. Initially I want to learn to tile to complete some projects at home (bathroom and kitchen wall and floors) to see how much I enjoy it and to see if its something I would like take up. If...
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I think I'd heard of straw walls but I'd never actually seen them until last week.
Plumber left me with this nice wall to tile. Told him its not really in a good state to tile, he was a little surprised, it'll be alright, I said yeah, apart from the damp ply and the straw that's falling to...
hi i was wondering any info from anyone whos trained there or is planning o going on a 10 day tiling course i was also wondering do you need a nvq in tiling to get a cscs card thanks
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Im hoping somebody can help me out here,
I have just prepped a kitchen floor at my parents house but forgot to apply the fibreglass tape to thermal construction floor boards, is this going to be a problem?
The boards (warmup 6mm) have been stuck on with cement adhesive and iv laid...
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Able skills are pleased to announce that we have gained approval for the delivery of CSkills Level 3 qualifications in all of our construction subjects which include:-
Wall and Floor Tiling, Plastering, Bricklaying, Carpentry and Painting and Decorating.
Following on from our successful...
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i am interested in doing a 10 day tiling course nvq level 1 does that mean i will be nvq qualified as anyone been on these courses and will i be able to tile with confidence and get paid work thanks
Hi all,
I have been reading up on all the good advice and guides here on this forum but still wanted to do a final check with peoples opinions and expertise if I could?
I have put aquapanel up on the walls that will form the corner where the shower is based. The rest has WBP ply over the...
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Construction output will fall 3% this year with the loss of 45,000 jobs across the sector, according to the latest forecast by CITB-ConstructionSkills.
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Construction output figures from the Office for National Statistics for October, showed that construction output has fallen both compared to the previous month and to a year earlier, as the long predicted public sector spending cuts begin to bite.
Construction output figures from the Office for...
December data signalled a solid rise in UK construction sector output, extending the period of sustained expansion to 12 months.
December data signalled a solid rise in UK construction sector output, extending the period of sustained expansion to 12 months. for more information on this topic...