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Now your bathroom is getting close to its finish (tiles grouted) walls painted its time to fit those little accessories that make life easier in a bathroom. In this instance we are putting up a mirror. The main challenge is whether to follow the TILE LINE or the PLUMB LINE. So we make a...

Hi everyone, I thought i would post some pictures of a photo shoot we had done at Diamond Training yesterday for next years calender. As i'm sure you can imagine the lads loved it ha ha. All the best :thumbsup:

Hello all, New member about to attempt to tile my hall and kitchen in slate (400*600*10) for about 30sqm Can anyone recommend a good wet cutter - I need to do a bathroom in travertine next so will use a couple of times. Got a plasplugs pro tiler plus from B&Q because they had one but not sure...

Anyone got/used this? opinions? Or alterative as it has a hefty price tag!

Hi Guys and Gals, As most of you will have already seen the new training session is to held at Diamond Training on 29th May 2009. We have had a reasonable reponse so far but would like to see a few more of you come along. We have decided to give you guys the...

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Hi all, Please take a moment to check out our new Tiling Course site www.diamondtrainingcentre.co.uk And our NEW Plastering Courses site www.diamondplasteringcourses.co.uk If you are thinking about a new career in these trades you wont be disappointed. Thanks for taking the time to read...

How to drill holes into very hard porcelain tiles for fittings. So you've done all the hard work and fixed your porcelain tiles. Well done! Now you need to fix and fit all those fixtures and fittings. A lot of installers run into trouble at this stage if they do not have the right...

Hi everyone, as promised please see attached a few pics of the new refurbishment Diamond Training Centre. I have attached a few before pictures as well of how we took the company over. Basically what we have done downstairs is take the original open space entrance and converted it into a...

A bit tounge up backside but... What a gem you are. Just want everyone to know what top guys use this forum. Helped a man in need. Cheers matey.

Hi all, My name is Zoe, I am the new course administrator at Diamond Training. Anyone calling the centre for information on courses or answers to questions will now come through to me. I am very pleased to be working with the taem at Diamond Training and looking forward to being part of...

Hi everyone, my name is Sam I am the new Training & Development Manager at Diamond Training Centre. I am responsible for ensuring that the highest levels of tuition are maintained at the centre and that all students enrolling on a course are given the most in depth training possible. Since...

Diamond Training is pleased to announce, that we have formed a partnership with Chichester College to deliver NVQ Levels 2 & 3 in the following trade areas. Wall & Floor Tiling Plastering Solid and Fibrous Painting & Decorating Bricklaying Roof Tiling Carpentry We are able to...

when it comes to the final tile ie against a wall,what method do you use to get your cut. 1. use an angle finder (which you can buy from NETTor TRADE TILER) 2. TURN A TILE ON REVERSE AND MARK AT BOTH SIDES 3. SOME OTHER WAY I have recently been shown a different way which is...

Got some bits to cut porcelain tiles approx 8mm. Now I know you'll probably call me a mug LOL. But for logistic reasons I got some B+Q pro bits. First tile I cut went through ok second cut was a nightmare. I dropped the drill down to medium torque but the bit and tile got very hot and the bit...

Hi to all just trying to setup as self employed, always open to advice:huh2:

can anyone how to me on this subject please ? many thanks.

having nightmares already about a job i start monday, my first large (ish) diamond pattern floor in a hexagonal shape. Im good with the centre lines and working out my cuts but realise that datum lines will help alot, the oly diamond floor i have done previous was 3 sq m and was a doddle too...

evening guys am new to the trade and feel like its going well but have a quote tommorow thats making me scratch my head. 7sq m diamond pattern in a hexagonal shape:mad2: consrvatory floor. i rerally have no idea as to how long to give myself, i work relatively quick but obviously want to set...

which do you find is the best way to set out and starting point for a diamond pattern floor? I was going to find centre lines and check for decent size cuts at edges as a normal square patterned floor. Then using the centre chalk line on the longest part of the floor as a guide, butter the tiles...