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hi, doing a diy job of filing our kitchen using metro tiles for b&q. We have started and have used the 4mm tile spacers but now we’ve realised that we probably should’ve used smaller. Is it going to look awful? Has anyone use 4mm before? We’ve chosen anthracite tiles and white grout. Should we...

Hey guys. Long time reader, first time poster. I've got 42mm between my current concrete slab (insulated) and my desired final floor level (tiles) How do I overlay my pipes? Is there a thin screed that can be applied over the pipes? Alternatively I was thinking of making some DIY overlay...

I (DIY'er) am going to tile my bathroom and en suite and have purchased 600 X 600 porcelain tiles. Initially after reading many posts on here I was going to get a DeWalt d24000 but I can't justify the cost as I'm not a tiler plus the missus would probably use it on me if she found out the cost...

I have a few tiling jobs will be doing over next few months, just DIY but going to get a grinder and good blades. I have other Bosch tools so was going to stick with them as I like the brand but also as I have the batteries and saw the cordless grinder. The batteries I have are only 2ah one but...

Hi all, Just a quick post to say Hi. I brought my first house about 18 months ago, and as time passes more and more DIY jobs arise. Some out of choice, some not :) My first job ever was laying engineered wood flooring. My second biggest job (starting this Sat) tiling kitchen splash back, about...

Hi all, just joined but have been browsing the forums for a while. Keen DIY'er and like to do what I can myself so advise and experience will be saught after. Cheers David.

As the thread title suggests really. Just looking for some pictures really or if anyone has put a magnetic access panel in it? Thanks

So, what's up chaps why does nobody post any photos of there jobs, finished or work in progress ? We all love to see photos. There once was a show us your work thread but that dried up some time ago.

Hi all, thanks for having me. I've always been inspired by my dad who has, over the past 30 years, renovated my family home adding his own personal perfectionist touch. So I managed to save up enough money to put down a deposit on a house and I've been renovating it back from brick over the...

Hello tilers, My name is Caley and I thought I would introduce myself to this forum that I stumbled upon having done some preliminary research. I really do the value forums such as these as they are a fountain of knowledge and truly help inexperienced people such as myself from making...

So this is my first time using SLC, it's Mapei ULTRAPLAN 3240. Once I was coming to the end of the mix I notice a sludge at the bottom, I assume because I've mixed too fast *Facepalm. I mixed half a 25kg bag. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I'm worried the mixed might be too wet now...

Really enjoy DIY. So much so that I am finding new things to do even if they don't need it. Joined this forum to see if I could discuss how to make my own underfloor heating for laminate flooring or if I buy a mat, 500mm X 600mm.

I'm looking to install an electric gate in my driveway, anyone know any reputable online companies for supply only?

Hi folks, new to the forum and I'm a DIY novice with no tiling experience to speak of. Been reading through the forum recently and got some great tips and I'm considering a tiling course further down the line. Quick question for those with more experience; started tiling my kitchen splashback...

Hi guys Would appreciate any opinions or advice on the below 3 pictures please: Tiles 100x200 flat metro with 2mm spacers Red Lines are 90 Degree internal corners, white bit is the window As you walk into the room the middle wall is directly infront with the window to the left and the full...

Evening chaps. DIY disaster here. Renovating my bathroom. Going to be laying a LOT of tiles (nice wee metro tiles). Thought I'd join and what not so I can thank people for advice and ask questions.

Hi guys and gals. This might be in the wrong forum area so I do apologise. It’s also my first post so please be gentle. I need some advice on advised installation steps for UFH. So I’m currently having a large dining, kitchen, living area renovated. We have an electrician install Prowarm...

I'm moving into an basement aparment and it's currently very badly lit and has this huge fireplace. I plan on put up some LED lighting to fix that problem, but I want to make the fireplace pop out and make a statement. And this without damaging the fireplace. The fireplace is not, will not, and...

So over last few weeks I along with @Mark Frost have been on a project that @jonnyc had invited me on to. A new build in leafy Surrey, consisting of two extraordinarily large ensuites, his and hers, a downstairs cloak and a pool room bathroom to be done in a few weeks time. All in Flaviker 2.4...

Just saying hello and thanks to thise offering advice in this community. :thumbsup: