tiling job

Hi we excitedly choose some porcelain floor tiles for our kitchen and bathroom, but think the tradesman did a poor job of laying. Is there any way of rescuing without starting all over again? It's like walking on a rope bridge the floor is so uneven. So disappointed and feel very hard done by...

Hi all. In line with my other thread asking for some opinions on tiling layouts for my bathroom reno redo, here are some pictures showing why I’m not happy with the current install. Let me know if I’m just being fussy. I supplied the tile, which was approved by the tiler (who was also the...

Have a bathroom installation in process. Has become clear that the company is not good at tiling. First of all, they tiled at different levels on opposite walls, so when the adjoining wall was tiled, the tiles didn't line up. They re-did it, but have left a gap between the ceiling and tiles of...

My wife and I recently had a new kitchen and bathroom fitted and we’re not best pleased with the finish. Are we wrong to be unhappy about this tiling job? We’d appreciate some feedback from the experts please. Thank you

Been away for a while and notice that the "Job of the Month" feature seems to have been discontinued. Was it due to lack of interest?

Hi guys, I'm currently on my first job after finishing the 9 day course with UK Pro Tiling Training, which I must add was absolutely brilliant!!! So after removing the 7m2 area of mosaic tiles the plaster behind the tiles just crumbled off the wall due to previous leaks. 2 -...

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 all, I've just had 4m2 of white bevelled metro tiles done in my kitchen by a guy who according to reviews is always really neat, tidy etc. After a day and a half of work, he has finished and left. Looking from afar, it looks OK but looking up close it is anything but neat and tidy and has...

Hi there Currently doing the final prep for a wet room, should be ready in approx 6 weeks. Wall sizes are as follows 2.2m wide x 2.2m high - 4.8sqm 2.2m wide x 2.2m high with a window 1.2 x 1.2m - 3.4sqm 1.8m wide x 2.2m high - 4 sqm Walls to be done in metro tiles 10x20cm, window reveal to be...

We recently had a bathroom fitting in who said he used dot and dab to fix tiles to the wall and in the shower areas and also stated that any gaps behind tiles e.g. Mosaics would get filled in by grout so it would be fine. We can however hear what we think are some voids behind the large format...

Getting a bathroom regrouted, bit concerned tiler has only taken the top layer of old grout out. Thought at least 3mm of tile sides needed exposing for the new grout to adhere? Please let me know your opinions.

Looking for a low cost efficient tiler for large 120 sqm job. Brand new flat as a pancake anyhdrite screed and large format tiles on single storey barn conversion should make it a v. straightfwd job. A few posts and lights to cut around but mostly straightforward. Will prime and clean so all...

Looking for help with repairing a tile in shower. Here is image of tile problem. I have decided to regrout floor and have the other piece of tile to fit. Plan at moment is to fill space with tile glue, glue and replace tile and regrout. My questions are - Will tile glue be ok to fill the gap...

While I'm waiting for tradesmen to see to my bathroom, I'm going to finish this job. Please excuse any totally stupid questions. Small kitchen I've had installed for convenience: sink run by dottigirl posted Apr 13, 2018 at 5:53 AM cooker run by dottigirl posted Apr 13, 2018 at 5:56 AM There...

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Hi all, really looking for advice here. Really want to spend some time improving the garden this year and I have some really ugly low brick walls on the patio which I was planning on tiling. I've never tiled before so wanted to get some advice on if this was actually possible (tile straight...

Hi All, Long term lurker, first time poster, so be gentle! Cracking site, picked up loads from here, so hats off to you all. Ok I know you all like a bit of background, so a while ago I did a course after hating my office job and successfully doing some tiling jobs round the house and then for...

Customer said there is a slight dip in floor ! 16 architraves, skirting in situ !