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Tiles are usually thin, square or rectangular coverings manufactured from hard-wearing material such as ceramic, stone, metal, baked clay, or even glass. They are generally fixed in place in an array to cover roofs, floors, walls, edges, or other objects such as tabletops. Alternatively, tile can sometimes refer to similar units made from lightweight materials such as perlite, wood, and mineral wool, typically used for wall and ceiling applications. In another sense, a tile is a construction tile or similar object, such as rectangular counters used in playing games (see tile-based game). The word is derived from the French word tuile, which is, in turn, from the Latin word tegula, meaning a roof tile composed of fired clay.
Tiles are often used to form wall and floor coverings, and can range from simple square tiles to complex or mosaics. Tiles are most often made of ceramic, typically glazed for internal uses and unglazed for roofing, but other materials are also commonly used, such as glass, cork, concrete and other composite materials, and stone. Tiling stone is typically marble, onyx, granite or slate. Thinner tiles can be used on walls than on floors, which require more durable surfaces that will resist impacts.

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    Hairline Fracture in Wall Tiles - What could be the cause?

    Hi lads, Just been back to a wet room job i done over a year ago and two of the wall tiles (opposite wall to the shower) going into the corner have slight crack lines on them, you can see them but can't feel any lipage, (i used webber low dust rsf) I will replace them no problem...
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    Cracked wall tiles with NMP

    Hey people Been a long time since i was last on here! I've had a customer come back to me with some cracked tiles in his bathroom. Its 12mm no more ply, I've called them and apparently it has to be glued on the joins AND to the stud work, who knew? Anyone else had any issues with this? I've...
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    Best adhesive for terracotta wall tiles?

    Hi all, I'm a keen DIYer and about to embark on my first major tiling job, I've done a few bits and pieces before but nothing on this scale. I'll be tiling our kitchen & utility room between the worktops and wall units with terracotta tiles (Mexican glazed "Talavera" tiles, 4"x4") and I'm...
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    Advice Needed On Using Mosaic And Large Format Wall Tiles

    I'm going to be tiling this week in my bathroom, it's been bashed off back to the brick and plasterboarded and tanked and the walls are pretty much square and plumb, but there's a small amount of concaveness to one of the walls, it's only a few mm, but someone mentioned to me that I may struggle...
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    Large Format Limestone Wall Tiles

    Morning - I'm about to start a wet room in a couple of weeks using large format limestone tiles (600x600x20mm) which will be my first time using this size and type of tile. If anyone has any tips or advice, it would be much appreciated. These are to be set on the walls, not floor. They are a...
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    Dot And Dab Wall Tiles In A Shower?

    Hi guys. I have a couple of showers that need tiling (one a corner unit, the other a walk in affair). I have previously asked on another thread the best way to waterproof the showers and ensure a trouble free life without leaks; resulting in the use of a brilliant tanking system from mapei...
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    Wall Tiles Floor Tiles

    Got some 600 by600 gulf stone to fix in shower area Normally tank with ardexwpc but worried about weight limits Anyone know the max it can safely carry Cheers
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    Possible Damage To Wall Tiles, Please Advise.

    Hello everyone My names Bob And was just wondering if anyone can help? Recently moved into a new property which has been great, however, a small problem with our tiles in our shower cubicle. Basically it looks like the tiles are starting to come off or something. Is it water getting behind...
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    Tiling over wall tiles?

    been doing bathrooms for several years now but about to visit first client that has requested over tiling. Not had to deal with it before so unsure how to approach it (other than saying I'll only do it if I can rip it out and start again as per normal). ive seen on here that people over tile...
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    Porcelanosa Nepal Marfil Wall Tiles

    I have no idea if I am doing this right as new to this but I am after the above, Porcelanosa Nepal Marfil Wall Tile, if anyone can help. Thank you.
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    Damp/Wet Patches On Wall Tiles

    Hi ! After laying of the wall tiles of the size 13" x 10" (Joint-Free) patches have started to appear on them and don't seem to be drying up. Is there a problem with the tiles or in the method of laying of the tiles ? Could you please suggest a solution for the drying the patches along with the...
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    Discontinued b&q colours wall tiles

    I'm looking for 12 B&Q Colours wall tiles - CWOANA309898 98x98x6.5mm in Natural Wall (cream) thank you
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    Shower wall tiles - slight movement, grout cracked?

    Hi all, I am just looking for some advice regarding my shower room. I have a newish house (2.5 years old, Taylor Wimpey build) About 4 weeks ago after having a shower I noticed a small water stain right by the shower door on the outside of the shower room which is in-line with the bottom row...
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    Discontinued tile help - B&Q Palace Travertine Dark Wall Tiles

    Hi, 5 years ago I had my bathroom walls completely tiled with: B&Q Palace Travertine Dark Wall Tiles 485mm X 340mm EAN: 5010921353784 The tiles are actually ceramic and appear discontinued. Any ideas how I can get hold of a couple of packs. Changing the bathroom configuration around and need...
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    Wall Tiles Used As Floor Tiles

    Hi. Just wondering if anybody has had any issues with a certain range of Johnson tiles. It says on the box that they can be used on walls/floors but they don't seem very hard to me. They just feel and look like wall tiles I have been back to few of the jobs where they have been used and I...
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    Which Grout For Porcelain Wall Tiles With 2mm (small) Grout Joint?

    What grout would you use on a 600x300 porcelain tile thats going on a wall with 2mm joints...
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    Adhesive / Aligning Floor & Wall Tiles / Where to start?!

    Hi All, I am looking for some advice on my tiling project. I have tiled quite a few floors before, but this is the first time I have tiled walls! I would be grateful if you could answer the following questions: 1) The Tiles are large size 600 x 300mm which adhesive do you recommend? The...
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    Looking for discontinued porcelanosa wall tiles - factory moka

    Please help! They went out about 18 months ago and cannot find them anywhere! Need at least 5.. They are the facory moka wall tiles 900 x 316 thank you :)))
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    Victorian / Edwardian Porch Wall tiles

    Hi there! I am having a tough time to find replacement tiles for our front porch..so, I wanted to check if anybody sells, or know where to buy, Burgundy/Chestnut coloured, square, 3inch, wall tiles for the side of the outdoor porch. Thanks! Henrik
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    Dry Mapei Grout Removal From Textured Porceiain Wall Tiles

    Hi I have just grouted my newly fitted ABK Reworks Multi Beige 600x300 Porcelain wall tiles with Mapei Ultracolour beige grout. The tiles are textured matt to look like natural stone. The problem is the grout has ended up going into the surface undulations and I have been unable to clean it...

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