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Looking for some advice on the Wedi system.
I’m installing a Wedi Fundo Riolito Neo 1200 x 800mm former on a suspended timber floor (25mm ply on joists with Wedi board over rest of floor...
- Elliss
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I recently installed a new ensuite walk in shower using Abacus Single Fall tray former. I had to build a timber raised platform to sit on the concrete floor (in a flat).
I topped with 18mm...
- Oli1234
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I am just about to install a shower but need to extend the current tiles to the ceiling (currently has 4 rows) around two end walls and the bath.
I am concerned if I remove the current...
- Tiggy777
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Hey guys new member here I've been tiling for almost 8 years I have a customer that would like a curbless steam shower with marble tiles floor to ceiling and electric heat system underneath these...
- Haywardicus
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Hi guys my name is Lauren, I really need some hard to get advice and my tiling experience is limited. The floor in my grandmother's shower in an old second story bathroom is a bit flexible and the...
- Lauren 1985
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Hi,
I'm new to the forum (and tiling / bathrooms) and appreciate the many threads that I have been learning from. If anyone had a moment to comment on the tanking and drain plan for my new attic...
- perquafee
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I’m planning on tiling a shower area and was wondering what size trowel is best. Was thinking 6mm. We have 300x600x8mm porcelain tiles and it’s going directly onto bonded plasterboard. Any help...
- Andy-80
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I'm sorry to be asking more questions, but I'm quite worried about my current tiler's work.
After further inspecting his progress I note that the wall tiles are installed hard down onto the...
- Oddbod
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Hi. Having shower tiled - porcelain tiles on waterproof insulation board. Wall is not straight so tiler is using adhesive to level the tiles. However there are some big voids behind the edges of...
- Mickey21
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Hello,
I’m doing a DIY bathroom job and would be very grateful for some advice.
The bathroom is in a 2nd floor flat in a converted Victorian house. The bathroom walls for the corner into...
- LiamH83
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What's your tiling question? Pictures can be added.is this acceptable tiling?
- Annham
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About to use Classi-Seal during a shower tray install for the first time. The instructions cover only up to adding the strip to the tray, and I have some questions for next steps:
When...
- andy_7
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Recently had new bathroom installed, is it acceptable to have the shower screen fitted onto the wall or should it have been onto the tiles, photo attached, any advice appreciated.
- Jack2006
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I am tiling a shower enclosure. Having read advice about tanking the walls before tiling I just don't understand the logic. The tanking is presumably to prevent water getting through the grouting...
- Winkers
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Good morning all
I’m an electrician by trade (retired but working harder now than ever) and I’m fitting out a new en suite at my own place
I’m fitting the shower tray which is on a raised timber...
- Smarts
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I was wondering if it’s possible to use Eco Prim Grip either under or on top of a liquid waterproofing membrane (Mapei)?
i was sold Eco Prim Grip and told I could use it over my waterproofing...
- Pinkybee
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Hi everyone, I'm a DIYer with a week's training how to tile. I am about to tile my shower. I plan to use a tanking kit first such as the MAPEI one. My question however is, would the trowel scratch...
- aenaos
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- Dimensional
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Currently removed the wall and floor tiles and shower tray from the shower room im renovating.
The floor boards look okay but have quite a few holes...
Plus one more out of view.
Someone on...
- serval
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Sorry if this has been asked before. I am trying to find out if my bathroom was tanked properly. Having taken down the tiles and drywall back to the stud, should I have seen evidence that it had...
- Kilo
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Hello, is there any such thing as a sealer/impregnator for our pebble shower floor that would allow the stones to look dry when dry, but wet when the shower is in use? Many thanks :) Laura
- Scotiansailor
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Hello, I’m so confused after reading numerous threads. We have a new build, and I’m doing this first bathroom from scratch by myself (pretty much). Ive never tiled. The shower area is barely...
- Scotiansailor
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I had a few loose tiles in the shower so decided to remove them, I’ve now taken quite a lot off and all the plaster is damp and soggy.
I was planning to rip it out and start again, just not sure...
- Craigr1
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What is best material to bond a Corian shower seat to the underpayment cement board. Board is red coat sealed.
- Chatlie b
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I have a strip of mirrored tiles in my shower and two have hairline cracks which seem to be getting bigger. I have looked at resin however all the ones I have come across advise to leave in...
- HowdyB
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Looking for a tiler/bathroom/wet room installer who can do local authority disability conversion work in Gatwick/West Sussex area. This particular job is a straight swap of bath for enclosed...
- Deleted member 56291
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Hi, I’ve had a niche built in my shower (photo on left) I’d like a shelf inserted in the middle (similar to the top right photo) and I’m wondering the best way to do this. My plan is for the sides...
- Amelia Lily
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Hi, I will hopefully soon be turning our en-suite into a walk in shower, could people please recommend materials to use,
What backer board is best, best way to seal the boards before tiling etc...
- Squed84
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Hi Folks,
if I could pick your brains for an opinion Id be very grateful.
I'm building a bathroom over here in NL In my attic.
Ive battoned between the floor joists, and set 2 layers of 18mm...
- PeteBristow
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Hi, I have porcelain mosaic tiles in the floor area of my shower. The shower has wet room underlay underneath to stop any leaks. The builders laid the mosaics with Ultra Tile Fix Pro Grout. The...
- dotti_101
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