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Here I am going to attempt to guide you through a the cutting of a 3 way mitre.
picture 1 is of the 3 way mitre.
trim for the top of the mitre is laid flat in the mitre box as in pic 2,
after...
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How to Tile a Floor using Ceramic Floor Tiles
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Measuring up for Floor Tiles
You will need a tape measure and a pen and paper for this, sometimes a square and other...
- DHTiling
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10 Tiling Tips for Fixing Tiles to Bathroom Walls = From UKTilingForum.co.uk
There are a few ways to fix tile to bathroom walls. First you need to prepare the walls for tiling. Note that...
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Hi.
I have just finished laying a 30mtr floor using 600 x 600 CIMIC polished porcelain tiles.(Hards as nails and a nightmare to cut. :grin:)
The customer purchased the tiles and was told that they...
- grumpygit
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Apologies mods of this needs to go elsewhere.. please feel free to move it or bin it!
Riiiight.. here goes....
We've been in our first house nearly 2 years now. We've (well ... more like I'VE!)...
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Hello,
I have just laid black indian limestone in my garden. I am halfway through grouting it all but tested the jet washer on the finished bits to see how it came out. Unfortunaley the slabs...
- Unregistered
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i have done loads of jobs in bathrooms were the complete bathroom is painted.most of my customers supply the addhesive grout etc.to tell the truth i hardly ever even look to see what type it...
- smokey1234x
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There seems to be a few people on here talking about unrealistic wages and things are quiet, it can only be yourself at fault, dont want to come accross as arrogant and put anyone down, but when...
- UKTT Darren
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Minton Hollins Floor Tiles in Shavington Cheshire - Restoration Needed - Looking for local skilled tiler
Hi all
This is part of a fire, water damaged floor.
The building itself was built in 1732, it was nearly destroyed by fire in 2018 and we’re slowly working our way through it.
Roof is on, windows...
- ElliesDad
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I've recently bought Johnson 'Orkney Stone' ceramic floor tiles from B&Q. Paid to have them professionally laid. At the time I asked if they needed sealing. The tiler told me since they were...
- drowninginit
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Hi, first timers here... I am tiling my bathrooms and prefer the look & neatness of tiling inside the glass shower screen, especially on one of my bathroom where the ceramic have a very geometric...
- Charlotte Livingstone
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Hi all,
My 1st post and just wanting some help/reassurance on a DIY bathroom refurb.
I’m putting down 800x800x10mm porcelain floor tiles. Floor area is 2m x 2.7m, 18mm chipboard. I added loads...
- parrydave
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Hello
I'm about to buy 37 sq mtrs of Gemini Polished Eagle 60x60 in brown for my kitchen and hallway. Can anyone tell me whether this is a good tile. Or if anyone has laid it in this colour...
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Renovated the bathroom on my 1970
bungalow last year. Took up the old pink floor tiles with sds. Chunks of what i assume is self leveller or maybe screed (?) came up with them.
Left with Concrete...
- sparkymarky78
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I read some posts earlier regarding tiling onto plywood.
I did a job just over a year ago. When I looked at it I advised that the 12mm wbp plywood was not a satisfactory substrate. The...
Hi, long time lurker, first time poster.
Over the years I've used the good advice that I've read on this forum but with my current project I am a bit stumped.
I am renovating an ensuite, it's...
- elliott20
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A little help guys.
I've been asked to price 71sqm of limestone flooring.
My issue is this,
The property unfortunately flooded throughout. Now although I'm told it's all dry now I'm reluctant...
- AliGage
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Hello, question for tilers using xl bond self smoothing compound. Normally use sika or mapei. Just after your thoughts on the xl bond. Does it have a strong sulpher smell like the ultra pro...
- KingHerb
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I have the old stock no more ply down unprimed. (Their new stock comes pre-primed).
Mapei suggested using Primer G before tiling with keraflex maxi s1. They did not recommend using SBR for some...
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Looking for some help please, does anyone recognise this packaging?
- James85
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Norcros sells Johnson Tiles UK
Bathroom and kitchen products provider Norcros has finalised the sale of its subsidiary, Johnson Tiles UK. The sale for £1m to its UK management team comprising...
- Lou
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Better apolgise for not being an active member for a couple of years.
As per title, looking for recommendations please. Tired of so much chinese tat and should ask on here.
I need a few as I have...
- itstony
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Anyone used porcelanosa tiles .
Are they any good???????
- diamondtiles
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I am looking for 1 wickes Mississippi grey tile - damaged 1 tile in my kitchen and they have been discontinued 😭😭 looked everywhere online - wondered if anyone could help😞
- Jashcroft
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I recently visited an establishment and went to use the facilities and this was it! I was gobsmacked I thought it was so lovely. I love the pink tiles!
- Lou
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Hi all.
Just wanting some advice and wondering what the pros in here are using nowadays for cutting large format porc?
Ive been relatively lucky up until recently and been able to cut most of...
- Matthew77
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Morning all, just wondering what people use for battens, if you use them at all, and where you get them from? Have been using my spirit levels but finding i need something easier to work with. Do...
- Ric
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Good evening folks
Attached is points of interests for SCREWFIX TRADE COUNTERS for your sat nav, thought they might be handy for some of you posh tilers with sat navs.
You never know where you...
- tileman2
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I have moved into a new house and want to tile the downstairs bathroom walls. Its not a big room but my wife likes the idea of a feature wall tile and then a grey / white tile on the other 3...
- supersolid2
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Hi Guys have a big gap above tray to fill 2cm high 1cm deep (3/4in x 1/2in)
Any suggestions on best way to fill the gap and re silicone ?
Thanks Guys 🙏🏼 🙂
- adamdylan
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Hi, I have a small en-suite 1200 x 2400, with a 1200 x 900mm linear drain tray which will have sliding shower doors. The tiles are 600x1200 blue/grey onyx style which I would like to look like one...
- Albion
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Bathroom floor. I would be grateful for advice on how to prepare my bathroom sub floor ready for tiling.I have removed the floor boards and plan to lay 18mm WBP plywood.The question is, what...
- Spinny
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Hi all! Just wondering what the best advice is for book-keeping? Been self employed now for a couple of years and the tiling business is going quite well but the book-keeper I was recommended...
- Cantello
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Hi,
I'm currently prepping a shower for tiling. One wall has been built out for the shower pipework, which I'm covering in 12mm wedi board. The other is an internal brick wall, which is currently...
- josephs
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I had a small leak in the main water line before the stop tap in my 1950s house. The copper pipe had worn away over the past 70 years, causing a small crack in the copper.
A plumber/builder fixed...
- Dawz84
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Hi, first time posting.
I’m in the middle of tiling my own bathroom, first time having a go at it. After doing a half wall and the first wall of the corner shower I’ve made a few mistakes but...
- AidanRoyce
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