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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
Also posted on uktilingforum
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!)...
- Sticky
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...
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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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what i find fascinating is how peeps arrive at using this method of fixing, do they spot the floor then bed the tile, ?or are they spotting the tile then laying the whole thing on the floor/wall ...
Hi GaryC,
I like the mitred edge...I think it looks stylish and is more practical than trim. I'm actually working on an invention which will make cutting mitred edges a whole lot simpler. It's...
- Mitre Wiz
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Looking for a kitchen fitter Norwich area sorry don't need a kitchen fitted I'm looking for some wall units there must be hundreds put in skips every day and I want some for my garage
if...
- chanmenie
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Which Tile Adhesive Did You Use Most During 2011?
Please vote on the Poll. All answers can be seen by the members.
If you used a brand not showing then please respond with the make.
I'm...
- DHTiling
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Which Tile Adhesive Did You Use Most During 2009?
Please vote on the Poll. All answers can be seen by the members.
If you used a brand not showing then please respond with the make.
I'm talking...
- Dan
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We've started lifting the ceramic kitchen floor tiles ready to start laying the new ones (ceramic also). The problem we've got is getting the old adhesive up. Picture attached :hurray:
The...
- dfuk121
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Just a note to any of you that have the above saw, buying a decent blade for this saw is a problem because of the bore size but below is a link to a disc that comes with a ore reducer meaning you...
- JamesRB
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I'd appreciate advice on this.
We 65M2 of 600 x 600 Porcelain flooring, newly laid. The grout seems to be too low which mean you can feel the joints under your feet, and they are quite sharp...
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Just a quick poll to see who's got their tiling NVQ and who hasn't. It's nearing 2010 and I'm wondering how many have not bothered to get passed.
If you're time-served or new there are routes...
Evening all,
Went to see a job tonight which involves fitting 600 x 300 porcelain tiles OVER distressed farmhouse quarry tiles. The existing quarry tiles have been down along time and all seem...
- stone tiler
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Hi all.
In the near future I will be tiling a round room. The customer suggested a round centre piece e.g a compass. I guess these sorts of tiles would be mosiac? Does anyone know of anywhere I...
- CCTiling
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I came across a tiler the other day when working on site and he was laying wall tiles using the dot and dab technique - if you can call it a technique that is!!!!!!!
Surely this cannot be...
Hi Everyone
Looking for some advise.
I have just been to look at a job that has, Karndean flooring on a concrete floor substrate, and has electric underfloor heating.
1. Would you take up the...
- raylincs
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i am 22 years old and have just passed my ICA L2 In wall & floor tiling,i am now looking for an employer who can take me on as an apprentice.i have passed the CITB test to get on the...
- Ingram
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hi,
how much would you be looking for annual salary if you are to work for a company as a tiler???
would companys employ you if have completed just a tiling training course??
cheers
brian
- bmcg78
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Been tiling for awhile now and have had good feedback from customers on jobs done however im not that busy all the time and the cost of an nvq seems high. I only do domestic work so would i need...
The Schlüter Online Academy – the easy way of learning about the latest ideal solutions for the creation of simple yet perfect tile coverings in a range of applications and locations.
"We...
- Dan
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Schlüter Extends Training Programme
Schlüter-Systems Ltd, is extending its training programme to include tiling lecturers at colleges around the country....
....which are designated TTA...
- DHTiling
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Schlüter-Systems Ltd. offers detailed training programmes aimed at keeping experienced installers, along with distributors, retailers and stockists, up to date with modern trends and new...
- Dan
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heres some info on schluter kerdi board.
dont think we've done one on this, if we have, sorry.
SCHLUTER KERDI BOARD
Call Technical Services on 01530 813 396
W ww.schluter.co.uk...
- Aston
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I recently contacted Schluter regarding samples and literature ( also a few freebies :smilewinkgrin:) Today a parcel arrived with a VERY comprehensive literature pack with great samples of most if...
- Gazzer
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hi folks
right we,re on with that school i told you about the other week and its going alright we,ve fixed 170 m2 by the end of today but now weve gone and hit the inevitable snag, the contractor...
- Andy S tile
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Would like to thank Dan for his exceptional training, when I did my course.
Would not be where I was today if it had not been for his help and advice.
Thanks
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Can anyone help , just started to lay golden yellow granite floor tiles yesterday and within a few hours you can see the area where the adhesive is below showing as a darker area , still the same...
- r.shaw
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Hi
I am doing up a bathroom with big porcelain tiles 80cm x 40cm, i am prepping the walls first so i have a couple of days before i start touching them.
I need to buy a cutter that can...
- tjsmiler
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can i tile over tiles if they are fixed firmly to a plasterboard wall, the person is having a new kitchen fitted and wants me to just tile over the existing tiles.
I have not seen what it looks...
- tjsmiler
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On returning home from work I clicked onto the forum and I keep getting a window opening asking for a password?? anyone seen this ?
It opens when I change pages in the forum. No other website...
- Gazzer
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hey guy, nxt week i am laying 600 x 600 tiles in my living room,
the floor is 18m2 and is concrete,
just wondering how you guys would approach it??
thanks
- STINGRAY30
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********** NEW INFO **************
THERE ARE NOW TWO FORMS ONLINE THAT YOU CAN EASILY FILL IN AND SUBMIT TO NATHAN DIRECTLY
PLEASE USE THESE AS THEY'RE A LOT EASIER THAN FIDDLING AROUND WITH THE...
Hello, I am just setting about doing my first full bathroom DIY job (not pro at all) and have managed to do most things through internet research etc.
The project in question is a bathroom that...
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