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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Morning all
I have dug around on old threads and am still confused as to what folks think is the best tool for removing old tiles! Should I be thinking SDS or manual tile remover tool??? Trying...
- Julz77
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Hi everyone, im very new and looking to get into tiling, im trying to cost everything up, courses i need, van, and TOOLS!
I know roughly but could someone maybe provide me with a simple list of...
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Tolls For Sale Including 600mm Genesis Dry Cutter Grout Wash System,tile Trim Cutters Diamond Drill Bits 8mm 25mm Grouting Bag,rubi Angle Finder,grout Rake China Marker,porcelin Nippers,gel Knee...
- stevemilne750
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Where is the place to get good quality tiling tools, depending on price.
Thanks
Domestic Tiler
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There are many tiling tools suppliers available offering fast delivery of DIY and professional tiling tools. We list a few here for you to browse when you need quality tools for tiling...
- Dan
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Back from Manchester Toolfair and as you can see.
IT WAS A LOT OF HARD WORK.
Wheew...
- Deleted member 1779
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How hard is it to drill through resinous quartz tiles with something like a 365 kit or other diamond tipped core?
I've been told that these tiles are easier to cut with a saw than a porcelain...
- monkeyhanger
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I'm on a bathroom which i have dry lined(dot and dab only) on all walls.The question is,if im drilling tiles (365 drilll bits) to put up a mirror and shelf how do i get the wall plug to fit snug...
- davey-j
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Would a standard tungsten carbide tipped masonry drill bit drill through travertine ok?
I will probably buy the 365drills pack later as I need to make various holes in the tiles.
However, I...
- DazJWood
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Got some bits to cut porcelain tiles approx 8mm. Now I know you'll probably call me a mug LOL. But for logistic reasons I got some B+Q pro bits. First tile I cut went through ok second cut was a...
- mingualez
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Hey there,
Just a quick question, when can I drill into new tiles so I can attach my cistern to the wall?
Thank you in advance :thumbsup:
- Adrian
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I am looking to buy some bits for drilling holes in tiles. Would this set be recommended? or would i be better off buying a rotozip?
In the process of updating tools and as there is so many new...
- culrossblue
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Arrrrgggggg Get your sunglasses out. We have just bid on ebay (and won) the latest addition to our fleet of delivery cars. [err one car!]
I'm planning to run a little delivery service whith a...
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I'm after an honest opinion on these 120mm core bits from Richard
Has anyone used one of them?
I need to drill into 12mm thick Cappuccino marble for soil pipes and was thinking on getting one of...
- merlecollins
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Hi guys I was wondering whats the best drill bits to drill Through Porcelain tiles, this is to fit 6mm plugs for glass screen.
Im asking on behalf of My Brother in law thats apparently having...
- lishylee
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As we close out for Christmas 2011 and the end of the year
I thought it worth posting up some information introducing
new forum readers to our No1 best seller the "bathroom fitters kit".
This...
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Trying to drill a 6mm hole into Porc. wall tiles. Awkward position. 365 drill bit but yellow template and drill bit slipping. Cant even get start on the tile. Driving me mad !!!!!
- mick7
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i spent over £200 for a hole cutting kit for armeg about 18months ago i am really disappointed with it the arbour has fallen apart and the diamond shaped tungsten pilot drill bits are expensive...
- Spud
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Hello folks.
Can anyone tell me the easiest way to cut a circle hole in the middle of a tile for my shower pipes???
I've been trying to drill then chip away but always end up cracking the...
- bcurtis
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This is deffo one of my favourite tools and repeatedly puts a smile on my face :smilewinkgrin::smilewinkgrin:
Does anyone else use this kit and have the same opinion?
- merlecollins
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So who is the daddy in the drill bit world ?
I'll be wanting a nice set soon and would like to know what you would reccommend ? oh and i'm most interested in bits suitable for natural stone.
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- thevinnyofoz
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i have a NEW-house and some walls are like three sheets of plasterboard fixed together thick,:yikes: on some walls, so i now have travertine ,adhesive ,tanking, then this three 6mm sheets of...
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When you've tiled a bathroom is it normal practice for the tiler to drill the holes for, say, the loo roll holder? do you charge for it or is it expected. what if the customer starts taking the...
- bigdaz
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hi there, could anyone give me advice on drilling into ceramic tiles. need to put up towel holder etc, do i just use a normal drill. thanks.
- markb
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Hi all
Just got a rotozip rz3. Anyone else got one that has any tips on using it?
Cheers
Tib
- Tiberius
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Just ordered the Bathroom fitters kit from 365 drills, anybody tried these as i have some 12mm porcelain tiles to drill through next week?
- enduro
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i am looking to buy some new diamond hole cutters and was wondering which ones are the best on the market at the moment as i need a whole new kit?
- RITE TOUCH
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A friend who's a builder/tiler came into the pub tonight holding his head in hands. The the problem was he'd been trying to cut a 50mm circular hole with a`"diamond core borer" into a 600x300mm...
- Al Rogers
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Example of when THINGS GO WRONG:
Case study:
Client uses a general builder for a loft conversion. By the time we arrived on site there was a lot of trauma and finger pointing.
The builder...
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At 365Drills we are always improving and this year (2012) we turn our attention to the most iconic product the Bathroom Fitters Kit.
Later this year the Bathroom Fitters Kit will have a new look...
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