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    new bosch tile saw

    anyone know anything about the new bosch tile saw tc10.launched in the US.?
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    Sealing Shower Tray with flexible grout.

    its a pity they arnt near me.I make a good living from silly people who watch large stains appear in downstair ceilings ,then wonder how the water got there.kilty is spot on you can take a horse to water etc.
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    Curved cut's...How do you do yours?

    last one was pocelain round shower base.made a template to a perfect fit transfered to tile, used wet cut on strait,then grinder on curve.it took for ever.tile band saw must be the answer
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    old adhesive

    fein cut for cleaning tile back and surface to be tiled or as above
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    Perfect Queens English

    a dinna ken
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    Filler for holes prior to tiling

    i agree with mike.you will spend more time filling and sanding than replacing the back board.if depth is a problem use backer board screwed on to existing studs,or replace gyproc and if a shower tank it
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    Simple way to mitre a tile..................Mitre Wiz

    the idea is excellent.but for the professional tiler it will stand or fall on the quality of the finished mitre.price is not the issue unless its marketed for the diys.i tried many chop saws in the past but in the end had to pay for a real flip over to get a decent joint in timber,so the same...
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    Anyone had this before?

    i had a similar thing from tesco.its basically an advertising card set up.the people selling the contract have bought a :right of sale: from homebase,then try and sell ad contracts to uncle tom cobly and all.I probably just covered the cost of the deal.would i repeat it? no. best spend some...
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    Most common thing asked.

    I LOVED EVERY ONE. each story is proof most of the polpulation is bonkers.ive had all kinds of similar stuff from crazy customers but some of the above is from a monty python sketch.tile on...
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    Ready mixed adhesive grout problem

    i agree about never drying.i spoke to manufacturers techys and ready mixed dries around exposed edge first. this seals the remainder of the adhesive from air drying.result on a non porous surface is that it will never go off.i learned the hard way. lift the tiles ,start again. best of luck.
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    Another shower tray leak

    hi i have found in re sealing shower or bath lips that you have to be very pedantic about cleaning and preparing.remove as much sealant as possible mechanically.ie feincut or flexiblade.then use a good silicon remover giving it enough time to soften up.repeat mechinical removal.remove residue...
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    roundover or bullnose edge

    if anyone is needing to roundover stone/granite edges ive just used a company in kent DK HOLDINGS LTD.they supply all types of cutting polishing gear.i used a large router bit on a grinder with 14mm thread to finish slate slabs, perfect finish.the catch is £100.00 +vat.if used regularly may...
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    tiling a hair salon floor

    never underestimate the time wasting ability of a hair dresser.i was promised allkinds of work from a local but im still waiting. cest la vie
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    hi from glasgow

    welcome weegie im a bumkin in lanark
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    wondering how this was done

    i often wonder is it the poorguys on the front line that are resposible for so many council cockups or are they the victims of never mind doing it properly just get it done within whatever crazy budget restraints have been handed down from on high.? as a past 60 geyser i remember when council...
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