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    Scratched ceramic tile

    Hi, I have a scratched ceramic tile, It was scratched with a metallic object, Any tips on getting rid of it ? Any advice really appreciated, Thanks in advance
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    Mosaic feature question

    Thankyou guys, Really appreciate all the input, The backer board way seems like it would possibly be the easiest for a beginner like me, Im not a tiler you see, im a bathroom fitter, full service, Its sleays nice to get the pro’s opinions, every days a learning curve for me with tiling,, Thanks...
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    Mosaic feature question

    hi, Im about to install a mosaic center feature up the middle of a 900 shower enclosure, Its 300mm wide foor to ceiling, There is a 10mm square chrome trim up either side but the mosaic sheets are only 6mm Whats the best way to make up the 4mm needed ? Was told to try 3mm ply but was a little...
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    Tiling over existing tiles

    Thanks guys
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    Tiling over existing tiles

    BAL primer ?
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    Tiling over existing tiles

    Ceramics going in, 600x250 brick bond
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    Tiling over existing tiles

    Walls only, not sure what tiles are, id probably say ceramic and roughly 10x8"
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    Tiling over existing tiles

    hi guys, Im about to start a bathroom refurb next week and the customer would like me to tile over the old tiles ? Id rather rip out but she's having none of it, Is there anything i need to do prep wise or any special adhesives i should use? Thanks in advance
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    Tiling onto plasterboard

    Thanks bud, As per BAL primer instructions, if watered down 1 and 1 and primed twice ! Thanks bud
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    Tiling onto plasterboard

    Hiya all, Is it right that if tiling directly onto plasterboard then you should tile on the reverse of the board ? (Brown side) Or is tiling onto the side you usually skim ok ? Is any preperation required ? Thanks in advance
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    Tiling on to bonding

    This is another point ive heard lots of discussions about, im not a tiler im a bathroom fitter so all advice is welcome really but ive heard it said many a time that even if dot n dabbed, walls must be skimmed 1st ? I was taught (when i was an apprentice) to tile directly onto the rear of a...
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    Tiling on to bonding

    new to this forum, Just wondering if any of you guys can give me any advice on a job im about to start, After a few years in the maintenance sector (plumbing) im going self employed back into bathrooms like i did many moons ago, so far its hoing really well but i am having concernes over this...
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