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  1. macten

    So much prep was a pain on this bathroom

    Marble effect porcs on the walls. Skirts fitted. Paint, grout and Silicon
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    So much prep was a pain on this bathroom

    First fix complete, wet area tanked and floor tiles down.
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    So much prep was a pain on this bathroom

    My favourite customers of over 8 years have moved house and this is the first of 5 bathrooms/ensuites ending with 130m2 floor. Original bathroom looked great at first look but on closer inspection there were a few red flags. Tiles came off the walls in seconds with no damage to substrate as...
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    Help Needed With Herringbone

    As long as you stay 45 degrees and perfectly square then it’ll work fine.
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    Pencil Marks on White Porcelain

    I usually get a bit of adhesive on my finger and rub over the mark. Works on pencil and metal marks.
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    Covid

    I’ve got tons of work booked in but stuck at home in isolation. Family of 4 and I’m the only one with a negative result. It’s horrible just waiting for that tickle in the back of my throat to start while everyone else is coughing all over the place.
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    How do I grout uneven slate mosaic

    Those tiles aren’t supposed to be grouted. Just seal them.
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    R.I.P Phil Hobson.

    Truly gutted. Learnt so much when working on a geometric floor together a few years back. Lovely bloke. Best wishes to his family.
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    Herringbone issue

    As long as they are rectangular and all same size then the actual size makes no difference. Think the tiler just doesn’t want to do it.
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    Best way to get tile level with adjacent floor

    Okay got ya. I’d go with the decoup mat then. (There are cheaper versions than ditra eg dural.... And start tiling from the transition if it’s possible.
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    Best way to get tile level with adjacent floor

    Will you not be putting in a threshold strip between the wood and the tile?
  12. macten

    My big plank job - cement based screed

    Main bathroom I'll post pics after final fix. Home schooling atm :cry:
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    My big plank job - cement based screed

    Almost a year on and I finally got the call to do the main bathroom. He couldn't get a light tube put in as planned due to the roof but it's plenty bright enough now he's had spots put in. Was really nice to see it now everything's been done (Bathroom is the final job)...
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    Tiling disaster help

    I charged for materials upfront for the first time on my last job. Mats were a grand but it was just as lockdown started and was worried things would get stricter and I’d be screwed. Normally payroll mats myself upfront and only expect payment if customer is totally happy with job.
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    Priming Brick For Mapei Keraquick Adhesive (Jackoboard)

    Yes needs priming so use an acrylic based primer. Best to use Mapei primer g if using keraquick. Once gone off I’d recommend screwing (+jackoboard washers). If you’ve got the space I’d opt for battening out and screwing to that rather than sticking to block work with adhesive.
  16. macten

    Films and box sets recommendations?

    The gentlemen. Best film I’ve seen in years. Better than lock stock and almost as good as Snatch
  17. macten

    Photos of your work! - Professional Wall and Floor Tiling Pictures (2019 Public Thread)

    Nice little encaustic cement splashy. 10 coats of sealer and I still had to spend 5 hours scrubbing the staining out!
  18. macten

    So How Was Your Day?

    My day has been ....fiddly!
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    mosaic on the floor.

    That’s with Hardie and slc as the floor was well out. If level then I wouldn’t have bothered with the slc and definitely don’t use the sticky mesh on the floor. The mosaic backing needs 2 sides trimming to get them to fit as it is so them overhanging sticky sheets would be a mare!
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    Time off over Christmas

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