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  1. J K Tiling Cornwall

    Correct dilution for MApei Primer G on cement render?

    I'd try 1:3 first.. brush that on, if the floor is porous and soaking it up fast then carry on. If its not soaking it up that quick and you are getting good coverage then go for 1:1.. to be fair I've never had primer G ever skin on a surface, so you can't go too wrong. Cheers
  3. J K Tiling Cornwall

    Advice on flooring and rates

    I'd mat out any large area with ufh. Will only need a gypsum adhesive to fit the mat. Surface laitance will have to be removed as well as checking floor is properly cured. Possible expansion gaps on thresholds. Not sure rates can be openly discussed on here, but those plank tiles will need...
  4. J K Tiling Cornwall

    Repairing loose tiles on shower wall

    Depending on how easy those tiles come off I'd either take the board back to the studs, should be one in either corner or at least back to dry, solid board. Could fit some treated 2"X1" for support. Could break the board back below the tray and slot a new piece in behind, I'd seal it using a...
  6. J K Tiling Cornwall

    Pricing up

    I'd always try to keep labour and material costs separate. I'd either stick with a square metre rate that is achievable to yourself. Or a fixed price based on X number of days to complete the job. Should you have to supply meterials always allow a bit extra, don't be afraid to make a bit of...
  7. J K Tiling Cornwall

    Being too fussy?

    It's the brand name, a tile levelling system.
  8. J K Tiling Cornwall

    Being too fussy?

    With all the levelling systems on the market right now, no real excuse. Wouldn't bother too much myself with the 600x600s but even a lot of the DIY places stock the lash clips.
  10. J K Tiling Cornwall

    Best option when removing floorboards?

    Have to agree with Tom I'd use Hardie backer over no more ply all day long. The NMP is tough but tough to the point where it is brittle, has to have pilot holes drilled first before screwing down. Where as the Hardie backer can all be cut with a hand saw and screws drive straight through it...
  11. J K Tiling Cornwall

    Porcelain Floor Tiles Concrete Floor

    Prime the floor first with either dilute SBR or Mapei Primer G. I'd advise against a white grout on the floor, will just discolour pretty quick, are those tiles white? They look ivory coloured in the pic? Epoxy grout would be one option if you really wanted white grout but just a lot more work...
  12. J K Tiling Cornwall

    I'm having trouble with a customer relating to grout (Bal Micromax)

    Just been reading all this thinking it was a recent post and just noticed the date... Doh! Hope EdinTiler resolved the issue, did anyone know the outcome? Never really had a customer quite that bad yet but do think there are some people out there that would always find a fault or an issue as a...
  14. J K Tiling Cornwall

    Floor adhesive not dry after a week

    Definitely not your fault if he had asked you to supply the adhesive and grout he should have specified the correct type, as said will have to come up. But should be able to salvage all the tiles. Shame when this happens but completely avoidable.
  15. J K Tiling Cornwall

    Floor adhesive not dry after a week

    Just wondering what was the original floor? Timber, concrete? If timber was there any over boarding done? No cement based adhesive would take a week to set, unless slow set in extreme cold. If timber then move likely due to movement, poor prep.
  16. J K Tiling Cornwall

    Floor adhesive not dry after a week

    As stated above a trim could be inserted. But to be honest why should you have to do it? The original tiler should be held to account, I'd never expect a customer or plumber to tidy up or rectify my mistakes. And no real excuse for the gap by the ceiling a 50mm cut could still be scored and...
  18. J K Tiling Cornwall

    Gap floor tile to wall

    Know we use different terms each side of the pond. But from your post I think you are trying to say that the tiling was originally down to the skirting board (baseboard) which was MDF (partial board). Which swelled up due to it being so porous. So now you wish to have a tiled baseboard...
  19. J K Tiling Cornwall

    Chevron wall tiling

    That would be good if both battens are the right distance apart and vertical should be fine, on the plus side at least you can get to a stage and stop. With some layouts it's hard to stop at a particular stage where one tile fits into the next. Cheers
  20. J K Tiling Cornwall

    Chevron wall tiling

    Never used chevron tiles myself, is it just the back wall in the shower? Any intricate pattern will take extra time, hardest part will be keeping everything running level and vertical. I would be tempted to fit a vertical batten/laser line and do a whole course from shower tray to ceiling. Then...
  22. J K Tiling Cornwall

    Shower tray former: tiles and waste height

    Sorry the diamond layout would only really work with a square former, so only 'envelope' cuts would work with those size tiles.. if you are still undecided or in the process of choosing a 50mm square mosaic (10mm thick?) might work out better.
  23. J K Tiling Cornwall

    Shower tray former: tiles and waste height

    Setting them out in a diamond layout would be easier than envelope cuts. Especially as they are slightly wider than the waste outlet.
  24. J K Tiling Cornwall

    22mm cement board vs plywood and backer board

    Being inert to moisture and more stable I would go for the no more ply T&G.. with the other 2 options you would still be bonding onto plywood with either the 6mm cement board or matting. You could then lay the ditra heat mat straight over the no more ply. Or maybe a standard mat and self...
  26. J K Tiling Cornwall

    MyBuilder, CheckaTrade, or Yell? - Which is best?

    Haven't used any of those listed, I'm grateful that I no longer have to advertise (have a website but I don't pay for web traffic) when I did advertise it was in the local paper and yellow pages. Now like everything else, everyone searches online. But times are the same, people just want the...
  27. J K Tiling Cornwall

    Please help identify a mystery tile manufacture

    Have you a clearer pic of the box is that a 15cmx15cm tile? Looks really familiar... Maybe from B&Q?

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