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    Layout advice, please. Would this look too bad?

    Hi there! I finally decide to plan the layout from the entry door, with full tiles across the center of the hall and going from there into the adjoining rooms. With the sitting room works perfect but in the kitchen/dinning room tiles would be too small on one side (as seen in pics). The grout...
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    Few questions from leveling systems reviews

    Many thanks Andy for the info:blush: The box says.."apply a 20-30 mm layer of bedding material over an area of 1 square meter at a time on the surface of the area... I suppose they meant 2-3 mm..? Sorry Andy I know very little to nothing about tiles, can I ask you if digital glazed vitrified...
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    Few questions from leveling systems reviews

    :clapping::clapping: thanks mil Antonio!
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    Few questions from leveling systems reviews

    Thanks a mil Plan, you're right, as first timer with so much info even the simpler things get confusing, spelling them out really really help! But please keep the banter too..makes reading post much more entertaining;):tearsofjoy:
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    Few questions from leveling systems reviews

    Thanks John and grazie Antonio:blush:
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    Few questions from leveling systems reviews

    For a 60x60x10 tile how many spacers and clips would you recommend per side? Sorry for all the question
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    Few questions from leveling systems reviews

    Thanks Andy for info, I'll do the same. Normal washing up liquid or have to be a especial soap?
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    Few questions from leveling systems reviews

    A nightmare, knowing they'll chip and nothing you could do about it..hard way indeed:tired: Thanks a mil to let me know Callatiler, really appreciate!!
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    Few questions from leveling systems reviews

    Thanks mil for the tip calatiller! Would that happen with strap system as well or its mostly with with clips? 1 mm clips and 1,5 mm spacer would work??
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    Few questions from leveling systems reviews

    Jcrtiling, you wanted to make a point, I truly didn't think you were having a dig. I explained myself as I don't want to come across as someone who think you can learn everything that is to learn about tiling (good quality tiling) just by a few readings/videos!:seenoevil:
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    Few questions from leveling systems reviews

    Jcrtiling no doubt about that. I was only messing because my looong post, but clearly there is a huge amount of theory behind tiling. I should know, I'm overwhelmed by it! PDC thanks a mil for the advice! I'll get Rls and block level then, they have good review in general and are better price...
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    Few questions from leveling systems reviews

    Hehe yess, localtiler, lots of thought, reading, taking notes, watching videos...in theory I could get a degree by now! Pity tiling is about practice not theory! :rolleyes: Thanks a million for your answer localtiler, I'll scrap the edges then, remove next day and clean them. And 12 mm and back...
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    Few questions from leveling systems reviews

    Hi everyone! I've been reading levelling system old posts and have a few questions in relation to some points. Someone said that PLM or Mustang would leave scratches in high polished or lacquered stones, also it was said sliding systems as RSL could mark some stones. I have digital glazed...
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    Hi everyone, delighted to be in the group.

    Yes, big job for a newbie, sitting room, hall and kitchen. I've got carried away with a half price offer on tiles and didn't think much pass that! Thanks a million for offering your help, truly appreciated! I'm still doing my homework...already watched dozen of YouTube videos and reading through...
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    Hi everyone, delighted to be in the group.

    Hi, my name is Rosa, i'm a full time mum living in Dublin. As a single parent with a growing girl I have no choice but tile my own floor. I never done it before and I am 50% excited, 50% overwhelmed! I have 600x600 porcelain tiles for 35 sqm concrete floor. Hopefully it won't end up looking like...
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    looking for Padova Beige floor /wall tiles (Topps Discontinued)

    Hi, hope you are sorted now! I can't help you with the tile but i noticed the manufacturer is Spanish, I could help with translation if you need it (I'm a Spanish living in Dublin) or if they have a distributor in Dublin I could help with deliver. Good look, I had a similar situation not long...
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