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    1st experience with Porcel-Thin

    Dragged the wife down to London to see Ray as I was set on using Porcel-Thin for our new extension. Could not be happier with the results. Went for a 1200x600 concrete look tile which went down a treat. Laid onto a Gyvlon screed which helped, along with no particularly awkward cuts but still a...
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    Kitchen floor pics

    Can't beat an early finish on a Friday! Alabasta Snow 600x600 from Topps. Floor levelled with weber floor flex and fixed with weber set spf. Sealed with MPG and grouted with Micromax gunmetal.
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    Removing tiles

    I've been asked to quote for the removal of 80m2 of 600x600 porcelain tiles due to a dispute surrounding faulty tiles with the supplier and customer. I've removed plenty of individual tiles with an sds and chisel but wondered if anyone has done a large area like this? Most of the powered...
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    1st Anhydrite screed ?

    Hi all, Not yet seen this job which is as good as mine but I'll put all the info I have from a brief conversation with the customer and update when I've seen in person. 75m2 anhydrite screed layed by Lafarge approx 4 weeks ago. 1 room (originally layed through 2 rooms with a wall since...
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    Porcelanosa Jersey mix/nieve

    Anybody fixed these tiles? Got a feeling they're similar to the ones discussed in a 'nightmare tile' thread. Hopefully not though as I've got 3 bathrooms to tile with them. Any tips on cutting, grouting etc. if you've had experience with them...
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    Travertine sealer

    Currently mid way through a filled and honed travertine bathroom job. Initially planned on sealing with mattstone. However the customer now likes the wet/polished look. I've advised against a polished sealer and suggested a colour enhancing one. Anyone got any good suggestions on their...
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    Exterior porch step

    1st experience of tiling outside. Only a 1m2 porch, it's covered but still open to the elements. Customer has purchased black and white chequered mosaics from Topps. Any suggestions on how to get a soild bed fixing with full coverage on mosaic sheets? Plan on using a standard rapid set flexible...
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    Grout sealer

    Have a customer insisting on beige floor grout. What are your guys opinions on the best sealer to use to try and minimise any discolouration. Cheers Pete
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    New Karl Dahm washboy

    Time to replace my knackered washboy. Has anyone got the new Karl Dahm one with the holes in the rollers. Wondering if it's much of an improvement in design. Washboy Special Order No. 11433 - Fliesenschneider, Fliesenlegerwerkzeug, Diamantwerkzeuge und Werkzeug für Fliesenleger, Ofensetzer und...
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    Check this uncoupling system out

    Anyone heard of/used this. Unless I'm missing something this system doesn't need fixing to the substrate! Just roll it out and tile away! Not sure I'd be too keen on using it. IndorTec® 2E | GUTJAHR Systemtechnik GmbH
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    Mapei advice

    Just starting to use Mapei gear after getting an account at a local Tile Giant. Fair bit of stuff so after some guidance for an upcoming bathroom job. Floor will be 400x400 porcelain onto 6mm hardibacker on top of 18mm ply. Is their pro flexible adequate or is the Keraquick more suited...
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    levelling or not?

    Customer wants ufh to just warm the foor in the main traffic area of their kitchen. This area would be a straight 4m run from the door up to the units. Tiled with 300x300 calibrated slate. Question is, can I avoid levelling the whole floor and just fix tiles directly over the wires without...
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    Power source for UFH

    Hi all, You'll have to forgive me if sounds like a stupid question. Thinking of laying some electric UFH in my en-suite. I'm happy with the laying of the wires/mat but havn't the first clue about electrics. Do you have to use an existing power source? Outside of the en-suite there are switches...
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    Internal trim cuts

    Anyone got any tips/secrets for cutting internal trim that is less than a 45 degree angle. I've got some trim cutters but not a huge fan, are there any other ways of measuring the angle to get it spot on? Cheers
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    Glass splashback from Topps

    Has anyone any experince in fixing these and the upstands. Been asked to quote but unsure on acouple of things. I presume I'll need a glass cutting disk for my wet cutter when I come to cutting the upstands. Any reccomendations on adhessive most welcome. Cheers Pete
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    Bath panel with shelf

    Hi all, 1st post so bare with me! Got a bathroom job coming up which involves making a bath panel with a shelf down the length of the bath and at either end. I'll be fixing ceramic tiles that are 40cmx25cm landscape style. This is my 1st bath panel of this kind and was wondering if the...
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    Hi everyone

    Hi guys and girls, Just stummbled upon this site which seems to be a goldmine of knowledge to tilers. I live Solihull and have been tiling part time for about a year now. Trying to build up my knowledge, skills and speed at the moment. Hopefully a few stupid questions will help. Cheers Pete
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