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    Plywood replacement can I mix with backer board?

    Thanks for confirming. Wasn't sure if I'd be inviting more problems due to the difference in flexibility between the existing ply and new cement board patches and how that might affect tile adhesion etc
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    Plywood replacement can I mix with backer board?

    I've got a bathroom that was originally boarded out with ply and tiled over around the shower area. Had to remove some tiles to replace a concealed shower valve and noticed the tiles in the wet area came off easily. Showing some badly water damaged ply. I've cut these areas out and need to...
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    Internal shower and niche corners..Grout or sealant?

    What would you guys recommend to finish the internal corners on this niche? Grout or sealant? The niche is inside of a shower cubicle Already grouted the corner of the cubicle then thought maybe it should have been sealant instead. That can be corrected if need be but wanted to double before...
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    Shower tray install on tile adhesive

    ive got a plastic (i think its acrylic) shower tray. Its not one of the heavy stone resin type. Anyway im going to lay it on a bed of flexible tile adhesive and wanted to check, when laying the adhesive out on the floor do you guys comb it out using the notched side of the trowel or just lay a...
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    Loose tiles and trim need fixing

    So, my elderly/disabled neighbour mentioned to me the other day that one of the seals had come off in her bathroom come off. Not problem i said id take a look as it should only be a quick clean up and re seal. (im a diy tiler by the way) Turns out its actually the grout and a few tiles that...
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    Levelling clips how many per tile

    Thanks for the info guys. Gives me a good idea of how many clips ill need to order and install once i make a start on this
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    Levelling clips how many per tile

    How many leveling clips and wedges would you recommend per tile and what sort of gap would you leave between clips if you have 1200x600 12mm think porcelain tiles?
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    Premtool leveling system pliers

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    Premtool leveling system pliers

    was looking at getting the premtool leveling system to do my bathroom. I noticed their system has a separate set of pliers for the wall and floor: https://www.protilertools.co.uk/product/premtool-tile-levelling-system-wall-pliers-tls-wlpl...
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    corner and perimeter gap

    what is the recommended gap that should be left between the tiles that meet at internal corners on the walls? Also what gap should be left around the floor perimeter. Perimeter gap would be covered by the bottom wall tile. tiles are 12mm thick porcelain. 1200X600
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    Jackoboard sealing tape which way round?

    Not sure what you mean in your post. I've used 12mm jackoboard and followed the instructions taken from jackos website: "In wet areas with high humidity levels (Shower area), the joints should be sealed with a suitable waterproofing system. We recommend the use of the JACKOBOARD®...
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    Jackoboard sealing tape which way round?

    Thanks Dave, Though it made sense that it goes on it the direction it comes off the roll but wanted to double check. Just in case
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    Jackoboard sealing tape which way round?

    Might seem like a silly question but i cant find anything in the instructions or online to suggest anything so here goes. When applying jacko joint sealing tape with the tanking solution does the tape need to be fitted in a certain direction? On one side of the tape, the rubber strip that...
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    Floor prep - hardi vs jacko

    Cheers Dave. Ive got a bunch of washers left over from doing the walls. Will check the price difference between the 6mm hardi vs jacko and decide one way or the other
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    Odd sized drill bit needed

    Cheers Dan. Yep 1/2 inch should do it. These are the lights https://www.lightingstyles.co.uk/super-bright-round-led-plinth-lights
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    Floor prep - hardi vs jacko

    Im soon to start overboarding my floor. (22mm chipboard tng) in prep for tiling. The floor is solid with no bounce. Having just used jackoboard on the walls and found it so quick and easy to work with im wondering can it be used asan alternative to hardibacker when it comes to overboarding the...
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    1200X600X12 porcelain cutting and general advice

    Thanks @Travee for providing such a detailed reply. Some good pointers that should hopefully make things go a bit smoother

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