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    NoMorePly to new floor for Tiling - fixing advice

    Hi all, I want to tile over a completely new floor. New floor joists have been installed with new 22mm flooring sheets over. I’m thinking I need to install 6mm NoMorePly then tile. I’m assuming the following: - 1) PU adhesive and cement screw fixing for the NoMorePly? 2) primer NoMorePly? 3)...
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    Small area osb floor to tile?

    hello Folks, its a tiny area. 1.8 m2. Joists are solid 3 inch wide. Area is upstairs close to joists end. Have screwed the osb every 300mm. 18 mm osb. Thinking of putting on a few coats of sbr. Area feels solid but of course I cannot really control any moisture absorption or...
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    Tiling on 18mm OSB sub floor?

    hello Folks, its a tiny area. 1.8 m2. Joists are solid 3 inch wide. Area is upstairs close to joists end. Have screwed the osb every 300mm. 18 mm osb. Thinking of putting on a few coats of sbr. Area feels solid but of course I cannot really control any moisture absorption or...
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    Retiling anhydrite floor

    Hi. Screed been down ten years, no issues . I’m about to start the mammoth task of lifting existing tiles and laying new tiles . Two Questions… Does the screed need retreating with anything before I lay decoupling matting and re-lay tiles? And has anyone ever tried using the attached ??
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    33.3 x 33.3 grey/brown floor tiles? Probably from 2007/8(ish).

    Massive shot in the dark! Does anyone recognise these 33.3 x 33.3 grey/brown floor tiles? Probably from 2007/8 (ish). Possibly B&Q as their Cirque tiles are the same size?
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    Teracotta Herringbone Floor

    Hi I have a job in Bath in a pub/bistro 31m2 of Herringbone Terracotta tiles Feb 2024 - payment on completion
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    time to remove epoxy grout and then regrout floor

    Unfortunately the tiler did not follow the manufactures instructions for mixing up the two part epoxy grout in the correct ratio so it has cracked and needs to be completely removed, taking care not to damage the anti-crack mat underneath, and regrouted. No one will do the job on a fixed price...
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    Importer and Distributor of Wall and Floor Tiles.

    Direct importer of high quality tiles & paving. Large Showroom. Nationwide delivery. We are currently have an offer for 60cm x 120 at £12.99 m2. 9 different designs available. PM me for more information.
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    Wall and floor prep - bathroom remodel

    Hello all, After years of abuse, the bathroom needed an overhaul from top to bottom. Out came the bath, sink and toilet. Corner bath still upside down in back garden....haven't got round to cutting it in quarters yet to take to the dump. Toilet was never fixed to the floor 😆 Floor tiles...
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    Sanding anhydrite floor

    Hi All, I have an anhydrite screeded floor that’s been down 4mths. I now need to sand it before my tiler star work. Any advice on which type of sander or grinder I need to hire and advice on doing the job? Thanks in advance
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    Grout New Grout Crumbling/Pitting

    Hey All, Last week, contractor installed wall and floor tiles and am now seeing pitting/holes/crumbling grout. They used Laticrete SPECTRALOCK® 1 Pre-Mixed Grout on both wall/floor. 1. Is this normal? 2. How does one remedy this? 3. Do I need to worry about this failing/leaking water?
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    Wall and floor tiler

    Hi all, I'm Charlie, a wall and floor tiler and brick slip fitter from Staffordshire covering all of West Midlands and North West, currently working in shopfitting for projects in London but looking to start working closer to home, if anyone knows anyone looking for cscs tilers, would really...
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    Is this overkill for a tiled floor?

    Hello all, Hoping that once again I can get some good advice on here, you were invaluable when I installed a new shower.. So the kitchen floor tiles have been taken up and remaining adhesive removed. The concrete floor 'looks' dry and feels fine, if not cold at times. Prior to the tiles being...
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    Removing self leveller and Ditra from plywood floor

    Hi All, I’m ripping out a failed existing tiled floor. Tiles had not been back buttered so they popped off easily enough. I’m now confronted with a layer of tile adhesive, a layer of self levelling compound of varying thickness (6-12mm) covering electric underfloor heating mat which is on top...
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    Bathroom floor - plywood or floorboards

    Hi all, I’ve got an old Victoria house with 20mm first floor floorboards. They’re in quite good shape but 1-3mm gaps between some. They’ve been pulled up for the plumber in the 1st floor bathroom, and my original plan was to remove them all and replace with 18mm WBP plywood onto the joists...
  17. dgmtiles

    Tile Adhesive for Garage Floor

    Hi, I am planning on tiling my concrete garage floor with porcelain tiles. The concrete was laid down several years ago by a previous owner, and it looks like it was also polished and sealed - however several areas of the floor have turned to a rougher surface, and whenever I tested acid washing...
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    Anyway to trim a tile on floor

    Hi, 1st time tiling, decided our ensuite would benefit from being a wetroom. Quick question, any way to trim a tile back slightly that's on the floor where the drain is meeting, image attached and highlighted. I've tried using a 60 grit diamond sanding pad but have a feeling I could be there...
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    Seramiksan Floor Tiles

    Desperately seeking Seramiksan Teos Black 33 x 33 tiles. I need about 10 of these as replacement tiles. If anyone knows where I can find some of these ease can you let me know urgently as I have tried every outlet where I live but to no avail! Originally purchased from Stax around 2012/2013. I...
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    Weberfloor flex dry time

    Hi guys, I've just installed Weberfloor flex in a small area 1m2 @35-40mm depth in one pour. The data/spec states 24hr dry time @5mm only, and " can be built up to 50mm " drying times vary, conditions etc. So not quite clear on expected dry time at the depth I've installed it at. Could...
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    Scratched porcelain floor tile

    Hello, We accidentally scratched a few tiles while moving into our new home. It has been bothering me ever since. I was wondering if there is anyway to polish it up or hide it? Attached is an example. About 3-4 tiles were affected.

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