porcelain

Better apolgise for not being an active member for a couple of years. As per title, looking for recommendations please. Tired of so much chinese tat and should ask on here. I need a few as I have to dress off many edges and fine cutting. Thanks

hello new here but wished i had found and asked before screed and ufh down but here goes. We have an extension (9m by 6.2m) which has a standard slab been down for 4 months, and then insulation in quick drying screed, the existing part has a slightly friable slab with approx 20mm of latex self...

HELP! I'm really hoping someone might be able to give me some advice..... our cleaner just used Viakal on our lovely Lily Pad Porcelain Peacock tiles. I am Googling desperately but worried about causing more damage - some people suggest using baking soda and vinegar, others ice and then...

Hi, I’m going to be laying 8.5mm 600mm x 600mm porcelain bathroom tiles soon. What sort of tile cutter would you recommend using. I’m probably going to hire one for a week.

Looking to lay large format (900x900mm) thin (5.5mm) porcelain floor tiles onto a sand and cement screed (SR1). The tiles have a fibreglass backing. The screed is fully dry and has wet ufh. Would you recommend a crack isolation membrane e.g., Ditra or similar, or lay the tiles directly onto the...

Hi all, I bought some tiles for my bathroom wall, including a shower over bath area The shop advertised them as porcelain so I’ve been finding an adhesive suitable for that. Having received the tiles, the box says ‘dry-pressed ceramic tiles, with water absorption Eb <0.5%’ It says ceramic...

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.

Hello, A tile got scratched while trying to move a heavy furniture. Now it bothers me everytime I look at the floor. Anyway to polish or remove it ? Image attached

I like DIY projects. Figured I'd try my hand at removing cracked grout in my shower and replace it with caulk. To remove the old grout I used a oscillating tool with diamond edged grout remover. The end result is severely scratched floor tile. Is there any way to remove the scratches short of...

Can I trouble some experts in here for some advice on laying pavers on a concrete pool surround with a fibreglass pool shell. The slab was done around the shell 12 months ago there are no expansion joints in it no cracks in it but I’m no concrete expert Is it absolutely critical to cut an...

Hi, can I use BAL Quickset Render to level and area between Hardiebacker and drywall then cover with Porcelain Tiles? BAL tech sheet says ceramic and stone, no mention of Porcelain and can't find much on BAL Quickset Render being used on HardieBacker, any advice welcomed. Thanks

Hi all, I will soon be installing the Wunda EPS 400 UFH boards in my own kitchen, approx 50m2! Although Wunda have claimed you can tile directly onto the boards, I am a little unsure and as I will be laying 900 x 600 porcelain onto it, I am concerned there will be movement in the future which...

Hi I’m looking for a tiler to come and give me a quote for a re-grout of a large approx 75m2 patio tiled in large 600x1200mm porcelain tiles. The grout used originally was Kerakoll Fugabella color. I’m happy for the same grout to be used or if an alternative one would do a better job then that’s...

When laying 1st row of porcelain tiles following line of house wall, Is it best I leave a gap for grout or but up direct against house wall? Thanks regards The Famous Forry.

What is the best way to lay Porcelain slabs, slurry base or concrete base.? Your advice will be much appreciated

Area _ Birmingham Yardley 16m2 porcelain 60cm x 60cm x20mm

Hello you Pro’s out there. I am embarking on replacing my current outdoor patio concrete slabs with Porcelain Slabs 60x60cm x 20mm I have been advised to do it 2 different ways so far. Is there a Right Way and a Wrong Way ? I have been advised to take up slabs, hardcore base, compact then lay...

A friend of mine (who is a great brickie) laid his patio the other day, he used a wet bed of sand and cement and back buttered the tiles with a sand and cement slurry. He didn't use a decoupling mat or cement board, just a MOT base. He does a lot of stone paths and patios like this but I have...

Hi everyone, I am new to this forum and apologies if this question has been answered elsewhere. My husband and I are doing a full refurbishment in the kitchen and after a long time we were hoping to be finished this week but the tiles placed on the floor are now coming off. They are porcelain...

Hi all. Just after a quick bit of advice. The other half wants porcelain slabs for the patio. It’s about 11sqm. I’ve watched lots of different YouTube videos. Doesn’t look to bad. Just couple questions from anyone that’s fitted them. 1) what’s the best way to cut them? I’ve got a 4” and 9”...