systems

A system is a group of interacting or interrelated elements that act according to a set of rules to form a unified whole. A system, surrounded and influenced by its environment, is described by its boundaries, structure and purpose and expressed in its functioning. Systems are the subjects of study of systems theory and other systems sciences.

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  1. S

    Liquid Tanking Systems

    Looking for a recommendation for a liquid tanking system to be applied to fresh plaster. Was eying up aqua defence by Mapei or HydroBan by Laticrete but open to others. Just needs to be able to be painted on ready for ceramic tiles
  2. J

    tile lippage/levelling systems

    I have used a couple of the systems out there with varying success and i would like to settle on one system. What are you good people using especially for your floor tiles.
  3. K

    Tanking systems for skimmed plasterboard

    Hi guys. New to the forum here. So basically I have just had my bathroom plasterboarded using dot and dab method and it's now been skimmed. I will be getting a shower enclosure being installed so It needs to be tanked. I have just realised I could have used a hardie backer board. My questions...
  4. T

    The best tilling systems (spacers) in your opinion

    Hello, My name is Theodor and I am head of technical sales in a building supply store in Greece. I am looking to import a value for money tile laying system (maybe the traditional system with the clips and wedges or what ever is the best in your opinion), Unfortunately as well I know, there is...
  5. tiletyler

    Lippage systems, Layout and Spacers

    Should I use spacers and anti-lippage system inserts when I cut/layout my floor tiles? I ask, having just finished a bathroom floor using a leveling system for the first time. I used the raimondi system on 12" square tiles and the tiles came out very level but my grout lines shifted as I...
  6. Dill69

    Tile levelling systems joints opening up!

    Does anybody else have the issue of joints being opened up when using a tile levelling system (wedge & clip). I’m laying floors with 600x600 tiles and thought I would try a Levelling system just to see how good they were and if it could speed things up (I don’t normally use them). As I tighten...
    • Dill69
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    • canada floor tile joints leveling system levelling systems tile tile levelling
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    • Forum: Canada
  7. G

    Tile Levelling plastic breaks?

    Hi, I am about to fix some ceramic 600 x 300 rectified tiles to a bathroom wall and was planning to use the PREMTOOL tile levelling system for the first time. Having read some reviews of these type of systems, some people have said that the plastic does not always snap in the right place...
  8. P

    Levelling Systems - What do YOU Recommend? Which brand and why?

    Hi Guys, I have been tiling since i was 17 (im 31) I have been stuck in my way and to be honest with you ill self level usually in a smaller area and build up with adhesive the majority of the time. This year i want to increase my speed and better my habits and i have heard the floor levelling...
    • PDTiling
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    • canada levelling recommend systems what which
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Canada
  9. Dave

    Looking at tile levelling clip systems.

    Now before you say “Dave”! You said you’d never use them 😁. I’ve got a 100mtr plus of 1200mm high gloss plank tiles to do and i know in my whole honest of deep down thoughts an occasional lip will haunt me , so I’ve been thinking and i do say thinking about a lash type system 😂 , oh go on give...
    • Dave
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    • canada levelling looking systems tile tile levelling
    • Replies: 31
    • Forum: Canada
  10. R

    Mixing wet-room systems?

    Hi all, I've managed to get an Aqua4ma linear shower tray for a very good price, but am now looking at the rest of the panels to make up the system for a wetroom. However the price of the panels are nuts, about £50 a pop for a 1200x800 panel at 19mm thick to match the tray height. Im wondering...
  11. C

    Levelling systems& large format

    I am starting a large floor tomorrow in 1200 x 1200 tiles and am now thinking to myself should I be using one of these levelling systems kicking about. I have never used them and had no reason or desire to. I've always thought a decent tiler shouldn't need them..... But... A 1200 x 1200 tile...
    • culrossblue
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    • canada format large large format levelling systems
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Canada
  12. J

    Levelling systems & when to use them

    so doing this wet room.. picked up my Sigma cutter and was talking to the salesman (ex tiler) who advised using levelling clips with the 1200x600 wall tiles so I bought some clips. Was this just a sales technique or should I be using them? And while I’m on the subject, what exactly are their...
    • James De
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    • canada levelling systems
    • Replies: 94
    • Forum: Canada
  13. M

    Adhesive and levelling systems

    Hi guys Just a quick one, what adhesive would you recommend for 60x60 porcelain tiles going on durabase, also got underfloor heating. Also what would you say the best value for money levelling system is? Thanks Mitch
    • Mitch88
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    • adhesive levelling systems
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Adhesive and Grout
  14. R

    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...
  15. F

    Tile Levelling systems

    i know it’s a touchy subject some times but after using the genesis levelling system daily for several weeks, it’s flaws are greater than its plus points so I’m after something else. The cheap eBay clips, are the bases too thick? Any other issues with them? Is it worth spending more on plm or alike?
  16. I

    sponges for epoxy systems

    grouting epoxy I found these sponges in cellulose, Like those for epoxy, the thickness is only 1 cm. I bought 30 packs of 2 pieces. For 30 €.
  17. J

    Which of these tile levelling systems to purchase. Cost Vs Quality

    Hi I know this has been discussed a few times but im stuck as to which to buy. Ive used the twist screw on type before but i thought id pickup one of these systems. Which is the best for quality if cost wasnt as issue. Which is the cheapest but still good. Which is the best overall value &...
    • jimsters
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    • canada cost levelling quality systems tile tile levelling which
    • Replies: 45
    • Forum: Canada
  18. I

    Lashing Systems - big wedges

    Hi I have been working in New Zealand where I used tile wedges from a company called TileMax - they had them made by a company in China. They were bigger than any others i have found in the UK. They are about 80mm long by 15mm wide by 12mm tall, the only ones i can get here are 50mm by 8mm by...
  19. N

    Tile levelling systems ??

    Never used these before. Largest format I've worked in is 600x600 but have a few bathrooms in 300x1000 coming up. Worth trying? And if so any recommendations on a reasonably priced kit Cheers Neil
    • neil forrest
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    • canada levelling systems tile tile levelling
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Canada
  20. Dan

    Tile Levelling Systems in Bulk - Cheap Tile Levelling Systems

    Everybody seems to be selling tile levelling systems these days. So I thought I'd have a quick look on one of the websites I use to by tat from. They do actually do some good stuff amongst the crap. It's worth digging through. You can often get samples sent over FOC if you have an account that...
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