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    Tiling issues paying to dispose of tile waste

    This is interesting if you are saying that a builder/tiler has to pay to take away and dispose of offcuts/tiles when I live 5 minutes away from a recycling centre and don't have to pay to dispose of them, then why would he want to take them with him and then have to pay to dispose of the offcuts...
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    Outdoor tiling advise 😧

    Hey guys, I'm going to tile the patio and need my new porcelain tiles (10mm) to meet up with the the existing pool tiles 30mm. What's the highest I can lift the tiles using glue without hindering the overall integrity of the tiles? And how do I do it if it's possible? Thanks in advance legends!
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    Increasing porch floor height prior to tiling

    I'm planning on tiling my porch, and the tiles and adhesive will take up around 13mm of height. The porch is currently back to the concrete slab, which is around 70mm below finished floor height. This means making up 50-60mm of height. This seems too thick for bonded screed, and too thin for...
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    Plastering and tiling over existing tiles

    Some helpful advice/opinion would be appreciated... Existing tiles on walls, some of the walls we want new tiles on and others we want plastered ready for painting. Can anyone tell me how much longer it would take to remove the tiles and make good the wall then plaster and/or re-tile compared to...
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    Tiling hallway through to bathroom but needs to be done in two parts

    Hi, I am planning on getting my hallway tiled and continuing the tiles into the small bathroom off to the left of the hallway (with no door bar or anything so the tiles will just continue into bathroom). I will be getting a tiler to do the work but just wanting to get an idea of how this would...
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    UK Think of starting a tiling course on weekends

    Hi I am thinking of training to gain city and guilds on weekends I’m just wondering is there still a demand for tilers and is it something I can do on weekends so not having to give up my full time job so I can gain experience with out the worry of have to earn a living from it. Any advice would...
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    Hello from Hampshire and starting bathroom tiling renovation

    Good evening Forum Gurus Just saying Hi. I will be starting a bathroom timing project this weekend and will more than likey need some advice at some point going forward. Have a lovely evening and it is over and out for now Oops I think this has posted into the wrong area. Admins please feel...
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    16 Square Meter Domestic Bathroom Tiling Work Malton North Yorkshire

    I have a job in Malton North Yorkshire, and I’m giving it a try on here (you never know). The job is for a 16m sq en-suite. I’m using 600x300 ceramics- and some mosaic tiles to form vertical lines to break it up a bit. There is one window to half tile around, some walls to half tile and a...
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    TTA Urges Awareness on Updates to The British Standard For Wall & Floor Tiling - From TTA

    TTA Urges Awareness on Updates to The British Standard For Wall & Floor Tiling - From TTA The latest revision to the British Standard covering floor and wall tiling includes a number of important changes, of which those working in the industry need to be aware. This Standard is a code of...
  10. Dan

    Automatically Stays Level - cross section with 4 right angles. Brilliant for wall tiling.

    https://amzn.to/45SUc23 Do any of you use something like this?
  11. Dan

    Beginner Tiling Courses

    Beginner Tiling Courses 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 Day Tiling Courses? These are brilliant for a DIY person wishing to do their home. They’re also good as an introduction to the tiling game as a whole. They get you used to the tiling tools required to do a good job. Both trowels and tile cutters. A short...
  12. Dan

    DIY Tiling; Advice for DIY Tilers

    DIY Tiling; Advice for DIY Tilers So long story short, I have just purchased my first house and I am a avid DIYer. I am looking at installing some “wood effect” porcelain tiles in my downstairs hallway/kitchen/utility room/WC. I have only previously helped my dad with tiling projects at home...
  13. Dan

    PVA V PRIMERS – WHy you should never use PVA Glue when Wall Tiling

    PVA V PRIMERS – WHy you should never use PVA Glue when Wall Tiling Don’t listen to that idiot on handyman can. lol He’s an idiot who doesn’t have a clue when it comes to tiling. MANY PEOPLE THINK THAT P.V.A. IS OK AS A PRIMER ON WALLS AND FLOORS SO I THOUGHT THAT I WOULD LET YOU SEE THIS AND...
  14. Dan

    Where to get a Tiling NVQ

    Where to get a Tiling NVQ Hi,I did the 4wk course in Warrington back in Sept, being a plasterer I found I was passing work on so I thought I’d do a course and see if it was for me.I have to say that I found it very useful, the knowledge of the tutors was immense, if there was something that […]...
  15. Dan

    Kitchen Tiling Guide

    Kitchen Tiling Guide This simple Kitchen Tiling Guide is something a lot of people could have done with finding before attempting to tile their kitchen walls or floor. Hi. Hope you can help me with a few things. I’m new to tiling and to save myself some money I’m planning to tile a kitchen...
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    UK Tiling Apprentice Wanted Must Drive - Bolton/manny areas

    Tilers labourer wanted, looking for someone who would like to learn the trade, will also be potential to get full time tiling job from this. Must be reliable , have driving license and vehicle.
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    UK Tiling inside a shower

    Hi, first timers here... I am tiling my bathrooms and prefer the look & neatness of tiling inside the glass shower screen, especially on one of my bathroom where the ceramic have a very geometric pattern and would not look nice from outside the shower area and I would like to install another end...
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    TilersForums.co.uk Tiling Advice Forum Discussion Thread

    This is the TilersForums.co.uk Tiling Advice Forum Discussion Thread TilersForums.co.uk, the free tiling advice forum, has been updated. Click HERE to go see the new website. It’s basic but it’ll do the trick. The main forums for all construction advice are now hosted on international domain...
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    Tiling Concern and Need Some Advice. TIA!

    Hey All, So we're in the midst of a project and it's been interesting. Is there a type of edging that can be used to "hide" and/or protect the edges of the tile that are protruding? While some are flush many are not (I realize the walls are uneven and the thin set was not troweled well). And...
  20. Lou

    Stoke-on-Trent College Tiling Courses Feedback Thread

    Stoke-on-Trent College provide Tiling courses for school leavers and mature students with both full and part time tiling courses available to enrol on to. The cost of these courses can vary and it is important to enrol onto the one that matches your experience so you learn at a level that is...

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