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White Room
A bit to much:ban:
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UITA
No idea what either of these mean, hope you're not referring that my intentions are to promote products, as I do know what spam means. I'm looking for advice and have asked about the products best suited for the job. I've not used any one store in particular. If this is against the forum rules surely a gentle reminder is all that's needed, not a request to ban.
Whitebeam and colour republic do you have any advice?
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diamondtiling
I dont think they are asking for you to be banned, it was aimed at spam.
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david campbell
i seal after laying but i'm confident enough to know i can work cleanly enough,if your starting out then it is advisable to seal prior to laying until your ability on judging bed-depths increases
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UITA
I've just dry laid them to give me an idea of cosmetics and variety of size. I have brushed them off but some have a load of dust and dirt that is relentless, does it all need to come off?
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The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP
Yes mate, get them clean
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Scott
You may be better off cleaning them with a suitable cleaner prior to sealing just to make sure!
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Scott
Scribing skirting means you lay the skirting tile to be cut on top of the floor tiles already laid, then you follow the contour of the floor tile onto the skirting tile.
Watch this and it will show you what we mean. Its not on tiles but the principal is the same. Fast forward to about 1.45 though otherwise you'll get bored!
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPdYJcN9wfI]YouTube - MPOWER - "Perfect Butt" Profile Scriber -[/ame]
Watch this and it will show you what we mean. Its not on tiles but the principal is the same. Fast forward to about 1.45 though otherwise you'll get bored!
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPdYJcN9wfI]YouTube - MPOWER - "Perfect Butt" Profile Scriber -[/ame]
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Colour Republic
No it wasn't you, some other user came on and posted links to their website, the posts have been removed so it looks like we were refering to you:smilewinkgrin:
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White Room
As above mate, nothing what you have been saying
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Scott
Looks like the 2 people above got the wrong thread!!!
Too many :8:
Too many :8:
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UITA
Here's some photos of what I'm dealing with.
I'm sorry to say I ignored the start from center as I was impatient and scared. This was a quick job and as I said earlier just to give me an idea. I started from a corner and laid them by eye. Is this madness?
I started by the door, think I need to come away from the wall a little more.
The right side tiles will have to be cut, if I started from the center wouldn't I have to cut both right and left.
My concerns are:
1. An old one, what should I be paying for the adhesive per 20/25kg bag?
2. Spacers, should I use them as there are many inconsistencies in size (width)?
3. If starting from the center out wouldn't I have to cut on all sides of the room as to just 3?
I'm sorry to say I ignored the start from center as I was impatient and scared. This was a quick job and as I said earlier just to give me an idea. I started from a corner and laid them by eye. Is this madness?
I started by the door, think I need to come away from the wall a little more.
The right side tiles will have to be cut, if I started from the center wouldn't I have to cut both right and left.
My concerns are:
1. An old one, what should I be paying for the adhesive per 20/25kg bag?
2. Spacers, should I use them as there are many inconsistencies in size (width)?
3. If starting from the center out wouldn't I have to cut on all sides of the room as to just 3?
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DHTiling
Best way to lay slate is by eye..
Price for adhesive varies but around £15 a bag is quite normal.
Price for adhesive varies but around £15 a bag is quite normal.
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UITA
Just bought my adhesive and sealer, may have a go at laying tomorrow. "The perfect butt", I like it!!!!
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UITA
Oh yeah bought a grout float for £7.50 from a so called bargain shop only to find another over the road in said bargain shops bargain nemesis for £2.99. Rubber mallet for £1.50 instead of £3.00 as well, sorted........well they both look the same!!!!
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united
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Scott
You can shift it over as you have kitchen units going in too dont you? The idea is to keep the cutsh sides of the room and where it meets your plinths.
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UITA
OK!!!! About 9 Hours later and my back is in half, I need a beer. You tilers earn every penny you charge. This was a massive learning curve and I'm real worried that when I stand on them I either going to be rocking back and fore or I'll just hear a SNAP!!!!
As you can see the third row, second tile is a real toe stubber, any tips (apart from wear good shoes)?
As a side note 500ml of sealer will do around 60 30X60cm tiles twice.
As you can see the third row, second tile is a real toe stubber, any tips (apart from wear good shoes)?
As a side note 500ml of sealer will do around 60 30X60cm tiles twice.
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faithhealer
slate can be cut with a sharp chisel. lay it flat on the floor and tap it with your mallet. The high spot should flake off. If it's really high, do it in two bites.
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UITA
Thanks Faithhealer, I had an idea it could be done but.......yes it is laid flat, is it advisable to do it with adhesive applied?
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The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP
As Faith, the good thing about rough slate is you can get rid of lips with a chisel. Prior to sealing, fix first I would say
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Scott
If that doesnt work you can always carry of with the chisel and take it out
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hunter
Did you get your slate down OK? I can advise on layout and sealers if you need it?
