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    Cement board or de-coupling or both

    Well that might be true unless the answer is "No, I never use both" then it's not dependent on anything. I'll rephrase it, what situations would make any of you guys use both? And is it ever a bad idea
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    Cement board or de-coupling or both

    The question is in the title really Do you guys tend to use one or the other or both I know the jobs vary but just as a general rule? Cheers Duncan Sorry if it's been asked before. I did search
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    • board canada cement cement board
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    • Forum: Canada
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    What van should I get?

    I looked at those be everyone I talk to about them say they are real rust buckets
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    What van should I get?

    Thanks I did search but didn't find this D
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    What van should I get?

    Sorry, I know this is one of those questions that has no answer but I need to get a van for my tiling business. I was thinking Transit Custom or VW Transporter but I've seen a few trades men in the VW Caddy and was wondering what tilers went for. Cheers Duncan
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    Tiling on a cardboard wall!?

    Hi, I'm in the process of tiling a bathroom with 600x300 porcelain tiles (24kg square metre) and was planning to use wedi board (well an equivalent) for the plasterboard wall but it turns out the wall isn't a stud/plasterboard wall it's PARAMOUNT BOARD.....
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    Tiling on a cardboard wall!?

    Thanks for the suggestion scooby I don't think it's an option for this job but I'll keep it in mind for next time Cheers Duncan
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    Tiling on a cardboard wall!?

    Yes this is the bath/hall wall. I'd be happy to tile it with lighter tiles... well if the surface was tided up a bit.
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    Tiling on a cardboard wall!?

    Sound interesting but I just wouldn't have confidence in the whole lot not falling down on one of his kids heads. I can't believe how weedy this wall is! I suppose its alright if you leave it alone.
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    Tiling on a cardboard wall!?

    Hi, No, that's not an option unfortunately. Cheers Duncan
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    Tiling on a cardboard wall!?

    Yes indeed, it's just disappointing not to be able to do what I planned and I feel like I'm letting him down a bit.
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    Tiling on a cardboard wall!?

    Hi Bond, What are these toggle style fixing? Yes the render is a bit s*** too. I've not messed with it too much but I think it will be ok to plaster over. All in all 24kg per meter tiles are not a good idea. He's gone on holiday so I'll have to get in touch and tell him his bathroom won't be...
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    Tiling on a cardboard wall!?

    Thanks for the replies No there is not enough room to do the 50x50/board option Isn't it pushing it a bit weight wise to put these on plaster and the drying time is a bit of a problem too. Do I need to go back and recommend lighter tiles? Yes it is a new bath, fitted by the owner before I go...
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    Tiling on a cardboard wall!?

    Hi, I'm in the process of tiling a bathroom with 600x300 porcelain tiles (24kg square metre) and was planning to use wedi board (well an equivalent) for the plasterboard wall but it turns out the wall isn't a stud/plasterboard wall it's a kind of cardboard waffle/honeycomb construction so there...
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    • canada tiling wall
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    • Forum: Canada
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    large format tile job

    Hi I just got asked to quote for a 22 metre kitchen floor using 1metre sq. tiles. I'm not able to do it but are there any tilers on here (in the Southampton/Portsmouth area) that do tiles this size? PM me Cheers Duncan
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    Grouting a Victorian Floor

    His John, Sorry for the perceived lack of gratitude in my response, it was just that I was surprised that I needed to wait so long. Still it was unforgivable to not say thanks Anyway thanks a lot for the advice and the speed given. I'm following it as I type Much appreciated thanks Duncan
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    Grouting a Victorian Floor

    2 days!! will this floor ever be done? :-)
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    Grouting a Victorian Floor

    Hi All, So I grouted the floor yesterday and it all went well. How long should I wait before sealing it? The grout bag is saying fully dry it 24 hours, that seems like a long time Cheers Duncan
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    Grouting a Victorian Floor

    Thanks, I was planning on using Flex Joint Premium grey I've sealed the tiles too, I didn't drown them but I gave the tops 2 coats I'll go over and do an intro soon Cheers Duncan
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    Grouting a Victorian Floor

    Hi, I've just laid my first Victorian (Original Style) floor and I'm about to grout it, I was just wondering if there is anything I should watch out for with the grouting or is it straight forward? Cheers Duncan
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    • edwardian edwardian floor floor floor tiling geometric grout grouting original style style tile grout victorian victorian floor victorian floor tiling
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Adhesive and Grout
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