Kitchen and Utility Floor Tiling - Pics

**EwanR** · 13-10-2008

After scouring this forum for hints, tips and asking a few questions of the professionals, I thought I'd post some pics of my efforts. One thing I've decided for sure; I am never... ever... laying 600x600 tiles again! Ever!!

Just for the record the tiles are from Messrs BnQ - I know.....! They actually come from Malasia not China.

I laid 6mm Ecoboard insulation using Ultra Proflex SP adhesive then laid the underfloor heating cable. I then poured the SLC to protect and reduce the amount of adhesive needed.

Then the tiles went down. I managed 8-10 a day. Once the utility was done I cut the sides of the central floor cabinet and slid it back in to allow replumbing. Mrs R had been without her washing machine for a week and it was a priority! Once in I was able to tile back into the kitchen.

Cabinet ends cut and replaced then the skirtings and kick boards.

I can't upload to the Gallery so pics are on my profile. Follow this link

TilersForums.co.uk | Tile Forums | Tiling Forum - EwanR's Album: Kitchen and Utility

Here's a taster - comments welcome.

EwanR

Branty · 13-10-2008

Very nice Ewan.

**whitebeam** · 13-10-2008

Looks good mate

**deanotile** · 13-10-2008

A job very well don.

GazTech · 13-10-2008

Nice work..totally transformed the rooms....

**Fekin** · 13-10-2008

Looks a nice job

**Dave** · 13-10-2008

Nice job.............pics..pics..

whey hey pics.....

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**Scott the tiler** · 13-10-2008

V. nice job. 1st pic looks like it could be used for in a brochure. Well Done! or ¡buen hecho!

**EwanR** · 13-10-2008

Originally Posted by Scott the tiler

V. nice job. 1st pic looks like it could be used for in a brochure. Well Done! or ¡buen hecho!

Couple of bottles of Rioja in the rack!

Thanks for the positive comments guys, the result is almost worth nearly breaking my back. Thank goodness for Jacuzzi! The UFH works a treat too. Just enough to keep your feet warm.

**Mark B** · 14-10-2008

Nice job Ewan - well worth the effort.

Mark

**Mike Strutter** · 14-10-2008

Looks good mate, did you seal them at all?

**monty** · 14-10-2008

Excellent mate..

**EwanR** · 15-10-2008

Originally Posted by Mike Strutter

Looks good mate, did you seal them at all?

Yes I did. I used Fila Porcelain Impregnator/Sealer before and after grouting. The first application was with a foam roller which left a very bubbly layer. When dried there were a lot of dark spots where the bubbles were. You can't see them unless you are on your hands and knees though!

Grouted with Mapei black the applied second coat using a brush giving a smoother layer. Getting residue off was a pain and I eventually used kitchen roll with a dab of sealer on it to wipe it off before polishing with dry kitchen roll.