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**Dave** · 29-05-2007

if it has rectified edges a 2mm joint will look fine as for sealing i would as this help fill any pores in the tile face thus helps with the cleaning of the floor

GazTech · 29-05-2007

[quote=MFC Tiling;12791]Hi Dan

Doing my first porcelain floor next week (Black polished). About 45m, kitchen running thru to utility the loo. what size grout line should I go with? Can I lay them then seal them before grouting?

MFC, Wexford, Ireland[/quote]2mm grout line lovely,polished porcelain must be sealed,recommended product Fila polished porcelain impregnator available from guess who! damn I dont think topps are in ireland are they?

**Dave** · 29-05-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by dhceramics

if it has rectified edges a 2mm joint will look fine as for sealing i would as this help fill any pores in the tile face thus helps with the cleaning of the floor

also try using lithofinFZ protective impregnator especially for porcelain tiles and offer customer lithofinFX conditioning cleaner for after care of tiles. hope this helps..

**Dan** · 29-05-2007

I think 3mm is british standard for floors. 2mm for walls.

GazTech · 30-05-2007

[quote=Dan;12839]I think 3mm is british standard for floors. 2mm for walls.[/quote]How can there be a british standard for a tile joint?Surely its down to personal preferance?:confused:

MFC Tiling · 30-05-2007

Thanks for that. What are rectified edges? Seal before or after laying?

**Dave** · 30-05-2007

rectified edges are just that the edges of the tiles are cut perfectly sqaure no chamfer to edges of tiles, as regards to 2,3 4, + mm grout joints, bs 5385 does not state grout joint widths as these can vary form tile 2 tile depening on tile format and type of tile used.

Dunnster · 30-05-2007

What an excellent idea for a thread...

I would appreciate some advice on which adhesive to go for, I have started a new thread in the relevant section here:

http://www.tilersforums.co.uk/tile-a...sive-list.html

Also, should I seal plywood and if so what to use?

Thanks

**Varley** · 30-05-2007

Seal plywood using acrylic primer (if possible from same manufacturer as the adhesive you will be using).

MFC Tiling · 02-06-2007

Thanks for all your help. If the edges are chamfered should I go 5mm. Anything else I need to know before laying these? Will a Rubi 600 cut them?

GazLC81 · 02-06-2007

How much more difficult is it to tile a floor that is slanted? It's quite noticeable but other than that the surface is flat (no big chucks missing etc)

It's 10m2 and quoteing at about £270 all in for 12x12 ceramic (cheap B&Q ones)

to cheap or too much???

Thanks

**wivers** · 02-06-2007

Are you tiling to the slant mate or trying to make level?