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Hi! Hoping for some advice on fixing this efflorescence. Only have this issue in the shower. Have the same tiles elsewhere without issue. Have tried vinegar, have tried dravco tile cleaner and...
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Hello, All. I found you just now, and needing a bit of advice I thought I'd join up. So far the forum looks like just what I need. See you in the forums. Cheers.
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HI
I was hoping I could find out some information from you guys. How is the tiling industry over in Australia? I am 32years old and am keen to come over and start our new life. Is there...
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We are having a constant battle with learners and employers of apprentices regarding leaving tile spacers in the joint. This is something I have never done on any job ( that I can...
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Hi there - I’m hoping to get some advice.
I’m a builder, based in Melbourne, Australia. I’ve recently done a few bathroom renovations, using a Universal Shower Base, where a fibreglass shower...
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After using black grout on my beige porcelain matt tiles, it's left stains that won't come off with water on a kitchen sponge scrubber.
Is there a correct way/product to do this?
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Good evening. Quick question if I may. I know it's probably been spoken about on many occasions on the forum so I apologise in advance. Went to a job the other day 30m2 of the parquet style tiles...
- rj1884
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Hi guys!
My name is Ruben and I'm a tiler.
Can anyone help me make a method statement and risk assessment?
- R.R
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Whilst knocking off bathroom tiles the other day I uncovered a body that had been entombed for over seven years. The little boy who lived in the house took the mermaid to school to tell his...
- Sean Kelly
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This was installed by a so called tiler/bathroom fitter. As you can see it was all ripped out. The shower trap was connected to nothing so the water would have poured through the ceiling, the...
- diamondtiling
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Hi all. I have managed to stay away from grouting with epoxy for 5 years now. Finally I have a customer today who is insisting on it for his bathroom.
I have a couple of questions please. He...
- cr0ft
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just wondered if anyone has tried sealing new grout with silicone spray?
- glastry
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Got these glass mosaic strips to install, they are 8mm deep as are the tiles fitted to the already tanked walls. I was thinking to make an 8mm deep dog leg from something and cut some v notches...
- gobby
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Did you do anything for pancake day?
Our family filling mix is Carrot & Cheese :)
- High Peak Tiling
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I was through for my mates birthday & forgot about this video, it's just resurfaced on face book..
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=752576864752532
- Stef
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A page I stumbled across,
Thought best to share with ya'll
https://www.facebook.com/pages/There-I-Fixed-It-ish/786720791357393
- High Peak Tiling
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Which European Country Do You Actually Belong In III should be living in France lol, how about you ? :thumbsup:
- Diamond Pool Finishers
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Hi, I just did a small room with star galaxy polished granite tiles. I laid them then sealed them then grouted them. Problem is 1 tile has got an annoying small cloudy patch whereas the rest of...
- rdmbfossa
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Client has supplied this tanking kit for a wetroom
FormSafe Square Tanking Kit 5m | Accessories for Disabled | NoLinksToThis
Has anybody used this before? if so what are your opinions on it?
- andyq
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Afternoon all.
Tiled the kitchen splash back at the weekend with a creamy coloured tile. Looking to grout this weekend hopefully, and i'm we are thinking white grout (protected with LTP grout...
- champ222
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Upgrade due next month, now do I stay with Android and Samsung or something else ?
200 minutes is plenty for me
Txts I would like a fair amount and would prefer 1gb Data.
Any good deals about at...
- Gazzer
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HI people,
I have a 2 storey 3 bed semi 1930s ex council house made from concrete block. with cavity and rendered on the outside, rendered and plastered inside. the internal walls are also...
- ajs
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About to start this bathroom Ive been planning, so wanted to see if anybody here can help out.
The Tiles:
1. Walls: 250x400x7mm ceramic BCT Willow tiles. total area = 18sqm
2. Floor: 300x300x7mm...
- Guitardedleon
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what you guys think? been watching the news and if this flares up its bye bye uk and usa we don't stand a chance against china and Russia, and if it went nuclear, its bye bye planet earth
- Mr Tiler
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Hi all,
Hope you can help me on this one!
I have installed a bath with a curved end and want to use slim vertiacal sections of porcelain tiles to create a faeture rather than use a plastic...
- The Nett
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Hi all ,
M8 of mine is laying some Karndean for me at my Ma's house. Got an F-Ball Hygrometer on the floor and getting a constant 95% reading on it. Not having used one before myself ...
- Diggy
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I've been asked to price for replacing a few of these tiles, they have spare tiles but will need cleaned up. 2 questions, can anyone recommend a supplier and 2, grout! It's like a resin grout...
- charlie1
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I've put 2 coats and it dosen't seem to have covered that well.
Is it ok to put a third coat on? The instructions imply 2 coats should be enough.
- provr6
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Hi All,
I've just listed a full floor tiling set up of the Raimondi System on the Bay:
Raimondi Tile Levelling System | eBay
Make me an offer if interested :thumbsup:
Cheers,
MC :smilewinkgrin:
- merlecollins
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only used a few times on one job
110 volt ok for site work but works off transformer
- slimfb
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The case has never been openned, still sealed up.
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We've got a travertine floor, and a couple of holes have appeared where the surface has pushed through into a void underneath. Also, one fine crack. I've been looking into repair options, and...
- WillCalderwood
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Currently looking for buy some discontinued Porcelanosa Horizon Marron 33.3 x 33.3cm
I need 3 m2 have checked tilesinyourgarage, spent countless hours contacting every supplier that lists them...
- Aaran
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I have a bathroom floor to replace in Highate and I am struggling to find the replacement stone tiles. To me they are a 15mm calibrated classic honed sandstone. Small deviation in shades, 600x600...
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