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Replacing cracked tile - slope on subfloor

Hi All. I am replacing a cracked tile (porcelain 60x60). However I have noticed the subfloor is sloped slightly, the adhesive that was on before was a lot thicker at the bottom of the tile then the top so I don't think its recent movement. What is the best way of dealing with this? Should i...
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- Mar 21, 2021
- cracked slope subfloor tile
- Replies: 3
- Forum: America
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Yorkshire and Humber Bathroom Tiling Job in next 3 weeks - Can you get me out of the dog house?!

Hi, I need a bathroom tiling in the next 3 weeks. Its in Monk Fryston which is near Leeds / York / Tadcaster / Selby / Goole etc I did the en suite and my wife isn't happy with the finish (admittingly its not good - so i am in the dog house!) and the house is going to be carpeted in 4 weeks...
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- Oct 28, 2017
- bathroom bathroom tiling can house job jobs next out tiling tiling job tiling jobs tiling work work
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Work Wanted for Wall and Floor Tile Fixers
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Which white grout - Metro tiles in a shower.

Hi All, Which white grout for metro tiles in a shower (not a power shower) with 2mm spacers set on Mapei P9? I am in Leeds so got a topps / screwfix / CTD / Tile Giant etc Thanks
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- Oct 24, 2017
- former grout metro metro tiles shower shower tray tile tile grout tiles wetroom which white
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Tanking and Wetrooms Forum
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DIY Brick / Metro Tiling - Where to centre tile above

Hi, Just about to do some brick tiling. When you centre the first tile on the row above, do you centre it on the grout line or at the edge of the tile below? So does the middle of the tile above go inline with the grout line or the edge of tile Hope that makes sense! Thanks
- skipfeeney
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- Oct 22, 2017
- brick centre metro metro tiles tile tiling where
- Replies: 7
- Forum: DIY Tiling Forum
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Which adhesive for metro tiles in a shower area?

Hi All, I am going to be tiling Metro tiles in my shower on Tanked plasterboard. Can anyone recommend a good value slow setting adhesive for the job? Also what size spacers and notched trowel shall i use, 8mm? Thanks
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- Oct 6, 2017
- adhesive former metro metro tiles shower shower tray tile tile adhesive tiles wetroom which
- Replies: 16
- Forum: Tanking and Wetrooms Forum
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Line of cracks along tiles :(

Hi, About a year ago I got my kitchen tiled by a professional tiler. The tiles have started to crack along the joins of the 18mm WBP. The WBP was put down by myself. Looking back I have realised I laid it wrong - the long long crack is where the Plywood is 90 to the floorboards and not the...
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- Mar 14, 2017
- canada crack cracking cracks debonding line tile tiles
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Canada
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Which Grout For Wall & Floor Porcelin Tiles (4mm Gap)

Hi All, Nearly finished my bathroom tiling. I have installed large porcelain tiles on wall and floor with 4mm gap using kerraflex. I am looking for either a grey or black grout (need to run it past the missus!) what do you reccomend? Shall i stick with Mapei products? If so Kerrcolour or...
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- May 31, 2015
- aus floor floor tiling gap grout tile tile grout tiles usa wall which
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Australia
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How to mix tile adhesive and ensure correct amount of wate?

Hi, I planning on using Keraflex Adhesive is there a simple way to make sure the correct amount of water is added to a mix? Instructions say use 32-34 parts water for every 100 parts of kerraflex! Also, when using a batten to help with the layout and support heavy tiles, how soon can you...
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- Apr 28, 2015
- adhesive aus how how to tile tile tile adhesive tiling guide usa
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Australia
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Adhesive / Aligning Floor & Wall Tiles / Where to start?!

Hi All, I am looking for some advice on my tiling project. I have tiled quite a few floors before, but this is the first time I have tiled walls! I would be grateful if you could answer the following questions: 1) The Tiles are large size 600 x 300mm which adhesive do you recommend? The...
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- Apr 13, 2015
- adhesive aus floor floor tiling tile tile adhesive tiles usa wall wall tiles where
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Australia