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Tiles are usually thin, square or rectangular coverings manufactured from hard-wearing material such as ceramic, stone, metal, baked clay, or even glass. They are generally fixed in place in an array to cover roofs, floors, walls, edges, or other objects such as tabletops. Alternatively, tile can sometimes refer to similar units made from lightweight materials such as perlite, wood, and mineral wool, typically used for wall and ceiling applications. In another sense, a tile is a construction tile or similar object, such as rectangular counters used in playing games (see tile-based game). The word is derived from the French word tuile, which is, in turn, from the Latin word tegula, meaning a roof tile composed of fired clay.
Tiles are often used to form wall and floor coverings, and can range from simple square tiles to complex or mosaics. Tiles are most often made of ceramic, typically glazed for internal uses and unglazed for roofing, but other materials are also commonly used, such as glass, cork, concrete and other composite materials, and stone. Tiling stone is typically marble, onyx, granite or slate. Thinner tiles can be used on walls than on floors, which require more durable surfaces that will resist impacts.

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    Plaster damp and damaged behind tiles in shower

    I had a few loose tiles in the shower so decided to remove them, I’ve now taken quite a lot off and all the plaster is damp and soggy. I was planning to rip it out and start again, just not sure if to plasterboard and tank or use a waterproof board like Kerdi board / Wedi board, as this says...
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    How to fix crack in mirrored tiles in shower

    I have a strip of mirrored tiles in my shower and two have hairline cracks which seem to be getting bigger. I have looked at resin however all the ones I have come across advise to leave in sunlight to cure as they are generally for windscreens. Has anybody used a resin on mirrored tiles and...
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    Porcelain split face tiles in shower area

    Hi everyone, First time posting here so apologies if I end up not giving enough information! So we're currently renovating our bathroom and have already tiled two of the walls ourselves (not very neatly!). We still need to tile the shower area however and I've completely confused myself. We...
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    Mosaic tiles in shower area

    Hi, I have porcelain mosaic tiles in the floor area of my shower. The shower has wet room underlay underneath to stop any leaks. The builders laid the mosaics with Ultra Tile Fix Pro Grout. The mosaics have lifted and most of the grout has come out. Can anyone recommend what I should use to...
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    Shower area tiles lifting

    Morning all, Recently tiled a bathroom but I have a problem with the floor tiles in the shower area that appear to have lifted. Bathroom has probably been tiled for a year but only used for the last two months. Floor makeup as follows Pozijoists over specced with 1/3 of the usual deflection...
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    Aus Tiles over void

    Hi Guys, hoping someone can give me some advice on this. My alfresco concrete slab is tiled. As the slab is 1m above ground, I have a brick retaining wall around it. There's a gap/void between the alfresco slab and the brick ret. wall of around 100mm. The tiles go right to the brick ret. wall...
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    USA Shower floor tiles taking 4 days to dry in the corners

    My new (1 month old) shower floor has 2" porcelain hexagon tiles. I noticed the grout stayed wet much longer in each bottom corner of the wall that is across from the shower head . About 4" of floor corner grout - both directions in 2 corners , and around the single tiles that are adjacent to...
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    USA Tiles won’t adhere

    Hi, Hopefully you can answer this question, as I am completely stumped. I built a outdoor pool bath (fully enclosed structure) and applied the backer board, red guard and prepared the area accordingly. After completing the wall tiles using the versa bond for large format tiles (8x15) I noticed...
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    Tiles cracking on new shower nib wall

    Hi, We have recently had our bathroom updated and a new Brick nib wall put in and tiled. Within 6 weeks it had cracked on both sides and metal trim had come away. The bathroom renovator came back and replaced the tiles with new adhesive (type used in pools) but I have noticed after 3 weeks it...
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    Porcelain tiles ok for wetroom?

    Hello all I’ve purchased some Wickes Mississippi grey 300 X 600 Matt porcelain tiles for wetroom floor. Also purchased Wickes Olympia great polished porcelain tiles for walls. - they kind of match with Mississippi. I noticed That the Olympia and and other porcelain tiles wick sells all say for...
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    Tiles falling off in shower enclosure

    Hi, a few tiles keep falling off in the shower enclosure. Any tips on the best material to use to replace the plaster. Pink area in the middle. Thinking sand and cement (4/1 parts) or aquapanel piece screwed in. thanks, pras
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    BN1 Brighton, Mastic specialist wanted. Approx 6 corners, niche and shower. Bumpy tiles

    Hi, I am wondering if anyone is able to apply mastic neatly to bumpy tiles i.e. this one. Eminence Johnson Tiles. Eminence Tile Satin White Being the genuis i am, decided to go for these tiles. Plumber been wonderful, he is just worried he won't be able to make sillicone look neat. Work...
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    Which adhesive for shower floor with ceramic tiles

    Hi, DIYer here and I'm going to rip up my shower floor which is currently tiled and put down some large ceramic tiles (90x14x1cm) instead. I don't know what the sub-floor is but guessing it's wood. I have a couple of questions - I did have a quick browse of the forum but couldn't see the exact...
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    Layout advice for "brick" layout tiles in walk in shower

    Hello! I am about to lay a walk in shower with 120cm X 20 cm tiles. In general the room will be a "brick" type layout. The walk in shower is closed on 3 sides and borderless on the front. The drain is a hole type drain which is off center, which means I will have to generally cut the 'v...
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    How to fill gap between floor tiles and shower

    Having had my wooden skirting replaced below our shower with some UPVC, I’m left with a 15mm gap between our floor tiles and the new UPVC skirting. The bloke that did the job filled it with wall tile grout and it’s cracked and looks pretty bad Any ideas on how best to fill this gap? Going to...
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    Non Slip Shower Tiles

    I will be getting some modifications done to a shower for my mother, who is elderly and disabled. I'll be getting someone to remove the shower screen and raise the shower floor level to be flush with outside. The primary focus is having a non slip surface in the shower. I've been recommended R10...
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    Shower tray movement - tiles will be ok???

    Have just noticed movement in the steel shower tray at the corner edge. I have tiled the adjoining floor tiles so now am unable to remove the tray from its position as it is butt up against the wall - see photo options - tile onto the tray whilst in its lower position so it can’t rise when...
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    mosaic Tiles onto Shower tray former

    Good morning all. Hoping an expert will be able to advise me as I'm dreading making a very expensive mistake I am planning to lay the mosaic tiles pictured onto a wet room shower tray former, I have bought larger porcelain tiles for the rest of the bathroom, was worried about cutting them in...
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    Tile Style Decals is Explain about Tiles Trends & it's Materials

    We understand that you are visiting our site so as to locate a tough tile move that will improve your décor beautifully, that is anything but difficult to fit and is phenomenal incentive requiring little to no effort. You need something that looks great and goes on for quite a long time without...
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    Best sealant for tiles in a shower

    Looking for recommendation for a sealant for wall and floor tiles in a shower room. Wickes Emperador Marble Mix Mosaic Tile are on the floor and plain white glazed tiles on the wall.
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