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Tilers Forums is a Not-for-profit Business and YOU Can Now Buy Shares and Invest into it!
I've posted this on the electrical forum.
Electricians Forums is not-for-profit and we are allowing subscribers and high esteemed members to have a 48% of the share of forum profits available. | on...
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Sigma Art 4.A Handle
My restoration project from a old Art 4.A Sigma cutter is missing an "adjustment" screw
From the handle image online (Art 24AE) I can see it is a hex screw
I've looked thru the parts diagram for this cutter and sigma doesn't list a part number for this.
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Ensuite Tiling. SLC on HardieBacker?
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I'm looking for some advice on the best method to level my ensuite floor. The floor is green chipboard over joists. Chipboard is screwed and glued and very secure. Stud walls over the top so no chance/appetite of taking it up to sister joists.
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Do I apply adhesive to the tile or floor?
Hi all
Quick question. Just starting to tile my floor using an 8mm trowel. Do I apply the adhesive to the tile or floor?
Is the 8mm trowel ok?
thanks
Chris
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Sigma 4A "retired"
I bought a 'retired' (dirty and beat up) Sigma Art- 4.A
I got it pretty cheap with the intention of just doing a bathroom or two and that's it.
But this thing is beat and has seen many years of battle hardened commercial use.
Caked in cement and glue and I'm trying to...
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Automatically Stays Level - cross section with 4 right angles. Brilliant for wall tiling.
https://amzn.to/45SUc23
Do any of you use something like this?
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Cement board vs ply under tiles for wet UFH system
Hi there, we have just installed a Hetta UFH system.. they recommend a 6mm plywood over the top before tiling. I called them and they admitted that ply is a poor conductor.
Does anyone have any experience with cement board (such as Hardie...
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Novice-replacing tiles ensuite
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Novice DIY tiler here looking for advice please. I'm replacing tiles in very small upstairs ensuite toilet (floor area 2 m squared). They were put direct onto plywood (by another) 15 years ago and have cracked over the years. I'm in process of removing...
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Grout cracked after 6 months
Had new bathroom by a builder who has subsequently gone bust and after 6 months the floor has had it!
The floor is floorboard on which he put plywood down on (and underfloor heating) with floor tiles on top. There's a LOT of flex in areas of the floor and so the...
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MARAZZI TRAVISANO TREVI ITALIAN PORCELAIN TILE
I need help. I need MARAZZI TRAVISANO TREVI Italian porcelain tile in 3" x 12" bullnose to match what I have. Looking for 165' but will take whatever is available. Thanks ahead of time.
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Replacing Wet Room Tiles?
We had a wet room fitted by a large company. We have issues with a few large steps where the gradient isn’t smooth so you can stump your toe.
They sent a wet room fitter round to report, but the first 2 were general bathroom fitters who didn’t know about wet rooms...
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Is the christmas rush happening this year or not? (2024)
Wondering if the christmas rush happening this year or not? (2024)
Just with the state of the economy and house building industry not being brilliant.
Hoping you're getting enough to get you into January by now at least.
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Levelling and tiling en-suite floor with Mapei Ultraplan Renovation
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I'm an enthusiastic DIY'er (first time poster) who has been slowly chipping away at an en-suite bathroom renovation for a few months. Last night I went to install the shower tray (1600 x 900) and I realised that the...
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Which sealer?
Please advise me on a sealer or two. I've had white porcelain tiles with light grey grout laid for 4/5 months & the grout had darkened & the tiles are difficult to clean.
Once sealed, I do plan on getting a kitchen runner.
I read a review on Amazon for LTP H20 sealer & the image...
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Tile movement and popping noise over underfloor heating
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We've had a bathroom installed with electric mat underfloor heating in a new extension. The heated mat was not turned on for a month after the tiles were laid and then the heat was gradually increased by 1 degree a day. The mats are...
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Looking for this 12”x12” discontinued ceramic floor tile
Looking for this ceramic discontinued floor tile
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ceramic tile
Hello I’m in need to find a box of this ceramic floor tile. My local company who put it in says been discontinued for 15 years and not sure what manufacturer made it. The pieces are 12”x12” each
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Alternative to Jackoboard Boardfix
Morning everyone
Hope you're having a good weekend.
Does any one have any recommendations for a cheaper alternative to Jackoboard board fix sealant?
I know that No More Ply adhesive can be used in a similar way but that seems to expand slightly.
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Does gypsum plaster stain marble?
Hi, in anyone’s experience, would gypsum plaster irreparably stain marble tiles? In my bathroom, a half wall of white marble tiles has been installed, then, after fixing the tiles, plaster has been applied to the half wall above. A few of the marble dados look...
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Complain after 6 mths? Yes or no
I have had my ensuite and bathroom installed in April. The job had ongoing issues during the job and I had to call them back twice due to cracked tiles, floor sealant no longer working etc. I paid a lot of money and the company are supposed to be a top end...
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