Show Us YOUR Work Thread - Tilers Pictures
Edit May 2024: THIS is a New Show Us Your Work Thread for 2024 Onwards
This is the new Tilers Showcase Forum where we want new tiling work added, with each tiling job you complete having a thread of its own so people can see what kind of work you do, and potential customers can find your work
I thought it was about time we had a thread dedicated to all members of Tilers forums to show us any work that they do.
Be it from installing a kitchen to garden decking. Show us your work! Get those pictures taken, but then do something with them! Actually add them to a thread and some facebook groups with your website link in them etc and it'll help spread the tile love. :)
If you have done a...
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Specific Genesis Trims Close to Branbury Oxfordshire
Anyone know where to get specific Genesis trims close to Banbury oxfordshire?
I need a trim called ESA 100.401 if that means anything to anyone 😬 iv found them in Reading so worst case im driving a 3 hour round trip in the morning to get 4 trims 😩😩
Any Genesis trims on here please? 👍
Anyone know where to get specific Genesis trims close to Banbury oxfordshire?
I need a trim called ESA 100.401 if that means anything to anyone 😬 iv found them in Reading so worst case im driving a 3 hour round trip in the morning to get 4 trims 😩😩
Any Genesis trims on here please? 👍
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Topps Tiles Trade - 10% Off Code
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Tiling materials source Worthing-Chichester area?
Hello, I'm having trouble finding any decent stockists locally. I've got a Topps very near, plus the usual generalists...
All the tile suppliers I've looked at in Chichester online, only show tiles, not all the unglamorous stuff like backer and sealing tapes & compounds.
Can anyone recommend a supplier in this area (Worthing to Chichester)?
Or otherwise online: I've been researching tanking for my alcove shower (1200*800 Mira Flight 3 upstands) and losing the will to live - everyone says x or y is best but can I assume that products at a similar price point are broadly similar or are there clear leaders?
FWIW, the walls are two of plaster on thermalite blocks* and a new short stud...
Big thanks to Topps Tiles and Tile Giant for Saving CTD Stores
I know it wasn't all of them but it must have been all the ones that were working well that got saved.
So I think Topps Tiles and Tile Giant need a massive thankyou from me personally on behalf of the forum.
We have loads of tilers across the country who use CTD as they sponsored us for 3 years some time ago. So it was gutting news when it came in that they were struggling after being sold off by Saint Gobain who must have seen it coming.
SO TO TOPPS AND TILE GIANT
THANKS FROM ALL HERE AT TILERSFORUMS
Drinks are on me whenever I see any of you. :)
I know it wasn't all of them but it must have been all the ones that were working well that got saved.
So I think...
Tilers Forums Have you ever worked for a National Tile Supplier or even just smaller big chain tile suppliers? - TF Tile Suppliers
Have you ever worked for a National Tile Supplier or even just smaller big chain tile suppliers?
Have you ever worked for a National Tile Supplier or even just smaller big chain tile suppliers? I'll tell you a funny story about how I got a job with Topps Tiles Newcastle and got top sales every month while the manager was an utter arse. Phillip Cuthburtson (Will Check Spelling Tomorrow). Works for Walls and Floors now as an area sales manager and sent him a PM on Linked In that was a pisser lol
Let's try get creative with this thread and let your mind wander - sometime I see me selling online again myself. Got the contacts for it all but with ill health recently it got put on the back burner. Hence my Pro Tilers Tools site is...
oriente nero tiles Topps Tiles 45x45
In need of 45x45 oriente nero floor tiles.
Originally purchased from Topps Tiles in 2013, but no longer stocked.
Need one tile, more if available.
Otherwise could anyone advise something similar?
Many thanks.
In need of 45x45 oriente nero floor tiles.
Originally purchased from Topps Tiles in 2013, but no longer stocked.
Need one tile, more if available.
Otherwise could anyone advise something similar?
Many thanks.
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Thoughts on CTD prices & redundancies?
Just wondered what people’s thoughts are on CTD sacking loads of people and going after retail rather than trade customers?
I used to pay 20 plus vat for a 10kg grout, they now want 35+! It’s absolutely mental!
Just wondered what people’s thoughts are on CTD sacking loads of people and going after retail rather than trade customers?
I used to pay 20 plus vat for a 10kg grout, they now want 35+! It’s absolutely mental!
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Is this Cement particle board what I require? - wetroom
Hello all
I’m just about to make a start with the walls and floor of my new wetroom
The walls are metal stud walling
And are to be finished with a combination of Cement particle board
In the wet areas and adjacent areas
And MR plasterboard on the far end of the wetroom.
On closer inspection of the boards I’ve bought
They appear to be wood fibre core cement boards
They are smooth dark grey boards 12mm thick
With what looks like metal particles inside when looking at the sides of the board
Apparently the boards have excellent water resistance etc and are also used in external cladding etc
But can someone in the know confirm that I can use these?
The construction of...
What’s the uk record time spent setting out?
Hi,
First floor tiled, seems setting out way trickier than a bathroom! Alcohol down yesterday and happy with the results.
I’m about 3hrs deep setting out at the moment, slow progress 🤣😡
Any tips? I can’t find anything that doesn’t leave a narrow cut down to 70mm. Tiles are 490 square.
Thanks,
Matt
Hi,
First floor tiled, seems setting out way trickier than a bathroom! Alcohol down yesterday and happy with the results.
I’m about 3hrs deep setting out at the moment, slow progress 🤣😡
Any tips? I can’t find anything that doesn’t leave a narrow cut down to 70mm. Tiles are 490 square.
Thanks,
Matt
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Tile layout thoughts
Hi,
First time setting out tiles, so I've drawn out a bit of a plan. I was hoping someone with a bit more experience could share any thoughts.
Fairly happy with the horizontal layout. The backdoor has a really thin strip just infront of it, but it's not easy to avoid. I'm wondering whether to put an inset doormat there since I'm putting one by the front door due to low clearance.
Tiles are 600mm by 400mm and I'm planning on using 6mm tile spacing.
Any thoughts welcome. Thanks
Hi,
First time setting out tiles, so I've drawn out a bit of a plan. I was hoping someone with a bit more experience could share any thoughts.
Fairly happy with the horizontal layout. The backdoor has a really thin strip just...
Discoloured shower room tiles and cracked grout
Our house was renovated 5 years ago, builders were pretty shoddy. One of our shower rooms is hardly used but recently in the last 2 weeks we have been using it daily multiple times. I noticed some discoloration on tiles and on closer inspection noticed some hairline cracks in some grout near the bottom. We pulled out the Silicon and theres some mould under it in a few areas. We were told all our wetrooms would be tanked but looking back at our old pictures kinda doubt it was done properly. Pressing on the tiles they dont feel loose. Im just wondering if we can try to just dig one some grout where affected to see if I can dry it out and just reseal everything with grout and Silicon the...
Bottom wall tile advice
Hi, Ive had a low shower tray installed, 27mm height & will be tiling using metro tiles that are 100mm. I also plan to use lvt flooring 6mm thickness.
Would you start with a full tile around shower tray & have narrow off cuts of tiles at the floor or could you suggest a better option?
Hi, Ive had a low shower tray installed, 27mm height & will be tiling using metro tiles that are 100mm. I also plan to use lvt flooring 6mm thickness.
Would you start with a full tile around shower tray & have narrow off cuts of tiles at the floor or could you suggest a better option?
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Where floor meets wall
Hi all, we are tiling our wet room bathroom. Loft conversion, chipboard flooring, tile backer board, waterproofing/tanking then floor tiles on top. The tiled floor meets a plastered wall which we will paint, it's away from the shower area so essentially just a standard bathroom finish is fine. We are thinking about how to finish this join. We are considering - just caulk vs cutting down floor tiles to create tile skirting with trim on top exposed edge vs wood skirting boards (sealed to protect against moisture). I've scoured google/YouTube so any advice appreciated
Hi all, we are tiling our wet room bathroom. Loft conversion, chipboard flooring, tile backer board, waterproofing/tanking then floor tiles on...
Micro-cracks to SLC poured on top of Wunda UFH boards
Hi all,
Was looking for some advice in regards to micro-cracks appearing on the SLC on top of the Wunda rapid response system that was put down. The boards were primed twice with Mapei Eco Grip Plus before Mapei renovation screed 3240 was poured on top. The cracks appeared after 2-3 days of drying and there has been light footfall over the areas.
The subfloor is a mixture of concrete and suspended tongue and groove floorboards and plan to have 10mm porcelain tiles laid on top with either of 2 methods:
1. decoupling membrane and S1 adhesive
2. S2 adhesive only
Are the cracks anything to be worried about and which method would be best to tile on top of the floor?
Hi all,
Was...
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Hole saw bits Which is best?
What are people’s opinions on different brands of hole saw, specifically the M14 ones that can go on the grinder. I have started using Marcrist dry cut ones and they’re brilliant but expensive. Just wondered if there are any others out there that last as long and cut as well for a slightly cheaper price. I should also add that I mainly use them for porcelain and ceramic
What are people’s opinions on different brands of hole saw, specifically the M14 ones that can go on the grinder. I have started using Marcrist dry cut ones and they’re brilliant but expensive. Just wondered if there are any others out there that last as long and cut as well for a slightly cheaper price. I should also add that I mainly...
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.
If you do find yourself getting less work a tip is to do 4 day weeks planned-in and the extra day catch up with paperwork and quotes and hit the job sites for small local work as you can often find somebody in a rush and even a 2 day job could be done in about 8 days if you always have Fridays only or Mondays only off, you'd get back round to it in a weeks time so can still take on kitchen splashbacks and things.
Wondering if the christmas rush...
How to cut Terracotta?
Hi,
I have a job coming up which is a Terracotta floor and I need to know the best way to do the cuts, never having worked with Terracotta before.
I was advised by one person that I should either use a wet cutter but without water or use a hand saw because the use of water would cause staining of the tiles. I have looked around the internet and everywhere else it says I should use a wet cutter with water. Both routes say to seal the tiles after laying and before grouting. Now obviously I don't want to do anything that detracts from the look of the Terracotta, but I am totally confused as to which is the correct method :mad2:. I pride myself on doing a good job each and every-time and do not this to be the...
Wall Tiles Not Sticking
Hi folks, hope you can point me in the right direction here :mad2:
I'm putting ceramic tiles on a ply faced wall (sealed with pva), using unibond waterproof adhesive. Trouble is, the tiles are sticking initially, but then 'pop' off the wall as they dry. Adhesive is sticking well to the wall, but the tiles are coming off virtually clean.
I'm applying the adhesive to the wall, and only covering about 2 tiles worth at a time. Tiles are 250x335.
Done quite a lot of tiling over the years, but never had this before !!
Any ideas ??
Cheers,
Tambo
Hi folks, hope you can point me in the right direction here :mad2:
I'm putting ceramic tiles on a ply faced wall (sealed with pva), using unibond waterproof...
Tilers Forums Looking for porcelain floor tiles called Southrop Natural. Wood effect planks. Discontinued - Tilers Forums
Looking for porcelain floor tiles called Southrop Natural. Wood effect planks. Discontinued
I’m looking for approx 25m2 of a porcelain floor tile - style name Southrop Natural, which has been discontinued. It’s wood effect and the plank size is 120cm x 20cm. I believe the supplier was Parkside. I’ve attached a photo. Thanks.
I’m looking for approx 25m2 of a porcelain floor tile - style name Southrop Natural, which has been discontinued. It’s wood effect and the plank size is 120cm x 20cm. I believe the supplier was Parkside. I’ve attached a photo. Thanks.
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Hydrated Lime.
Hello All. Got a grade 2 listed job coming up. Part of it involves replacing some original quarry tiles in what will be there utility room.
The original tiles were apparently laid straight onto a chalk/Lime substrate and over the years movement has created gentle undulations in the floor! Architect wants them replaced as original as possible and has asked for a hydrated lime/ sand mix to bed the tiles on.
Anyone ever come across this before?
All help appreciated as i havnt the foggiest.
Hello All. Got a grade 2 listed job coming up. Part of it involves replacing some original quarry tiles in what will be there utility room.
The original tiles were apparently laid straight onto a chalk/Lime substrate and over the...
Help needed brick bond bevelled tile
Hi, I’d appreciate some help with lay out for four walls with following measurements. I want to do brick pattern using bevelled edged tiles that are 200 x 100 & using 2mm spacers.
Wall 1 - 3230mm
Wall 2 - 2330mm
Wall 3 - 2330mm
Wall 4 - 2260mm
I’d be really grateful if someone could help me work out best corner cuts or any help you can offer. Thanks
Hi, I’d appreciate some help with lay out for four walls with following measurements. I want to do brick pattern using bevelled edged tiles that are 200 x 100 & using 2mm spacers.
Wall 1 - 3230mm
Wall 2 - 2330mm
Wall 3 - 2330mm
Wall 4 - 2260mm
I’d be really grateful if someone could help me work out best corner cuts or any help you can offer...
UFH with Threshold Vs Cold Floor?
What would you Pro’s do?
A new extension has electric UFH in the screed which has been brought up to match the floor level of the house.
I’m tiling with porcelain (600x600x10mm) from the extension into the house and would like to install eUFH underneath.
From sub floor up the eUFH looks like:
2mm bed of adhesive under insulation boards
6mm Tile backer boards
2mm bed of adhesive for HC mat decoupling
6mm HC mat with loose cable clipped into it
6mm Self Level over surface of lugs in matting (12mm depth in total surrounding loose cable in HC mat)
Total height build up from sub floor – 22mm
This would bring the final height of the house tiles to 16mm above that of the new extension tiles.
Do I...
Anti-crack matting and S2 adhesive or is it overkill?
Hi guys, 1st post so apologies if I’ve missed any key info.
We’ve had liquid screed laid 2 months ago on top of underfloor heating.
Question: given the screed is in good condition (flat/dry/no undulation), do I need to lay both an anti-cracking matt and use S2 adhesive or will the S2 adhesive suffice?
Or are there other options i.e matting but with a S1 adhesive?
I will be priming the screed once I’ve knocked the underfloor heating off for a couple of days - (I’ve seen this advice/guidance elsewhere on the web.)
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks. Tom
Hi guys, 1st post so apologies if I’ve missed any key info.
We’ve had liquid screed laid 2 months ago...
Porcelanosa Japan Blanco 20cm x 31.6cm
Looking for 3 boxes of these elusive tiles (no longer in production).
Keepmoat put them in 5 years ago, now need to replace bath & shower ideally without multiple replacements (shower never used as didn’t work properly!)
Although they were ordered as Japan Blanco, they are not cream/white but more of a warm mink/pale brown, if that rings a bell with anyone?
Looking for 3 boxes of these elusive tiles (no longer in production).
Keepmoat put them in 5 years ago, now need to replace bath & shower ideally without multiple replacements (shower never used as didn’t work properly!)
Although they were ordered as Japan Blanco, they are not cream/white but more of a warm mink/pale brown, if that rings...
Advice for sub floor prep
Hi,
Soon to lay 500mm sq tiles onto screeded hall/kitchen floor 25m2. Hall floor has vinyl tiles stuck to screed. Should I remove vinyl and adhesive then prime and slc or slc over adhesive? There is a 5mm dip just in front of the front door so need to level that anyway.
The screed down now is 20 years old, no cracks, looks good, what is your advice on whether decoupling membrane is needed too?
Thanks in advance for any advice you offer 👍
Matt
Hi,
Soon to lay 500mm sq tiles onto screeded hall/kitchen floor 25m2. Hall floor has vinyl tiles stuck to screed. Should I remove vinyl and adhesive then prime and slc or slc over adhesive? There is a 5mm dip just in front of the front door so need to level...
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 left me worried. There is the spirit/solvent based one but I'd rather use a water based one if possible, but would consider solvent.
I've also been looking at Tile Doctor Ultra Seal but can't find any reviews, & also Lithofin sealers. I may use this brand to clean the grout to look as new before sealing.
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 &...
Primer G on Chipboard
Hi - I'm laying hardiebacker on top of green chipboard. I have a load of Mapei Primer G left over so can I use this to prime the chipboard before I put down adhesive and screw on the hardiebacker?
I've heard acrylic or sbr is best suited..but primer G does say it can be used on chipboard..
Hi - I'm laying hardiebacker on top of green chipboard. I have a load of Mapei Primer G left over so can I use this to prime the chipboard before I put down adhesive and screw on the hardiebacker?
I've heard acrylic or sbr is best suited..but primer G does say it can be used on chipboard..
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Ensuite Tiling. SLC on HardieBacker?
Hi,
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.
The floor is flat but not 100% level, if it wasn't for the fact we have a shower tray that needs to be installed on top of the finished tile I wouldn't care about making it perfectly level. Shower tray is very low profile and the edges sit on finished tile while bottom of tray sits in the void between tiles and clipboard (just tile around shower tray perimeter).
This is my current plan. 6mm hardie backer (already have), self level, decoupling mat...
Sigma Art 4.A Handle
I'm doing a cleanup / restoration of an old Art 4.A Sigma cutter and it's missing the top screw in the handle (Yellow Arrow in image) Handle part number is # Art 24AE I can see on the part image it is a hex screw. Without this screw the 10mm cutout slot in the cutter handle just drags along the top of the bar.
Also there's another lower hex screw behind the scribing wheel (Red Arrow in image) that has a round metal collar that is worn flat and won't spin freely. (second image) Is that where the replacement bearing goes ?
Does this model handle have two identical bearing that run along the top and bottom of the bar ?
Help please, so confused.
UPDATE ***
I found a Sigma pamphlet with a similar handle that...
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 backer or similar) to improve thermal transfer in these cases? Screed not possible.
Many thanks
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 backer or similar) to improve thermal transfer in these cases? Screed not possible.
Many thanks
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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 revive it. the rubber feet are worn off completely it sits on its bare base now.
Just wondering when pro's retire their sigma gear what makes them give up on a cutter? what tends to fail ? is it just the bar that doesn't run smooth anymore? or a question of slop in the handle ? The fence is cut nearly thru from the scribe wheel hits.
What can I do to resurrect and restore this Sigma ? besides give it some new feet.
Do these things ever really die...
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 grout has started popping out (probably 10-15% of the total grout has popped out, already). Clearly he didn't lay thick enough ply.
I've had a quote to re-lay the whole floor and it's a huge sum of money that I just don't have, so hoping to first attempt to re-grout with a maximum-flex-tolerant grout. Hoping for some advice on which product to use, please? Have found Mapei KERACOLOR FLEX or ULTRACOLOR PLUS as options, but also had KERAPOXY CQ...
Novice-replacing tiles ensuite
Hello,
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 adhesive. Sink and toilet have been removed. Skirting (onto mostly stud walls) wasn't removed during original job.
I was thinking i could install 6mm cement board over existing ply and raise the floor level and raise the fixtures the extra fraction?
Will the layer of adhesive under the cement board make up for any unevenness in the different ply boards?
What are my easier/better options? If i didn't want to increase is my only option to remove...
Levelling and tiling en-suite floor with Mapei Ultraplan Renovation
Hi all,
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 floor by the drain end was about 10mm higher than the floor at the other end. This slope continues across the whole room. I've concluded that the best solution to this problem is to use some self levelling compound as not only will this level the shower tray but it should help get a better finish on the floor which is being tiled with 1200mm wood plank porcelain tiles.
As you can see in the photo, the floor is 22mm chipboard which is glued...
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The Tile Association for Tile Fixers and Tile Retailers - Join Today for Many Benefits
The Tile Association (TTA) was formed in January 2000, through the amalgamation of the NMTFA (National Master Tile Fixers’ Association), the NTA (National Tile Association), the TPB (Tile Promotion Board) and the British Ceramic Tile Council, with over 75 years of combined industry experience.
Since formation, TTA has more than doubled in size as the single, independent association for the entire UK tiling industry. TTA now has more than 1,000 member business units, consisting of tiling contractors, fixers, distributors, retailers and manufacturers. The aim is to achieve a competent, qualified workforce in the industry.
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They...
So well done everybody if this does genuinely go to charities.
But does it? Is there always proof it goes? And how are the winners chosen Is that transparent too? Some number generator or something?
Excellent review for this Suction Cup on Tilers Community.
https://www.facebook.com/Bathroomasters
She put herself up for a TTA award a few years back I sent a PM to 13,700 active users and asked them to consider all but please try vote for miss tiler as she's part of the forum and perhaps we can do this each year to help the forum.
I had hundreds of replies saying they thought another tiler was best (various ones) but they voted miss tiler.
TTA would never have had hundreds of votes on any one winner. There are usually about 70 votes to win I hear. Each vote each year has a voting id that reveals the number of total votes. I vote on the last day usually to get totals.
Tilers Forums hands down used collective voting to win her that. Obviously her job was mint too, I liked it best. That's why I picked her to do it with.
She...
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Any of you members of Tilers Community on Facebook?
They do a raffle where the members win prizes each month I think it is.
Think you need to be in with Sam Hoffman to actually win it though as he manually draws it. Ha needs use a number generator or video pulling names from a hat or something.
Loads of companies involved don't know how much he's charging for their involvement. Or whether he doesn't take anything and just wants to give the members things.
The problem is; it's on Facebook which is a nightmare with these new fangled reels that annoy the hell out of me. But what if Facebook ever pulled the group or changed how groups worked or changed groups to something else? As they do and have before.
He's put his eggs in one...
Tilers Talk BB (Bulletin Board) 2024.
- Tilers Talk BB Facebook Group - please join and turn notifications on for all posts
- Tilers Talk BB Facebook Page - please follow