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The first UltraTile on tour academy date for 2025 is here!

Ireland/Northern Ireland Ultratile on tour is visiting you!

The subject you also voted in favour for was covering large format tiles.

Well done Lynne Instarmac on organising this one!

Ronnie Black who covers Ireland will also be in attendance!

RUBI UK & Ireland will also be in attendance.

These spaces are completely free but also limited, so register now to avoid missing out!

Link to register 👇

 
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Old Vicarage by Timeless John North Yorkshire Moors

‘OLD VICARAGE’ on North Yorkshire Moors.


‘OLD VICARAGE’ on North Yorkshire Moors.

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These showcase threads can be added for each big nice job you do, and they get pushed out to the world and we pick them up and add them to here because they're well worth showing off for sure. Enjoy.

If you'd like to feature your tiling work on Tilers Forums or Tilers Talk BB, then go ahead. You can post a notice on the main bulletin board here, or register to Tilers Forums and post to the showcase forum, near the bottom.


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Rustic 10x10cm Kitchen Splash-back that is Huge!

Biggest splashback I've ever done, and in unrectified, rustic 10x10s!
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Biggest splashback I've ever done, and in unrectified, rustic 10x10s!
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These showcase threads can be added for each big nice job you do, and they get pushed out to the world and we pick them up and add them to here because they're well worth showing off for sure. Enjoy.

If you'd like to feature your tiling work on Tilers Forums or Tilers Talk BB, then go ahead. You can post a notice on the main bulletin board here, or register to Tilers Forums and post to the showcase forum, near the bottom.


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Gorgeous Geometric Floor by Timeless John June 2024

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These showcase threads can be added for each big nice job you do, and they get pushed out to the world and we pick them up and add them to here because they're well worth showing off for sure. Enjoy.

If you'd like to feature your tiling work on Tilers Forums or Tilers Talk BB, then go ahead. You can post a notice on the main bulletin board here, or register to Tilers Forums and post to the showcase forum, near the bottom.

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Domestic pool for Whitewaters (Inside shell and copings only)

Domestic pool for Whitewaters end of last year. Inside shell and copings only!


Domestic pool for Whitewaters end of last year. Inside shell and copings only!

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These showcase threads can be added for each big nice job you do, and they get pushed out to the world and we pick them up and add them to here because they're well worth showing off for sure. Enjoy.

If you'd like to feature your tiling work on Tilers Forums or Tilers Talk BB, then go ahead. You can post a notice on the main bulletin board here, or register to Tilers Forums and post to the showcase forum, near the bottom.


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Just bumping this as we've had quite a bit of news and things posted from Tilezine and Tilers Forums (via RSS, which we can do for anybody who has blogs/news in their brands).
 
Would you be interested in a regular tile industry podcast?

There's a podcast by TTA and I think BAL on facebook which was alright. Only short, 2 parter. (Links on the Tilers Talk BB Facebook page to it).

And Smithy (who owns the Facebook group) asked them if they had any others coming and BAL said let's ask people and see.

So would you listen to either maybe 1 x 1hr per month one, or maybe a 15 minute one each week?

I think it'd be nice hear who's behind the products and hear training departments speak about their products, even speak to Tilers who have won competitions (tta awards etc). Topic could change every couple of months or whatever.

What's your opinion?


There's a podcast by TTA and I think BAL on facebook which was alright. Only short, 2 parter. (Links on the Tilers Talk BB Facebook page to it).

And Smithy (who owns the Facebook group) asked them if they had any others coming and BAL said let's ask people and see.

So would you listen to either maybe 1 x 1hr per month one, or maybe a 15 minute one each week?

I think it'd be nice hear who's behind the products and hear training departments speak about their products, even speak to Tilers who have won competitions (tta awards etc). Topic could change every couple of months or whatever.

What's your opinion?

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Advice on what is wrong

Hi all

I paid for a damaged tile to be replaced in a bathroom of my rental property in Aug 23. (The brief was to make the area water tight by replacing and re-sealing where needed.)
The work was completed and monies paid. (£300) All was good, or so I thought.
Due to issues with communication from the letting agent I discovered in June last year, less than 12 months on, that the new tiling had failed. The contractor said its ‘wear and tear’ and have provided photos of the work on the day of completion stating it was done to an acceptable standard & they will not return to put it right.
No other tiling in that area has failed.
Can anyone explain to me what has happened from the photos? I now have extensive water damage to ceilings below amongst other issues as a result.
Any advice much appreciated. Photos attached 1st is pre work 2nd/3rd post work taken by contractors, 4th/5th taken May24


Hi all

I paid for a damaged tile to be replaced in a bathroom of my rental property in Aug 23. (The brief was to make the area water tight by replacing and re-sealing where needed.)
The work was completed and monies paid. (£300) All was good, or so I thought.
Due to issues with communication from the letting agent I discovered in June last year, less than 12 months on, that the new tiling had failed. The contractor said its ‘wear and tear’ and have provided photos of the work on the day of completion stating it was done to an acceptable standard & they will not return to put it right.
No other tiling in that area has failed.
Can anyone explain to me what has happened from the photos? I now have extensive water damage to ceilings below amongst other issues as a result.
Any advice much appreciated. Photos attached 1st is pre work 2nd/3rd post work taken by contractors, 4th/5th taken May24

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Solid wall preparation for tiling

Hi All

Looking for advice on prep for rendered and plastered walls.... have taken old tiles off and its taken large chunks of plater and render off the walls.

How do you guys go about preparing this for tiling? Do you just patch the holes and then prime and go for it? If so, what do you normally use to patch holes?

Or do you prefer to go for a full skim?

Or ive even thought about overboarding with 6mm waterproof board!! But thats a lot more time and money!

And my only thoughts with fully skimming it is drying times causing delays!

Any toughts appreciated!

Cheers


Hi All

Looking for advice on prep for rendered and plastered walls.... have taken old tiles off and its taken large chunks of plater and render off the walls.

How do you guys go about preparing this for tiling? Do you just patch the holes and then prime and go for it? If so, what do you normally use to patch holes?

Or do you prefer to go for a full skim?

Or ive even thought about overboarding with 6mm waterproof board!! But thats a lot more time and money!

And my only thoughts with fully skimming it is drying times causing delays!

Any toughts appreciated!

Cheers

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Bad tiling job

Hello, we were wondering if anyone could help us please. We have had a bathroom fitted in August this year and it has been a disaster. Nothing works in it now. The pump is broken due to not fitted properly as is the heated towel rail.
W e did have a lovely gentleman look at the tiling and was going to write us a report saying how badly it was.. he changed his mind due to knowing who did the tiling!! Can anyone help us please.. we are in the Northalleron area. North Yorkshire. This is going to court.


Hello, we were wondering if anyone could help us please. We have had a bathroom fitted in August this year and it has been a disaster. Nothing works in it now. The pump is broken due to not fitted properly as is the heated towel rail.
W e did have a lovely gentleman look at the tiling and was going to write us a report saying how badly it was.. he changed his mind due to knowing who did the tiling!! Can anyone help us please.. we are in the Northalleron area. North Yorkshire. This is going to court.

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Gap between tiles and worktop

Good evening. Im not sure if this is the best place to ask this but I'm looking fir some advice on what to do about a gap between the worktop and tiles. Long story short I've a gap of around 9mm between the tiles and worktop. The reason I've ended up with this gap is due to the window by the sink. So I end up with a full tile beneath the sill rather then a cut tile as its got corner trim i thought this would look better and work out ok with Silicon. but after doing it I'm not happy with it as one the Silicon isn't perfect and I'm going to re do it. But also it's quite thick. Any advice would be great. Please see attached photo. Please be gentle on my effort it's my only my 3rd go at tiling. Thanks in advance
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Good evening. Im not sure if this is the best place to ask this but I'm looking fir some advice on what to do about a gap between the worktop and tiles. Long story short I've a gap of around 9mm between the tiles and worktop. The reason I've ended up with this gap is due to the window by the sink. So I end up with a full tile beneath the sill rather then a cut tile as its got corner trim i thought this would look better and work out ok with Silicon. but after doing it I'm not happy with it as one the Silicon isn't perfect and I'm going to re do it. But also it's quite thick. Any advice would be great. Please see attached photo. Please be gentle on my effort it's my only my 3rd go at tiling. Thanks in advance
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Tiling on 9.5mm plasterboard

Hello, I have dot and dabbed my bathroom of 9.5mm plasterboards. I am planning to tile on to these with 600x300 tiles weight 2.7kg each. Is this okay for the weight of the plasterboards to hold? I assumed it would be okay? They have been dabbed on well

Hello, I have dot and dabbed my bathroom of 9.5mm plasterboards. I am planning to tile on to these with 600x300 tiles weight 2.7kg each. Is this okay for the weight of the plasterboards to hold? I assumed it would be okay? They have been dabbed on well

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New shower

I'm fitting a new shower, 3 walls and a sliding door in a frame. The tray will be tanked to the wall with tanking tape, then tiled. I've read in a few places to seal the between try the tray and tile where the frame meets the wall before adding the door frame so that water can't get behind. That bit I get. What I'm struggling with is after fitting the frame I should seal around the outside of it. But on the bottom corners it will be Silicon over the first Silicon seal. I keep reading Silicon doesn't stick to itself, so is this correct?

I'm fitting a new shower, 3 walls and a sliding door in a frame. The tray will be tanked to the wall with tanking tape, then tiled. I've read in a few places to seal the between try the tray and tile where the frame meets the wall before adding the door frame so that water can't get behind. That bit I get. What I'm struggling with is after fitting the frame I should seal around the outside of it. But on the bottom corners it will be Silicon over the first Silicon seal. I keep reading Silicon doesn't stick to itself, so is this correct?

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Two small damp patches

Can we tile over two small damp patches in the bathroom? We know the cause and it has been dealt with (chimney was missing cowl’s) these have since been put on. We’ve been renovating the house and had it newly plastered last year. Everything is new except the exterior walls. We’re trying to move in shortly and have tiled the bathroom except this corner which has two slight damp patches which have been reducing in size and dampness there were three but the 3rd has completely dried. Can we tile over these as the cause has been dealt with and it’s nearly dry. Thank you

Can we tile over two small damp patches in the bathroom? We know the cause and it has been dealt with (chimney was missing cowl’s) these have since been put on. We’ve been renovating the house and had it newly plastered last year. Everything is new except the exterior walls. We’re trying to move in shortly and have tiled the bathroom except this corner which has two slight damp patches which have been reducing in size and dampness there were three but the 3rd has completely dried. Can we tile over these as the cause has been dealt with and it’s nearly dry. Thank you

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Help needed

Hi I have a damp conservatory floor and would like to use acrylic self adhesive tiles.my question is what is the best preparation for this is there a liquid I can seal the floor with that the tiles will stick to or do I have to use a membrane if so what is the best for this .thank you

Hi I have a damp conservatory floor and would like to use acrylic self adhesive tiles.my question is what is the best preparation for this is there a liquid I can seal the floor with that the tiles will stick to or do I have to use a membrane if so what is the best for this .thank you

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Natural Quartzite Split Face Stone Tiles

Hi all
Before I buy these splitface tiles for a small external retaining wall which has damp comming through all the time. To hopefully finally sort the damp issue the plan is to plastic batten the wall at 400mm centers, then no more ply 12mm onto them with SBR on all sides (as recommended by No More Ply directly)....all using stainless steel screws ...Just wondering what adhesive would be recommended for these stone tiles. I know it has to be flexible adhesive and the tiles probably back buttered (I think you call it). I just dont know if there is a special outdoor rated tile adhesvive. Its a long straight wall only about 50cm high but just looks terrible.
Thanks for any tips


Hi all
Before I buy these splitface tiles for a small external retaining wall which has damp comming through all the time. To hopefully finally sort the damp issue the plan is to plastic batten the wall at 400mm centers, then no more ply 12mm onto them with SBR on all sides (as recommended by No More Ply directly)....all using stainless steel screws ...Just wondering what adhesive would be recommended for these stone tiles. I know it has to be flexible adhesive and the tiles probably back buttered (I think you call it). I just dont know if there is a special outdoor rated tile adhesvive. Its a long straight wall only about 50cm high but just looks terrible.
Thanks for any tips

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Wet room tile backer board installation

Hi, i'm new to this forum but looks to be great advice. Just getting to the end of a long build & working on a wet room, budget not the same as I started with but want to do a good job. I've not used tile backer boards before so a few, perhaps obvious questions, sorry if you've answered these before😊.

Heading to using Jackoboard Plano on the stud walls has good recommendations from you all -most likely use large format tiles on top having read it has good load bearing strength. OK?
20mm board at 600 centres, 12.5 at 300 mm centres - will need extra studwork but needs to be properly supported. No PB, direct onto the wood studs. A few questions please as I only want to do this job once 😊

1) will a 2x2 timber be enough edge bearing for adjacent boards -so approx 1" bearing? I don't want to break out the board edges with the screws/ washers.
2) joining boards- will Jackobond board fix with their self adhesive tape over the top be best? Do i need to put Flexible tile adhesive over the top of the tape? (before tiling yes but when i fix the boards?). Any other recommendations/different products please?
3) sealing those boards with cut edges - Jackobond board fix and then self adhesive tape on top? Should i seal the board cut edge before using the JB Board Fix/tape? If so what would you recommend? Any other better suggestions/products please?
4) Do i need to tank the board surface with a roller on membrane? I have read this is not needed but experience can change manufacturers recommendations
Floor - screed with UFH
1) I'm thinking of using a decoupler membrane to minimise tile movement/cracking - good idea? Any recommended makes please? Self adhesive membrane or glue down?
2)Assume i need to prime the screed before decoupler membrane - any recommended makes please?
3) I will seal around/ over the drain edge - any recommended glues/sealer or the same as underneath the decoupler membrane?
4) I will use internal corners and overlap tape & along all wall /floor joints - do I tank on top as well as that's where it will leak if anywhere 😒😁. Any other belt and braces approach suggested?

CT2 grout for all tiles including floor for max flexibility?

Sorry, quite a few questions but as I said i only want to do this once,
thanks in anticipation😊,
Rich


Hi, i'm new to this forum but looks to be great advice. Just getting to the end of a long build & working on a wet room, budget not the same as I started with but want to do a good job. I've not used tile backer boards before so a few, perhaps obvious questions, sorry if you've answered these before😊.

Heading to using Jackoboard Plano on the stud walls has good recommendations from you all -most likely use large format tiles on top having read it has good load bearing strength. OK?
20mm board at 600 centres, 12.5 at 300 mm centres - will need extra studwork but needs to be properly supported. No PB, direct onto the wood studs. A few questions please as I only want to do this job once 😊

1) will a 2x2 timber be enough edge bearing for adjacent boards -so approx 1" bearing? I don't want to break out the board edges with the screws/ washers.
2) joining boards- will Jackobond board fix with their self adhesive tape over the top be best? Do i need to put Flexible tile adhesive over the top of the tape? (before tiling yes but when i fix the boards?). Any other recommendations/different products please?
3) sealing those boards with cut edges - Jackobond board fix and then self adhesive tape on top? Should i seal the board cut edge before using the JB Board Fix/tape? If so what would you recommend? Any other better suggestions/products please?
4) Do i need to tank the board surface with a roller on membrane? I have read this is not needed but experience can change manufacturers recommendations
Floor - screed with UFH
1) I'm thinking of using a decoupler membrane to minimise tile movement/cracking - good idea? Any recommended makes please? Self adhesive membrane or glue down?
2)Assume i need to prime the screed before decoupler membrane - any recommended makes please?
3) I will seal around/ over the drain edge - any recommended glues/sealer or the same as underneath the decoupler membrane?
4) I will use internal corners and overlap tape & along all wall /floor joints - do I tank on top as well as that's where it will leak if anywhere 😒😁. Any other belt and braces approach suggested?

CT2 grout for all tiles including floor for max flexibility?

Sorry, quite a few questions but as I said i only want to do this once,
thanks in anticipation😊,
Rich

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Help for large Tiles . .

I have a large heavy Porcelain 1200 x 600mm Tile I want to use as a sink splashback.
I've sanded the emulsion paint off to reveal the old bare plaster. I have got 'ultra trade primer' to prep the...

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I have a large heavy Porcelain 1200 x 600mm Tile I want to use as a sink splashback.
I've sanded the emulsion paint off to reveal the old bare plaster. I have got 'ultra trade primer' to prep the...

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Large Format Wall tiles

Hi

I've been tiling for a few years now, I don't really do large format tiles but I've turned up to do a job for my builder today and he informs me the customer has got porcelain tiles 1.20 x...

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Hi

I've been tiling for a few years now, I don't really do large format tiles but I've turned up to do a job for my builder today and he informs me the customer has got porcelain tiles 1.20 x...

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