Join us free today! Tilers Forum | Tiling Forum free and unbiased tilers forums from the top tilers and tiling product manufacturers - Tiling Forum uk Thu, 23 May 2013 08:08:49 +0000 Thu, 23 May 2013 08:08:49 +0000 Tiling Forum - unbiased tilers forums http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/ http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/2010/may/15/fast-track-plumbing-courses
taken from the other tiling forum does this apply to all short courses ?]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 07:54:39 +0000 http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/short-course-debate.3331/ http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/short-course-debate.3331/ garythetiler garythetiler 1
The job is 500 x 500 on the floor and 200 x 100 on the walls....brick fashion.......
the last time I was here the plasterer was scratch coating the wall off a scaffold board!.....
and nothing else existed in the room!!!

I presumed that he would flat float the wall (as per my prep request!)....
but he has not, and now.............. I cant!.......so I have a bit of a hill to climb!!!!

never mind!

here is the start!













all the best

Lee]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 07:54:39 +0000 http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/protilers-tiling-in-acton-w5.3328/ http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/protilers-tiling-in-acton-w5.3328/ Protilers Protilers 14 As above.... or is it a case of cut the silicone out and redo?
And would Universeal Extreme Clean Heavy Duty Cleaner be suitable to clean up the surrounding white grout?]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 20:19:43 +0000 http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/can-white-silicone-be-cleaned.3324/ http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/can-white-silicone-be-cleaned.3324/ The Anthill Mob The Anthill Mob 4 Wed, 22 May 2013 20:19:43 +0000 http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/grout-cleaner.3330/ http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/grout-cleaner.3330/ TomAstley TomAstley 1
Also had some some diamond drill bits sent to me by a fellow tiler, these have come from ATS diamond tools, granted I have only used them on stone, but again well impressed, I like the thin rim, have used them dry, on limestone and marble, super quick and a nice clean hole.]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 07:54:39 +0000 http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/tile-master.3323/ http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/tile-master.3323/ Freeze Freeze 11 Welcome to WATFORD the latest branch



to have the PORSADRILL makeover.

Introducing Daniel our local in branch model.... (Dont give up your day job)

Watford


Address:
26 Aldenham Road
Watford
WD19 4AA


Contact Numbers:
Tel: 01923 637977


Normal Store Opening Hours:
Mon-Fri 8:00 to 18:00
Sat 9:00 to 17:30
Sun 10:00 to 16:00

Simply call up Russell the assistant manager or Michael the Branch Manager and let them know you are on your way to collect.

Watford stock ALL the sizes as well as the popular Bathroom Fitters Kit. And the smaller 6mm & 8mm sizes.

Tile Shops in Watford


]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 07:54:39 +0000 http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/watford-branch-stockists-of-porsadrill-diamond-cores.3329/ http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/watford-branch-stockists-of-porsadrill-diamond-cores.3329/ 365drills 365drills Come and meet 365Drills at the Tile Depot Trade Day

WEDNESDAY 15TH MAY 2013 IN WHETSTONE N20 9BS




Demonstations all day of our diamond core drilling system "PORSADRILL"

Drilling holes into hard porcelain tiles either on the way (fitted) or on the floor (workbench)

We show how easy it is to diamond core drill holes into very hard stone like marble, granite porcelain tiles, ceramic tiles, soft or hard.

Whetstone

Address:
1456-1468 High Road
Whetstone
London
N20 9BS

Contact Numbers:
Tel: 020 8445 9488



Normal Store Opening Hours:
Mon-Fri 8:00 to 18:00
Sat 9:00 to 17:30
Sun 10:00 to 16:00


The best selling diamond core system (Bathroom Fitters Kit) We be on show all day.

And Tile Depot stock EVERY size so you wont go short.










TRADE DAY IN whetstone]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 07:54:39 +0000 http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/15-5-2013-come-and-meet-us-today-in-whetstone-365-drills.3306/ http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/15-5-2013-come-and-meet-us-today-in-whetstone-365-drills.3306/ 365drills 365drills 7 Cleaned and dried with plain water before applying the enhancer.

I've used Lithofin and Fila enhancers before and they've both been easy to use but pretty smelly due to solvents. I'd not considered water based enhancers until this floor but because the customer is 7 months pregnant I thought it's worth a try.
I doubted the effectiveness of water based versus solvent based.

I used a microfibre cloth, dampened with the enhancer and kept it fast and even - not to much left to dwell on the surface.
It dried a lot faster than I expected - couple of minutes rather than 10 stated on the label.
I also found the residue streaky and very hard to polish off. Panicked a bit if I'm honest - being used to solvent based intensifiers I thought I was going to have a job getting this cleaned off!
A quick call to Jason at Universeal and he settled my doubts.

I grouted the floor approx two hours after application and it made the clean up a complete doddle.
The final polish left the floor perfect. Great colour, great clean-up and a very happy customer.
Recommended and I will definitely switch to this.
Coverage on 40sqm was about 3/4 of a litre which surprised me too.
I checked the seal with a water puddle before grouting - one hour and no soak in or stain.
Smell is very mild almost pleasant, a bit like linseed oil putty.

I know solvent is tried and tested and I can't yet vouch for the durability of the colour or protection, but I like this stuff.

Pics:

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5 days passed and he telephoned and agreed terms!.....problem was.......in that time I had taken on other work (and got deposits!)!!!!!!......DOH!!!!

Anyway, the long and the short is I moved a job by a couple of days and went and did a bit round there..

here is the start...........its all going to be porcel-thin tiles from Ray.......

here is the big wet room:







and here is the small one.........









....got a bit to do..........but I can handle it............hehhehehehehehheeeeeeeeeeeee

all the best

Lee.....]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 07:54:39 +0000 http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/started-a-job-on-friday.3326/ http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/started-a-job-on-friday.3326/ Protilers Protilers 9 Check this out:
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This balcony is covered in a product called Permaroof http://www.permaroofkent.com/what_is_rubbercover.php.

This gear is fixed onto 18mm marine plywood and tomorrow I will find out how the joists are spanned / how the ply is fixed but having walked on the balcony yesterday, it didn't feel too rigid to me underfoot. Other than pulling out the whole lot and starting again, I can't see how thisbalcont can be tiled with porcelain. Anyone dealth withthis product before?]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 07:54:39 +0000 http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/balcony-tiling.3320/ http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/balcony-tiling.3320/ AOS Tiling AOS Tiling 21 Thu, 23 May 2013 07:54:39 +0000 http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/excel-entrance-shame-shame-shame.3321/ http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/excel-entrance-shame-shame-shame.3321/ ray ray 6 View attachment 5505]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 07:54:39 +0000 http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/365-drills.3316/ http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/365-drills.3316/ V-ta Tiling (John) V-ta Tiling (John) 10 i'am rendering /screeding an outdoor pool at the moment ,and i need to find a paint-on or trowel-on tanking system to use after the rendering ! and cheap as i can get please ! any ideas for products to use please guys (just-in case you know of any better one's than i do )
thanks for any replies guys ...........]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 07:54:39 +0000 http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/ok-tanking-systems.3280/ http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/ok-tanking-systems.3280/ Diamond Pool Finishers Diamond Pool Finishers 29 Kitchen/ Diner floor 1200x600 Porcelain.
Family Bathroom walls 300x100 brick tiles and 600x600 Porcelain on the floor.
Ensuite shower room 300x100 Marble on shower wall, 600x100 Porcelain tiles on sink wall brick bond and 600x100 Porcelain on the floor Herringbone.

This week, Ensuite shower room:
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More photos to follow as job progresses]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 07:54:39 +0000 http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/job-in-hammersmith.3305/ http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/job-in-hammersmith.3305/ V-ta Tiling (John) V-ta Tiling (John) 18 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-x-88mm-...099&pid=100015&prg=1006&rk=1&sd=370782194361&
Ordered Friday morning,delivered Saturday morning.

Well done Saxton.

This blade also fits the Aldi workzone multitool.]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 07:54:39 +0000 http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/saxton-blades-delivery.3315/ http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/saxton-blades-delivery.3315/ Del w Del w 1 Thu, 23 May 2013 07:54:39 +0000 http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/new-brand-rocatex.3312/ http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/new-brand-rocatex.3312/ anthony carling anthony carling 17 . My shoulders are killing me lol. Its being handed over today as its being opened at the weekend. Dead pleased with the 3 main elements I worked on. There were other circular showers I did part of the work on and grouted. Cant wait to see some decent pics with the lights on.
My next couple of jobs are both in London after a long lie down.

cheers
Sharon]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 07:54:39 +0000 http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/finished-spa-job.3311/ http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/finished-spa-job.3311/ Viva Tiling Viva Tiling 2
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They're made of Formica so given them a coat of Mapie Eco Prime then addy will be Keraquick with Latex Plus, should stick ok I think.]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 07:54:39 +0000 http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/clerkenwell-design-week.3257/ http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/clerkenwell-design-week.3257/ V-ta Tiling (John) V-ta Tiling (John) 14 just got to find out what product to use and how much it will coast per lin-meter , anyone know ? or would like to find -out just in case anyone needs to know for the future ]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 07:54:39 +0000 http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/expansion-joint-on-a-commercial-pool.3301/ http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/expansion-joint-on-a-commercial-pool.3301/ Diamond Pool Finishers Diamond Pool Finishers 12 (myself, Ray and Gary) are all going up to the TTA dinner in Birmingham........
its in about 2 weeks time!!!
does anyone want to meet us there?........could be a giggle!!!!]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 07:54:39 +0000 http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/upcoming-tta-dinner.3182/ http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/upcoming-tta-dinner.3182/ Protilers Protilers 29 Wed, 22 May 2013 20:19:43 +0000 http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/free-stone-restoration-course.3177/ http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/free-stone-restoration-course.3177/ amir patwa amir patwa 8 into this system from intuit for taking mobile card payments from customers, what's your thoughts?]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 07:54:39 +0000 http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/mobile-card-payments.3289/ http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/mobile-card-payments.3289/ DavidCarr DavidCarr 52 Just going to pack the van ready to start this guys job tomorrow,full swimming-pool tile ,got the digs Booked £25 a night i'll do this job on my own, as i'am a bit skint and need to build -up my reserves to employ a young-un on the next job !
what you guys doing this week ? ]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 07:54:39 +0000 http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/mark-knopfler-job.3221/ http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/mark-knopfler-job.3221/ Diamond Pool Finishers Diamond Pool Finishers 30 ]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 20:12:22 +0000 http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/foot-spa-st-ives-cambridgeshire.3292/ http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/foot-spa-st-ives-cambridgeshire.3292/ Viva Tiling Viva Tiling 6 www.gbwalsh.co.uk]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 07:54:39 +0000 http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/new-website.3303/ http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/new-website.3303/ garythetiler garythetiler 11 Wed, 22 May 2013 20:19:43 +0000 http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/tile-training.3239/ http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/tile-training.3239/ Graeme Smith Graeme Smith 18 Ive also got an ice fountain (partly done so far as you can see in one of the pics) and a foot spa with two showers along a back wall to do as well.

Sharon]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 20:12:22 +0000 http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/central-heated-bench-and-shower-st-ives-cambridgeshire.3075/ http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/central-heated-bench-and-shower-st-ives-cambridgeshire.3075/ Viva Tiling Viva Tiling 32 i have a couple of questions that need answered
1 customer has piped ufh that is switched on at the minute,how long does it need to be off for before i can tile
2 can bal tanking be used over a caberfloor,customer wants to know,not my idea
3do i use screws and washers to screw insulation board down?
i know this is a bit of a mish mash of questions,sorry
cheers guys]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 07:54:39 +0000 http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/loaded-question.3296/ http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/loaded-question.3296/ Marc Johnston Marc Johnston 12 Come and meet 365Drills at the Tile Depot Trade Day

TUESDAY 14TH MAY 2013 - CRICKLEWOOD




Demonstations all day of our diamond core drilling system "PORSADRILL"

Drilling holes into hard porcelain tiles either on the way (fitted) or on the floor (workbench)



We show how easy it is to diamond core drill holes into very hard stone like marble, granite porcelain tiles, ceramic tiles, soft or hard.


Address:

Unit 1
Cricklewood Lane
Broadway Retail Park
Cricklewood
London
NW2 1ES



Contact Numbers:
Tel: 020 8208 4666



Normal Store Opening Hours:
Mon-Fri 8:00 to 18:00
Sat 9:00 to 17:30
Sun 10:00 to 16:00
]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 07:54:39 +0000 http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/come-and-meet-us-trade-day-in-cricklewood-nw2-1es.3300/ http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/come-and-meet-us-trade-day-in-cricklewood-nw2-1es.3300/ 365drills 365drills 3 Thu, 23 May 2013 07:54:39 +0000 http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/what-do-you-think-of-these.3298/ http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/what-do-you-think-of-these.3298/ ray ray 22 For tilers who are in New Zealand some good news.

PORSADRILL is available to you without having to wait for shipping from England.

Although PORSADRILL is made in England we have a NZ distributor with their own website




What is PORSADRILL??



It is a special set of diamond cores, and tile drills which exactly fit a bathroom project



Porsadrill is a professional drilling system, created and manufactured by 365 Drills in the UK, now available in New Zealand. This system produces perfect holes in all tiles and stone, including the hardest C 5 Grade Porcelain.


We are delighted to offer this All-In-One diamond holesaw solution containing SEVEN diamond drills in five carefully selected sizes with free anti-slip guide plate.
Every drill bit, core and holesaw required for a kitchen, bathroom or commercial project is provided in this easy to use quality kit designed for very hard granite, porcelain, stone tiles.
This kit contains
2 x 6mm for raw plugs to secure ( toilet roll and brush holders )
2 x 8 mm for towel rails and heated towel rails
1 x 16mm for radiator pipes and copper sink feeds hot/cold, and drawing power cables for lighting etc.
1 x 32 mm for shower head pipes and bath feeds
1 x 45mm for waste pipes on sinks and vanities.
1 x Non-Slip guide plate
1 x Porsadrill Sponge to keep bit cool for longevity and performance.




MORE DETAILS HERE]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 11:04:49 +0000 http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/great-news-for-tilers-in-new-zealand-porsadrill-is-available-direct-to-you.2847/ http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/great-news-for-tilers-in-new-zealand-porsadrill-is-available-direct-to-you.2847/ 365drills 365drills 4 I've got good photos of my own for everything else except those two types - had a look through istock but there is n't anything I thought looked good enough.]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 20:19:43 +0000 http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/example-photos-required-for-website.3293/ http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/example-photos-required-for-website.3293/ Graeme Smith Graeme Smith 3 Wed, 22 May 2013 20:19:43 +0000 http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/london-stone-show.3283/ http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/london-stone-show.3283/ amir patwa amir patwa 56 what screws do you guys prefer to use on 6mm hardi backer?they need to be galvanised right,im going into 22mm floorboards,was thinking 32mm screws,you couldnt use drywalls could you/
cheers boys]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 07:54:39 +0000 http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/screws.3285/ http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/screws.3285/ Marc Johnston Marc Johnston 13 ]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 07:54:39 +0000 http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/best-use-of-an-ice-fountain.3286/ http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/best-use-of-an-ice-fountain.3286/ Viva Tiling Viva Tiling 3 On the outdoor pool i'am working on they have asked me to price the pool surround and a long set of concrete steps, the concrete surround is a lot lower than the pool edge so needs to come up by about 5cm what would you guys do with fixing this job, i was thinking of screeding -up with screed then fixing with stone adhesive then sealing and pointing/grouting , there are several ways to go ! what would you do if different ? you may have a better idea than me ?.
]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 07:54:39 +0000 http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/900-x600-limestone.3291/ http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/900-x600-limestone.3291/ Diamond Pool Finishers Diamond Pool Finishers 3
Got to say I'm very impressed with it, not cheap at about £100 a roll (100sqm) but then much better than any damage from dirty trades

So thanks Stewart ill be using it on future projects too

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Stairs might be a pain...

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Thank you and kind regards,
Michael. tiyg]]> Sat, 11 May 2013 10:08:20 +0000 http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/www-tilesinyourgarage-co-uk.3290/ http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/www-tilesinyourgarage-co-uk.3290/ Michael Kiss Michael Kiss 1 Wed, 22 May 2013 20:19:43 +0000 http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/polished-marble.3261/ http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/polished-marble.3261/ Freeze Freeze 9 Thu, 23 May 2013 07:54:39 +0000 http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/where-can-i.3270/ http://www.tilingforum.co.uk/threads/where-can-i.3270/ T'T T'T 28