Category: Tiling Advice
Once you have chosen your new tiles you need to think about the installation process. Before fixing your tiles you will need to decide whether to tile over your existing tiles or to remove the old tiles first. It is common practise to tile over existing tiles but you must first run through some …
With earthy reds and natural orange tones, terracotta tiles can provide the perfect choice for a rustic feel inside your home. As this style of tile is one of the more traditional, it’s a great compliment to a more rural property. Terracotta, from the Latin meaning ‘Baked Earth’, originated from Italy and was used to …
At Atlas Ceramics, the majority of our ever popular mosaic tiles come pre-backed on a mesh; this enables the installer of the mosaics to do the following: Install the mosaics quickly and easily. If working in a smaller area or for a border like design – the mesh is easily cut using a utility knife …
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Uneven flooring can occur for a number of reasons – ranging from natural incidents such as seasonal subsidence due to too much or too little rain to poor workmanship In this article we will illustrate how to go about levelling an uneven floor-using floor levelling compounds and screeds and also the tools you will …
It may seem a little overwhelming to work out just how many tiles you need to create the perfect finish to your room, but don’t panic; here is everything you need to know to make sure you don’t run out half way through the job. It is important to ensure you have enough materials for …
At Atlas Ceramics we stock a huge selection of mosaic wall tiles and mosaic floor tiles that boast a variety of styles and colours to suit your own personal tastes and to suit your tiling budget. Mosaic tiles are available in various materials the most common being ceramic and porcelain mosaic tiles, and natural …
Drilling through Ceramic tiles can be a very risky task, this is due to the fragile nature of the tile – as these tile tiles are known to crack and break when drilling is attempted and the person drilling is either unsure of how to do it correctly (or more commonly, because it needs to …
Using the right materials for your tiling project allows for successful tile fixing and installation. There are various processes involved within a tiling project, one of which is what adhesive you should use for fixing tiles. There are a number of tile adhesives available to use, and choosing the right one can increase the …
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There is indeed a huge list of benefits to installing under floor heating under your tiles, but still many home owners are fooled by the myths that surround this subject and opt for a less suitable method to heat a room. It was once considered that underfloor heating was only an advantage in bathrooms and …
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Tile Adhesives are available at most tile shops and from a variety of different brands (of which Atlas recommend Weber ). One of the questions we get is why is there so much choice and what is the difference between them all. This article is going to delve into the different categories of adhesive …
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