Category: Tiling Advice
The bathroom is the most common room in the home to feature tiling. As it’s a damp environment choosing the right finish for your room is essential. There are lots of considerations as well as durability; style is almost always top of the list. The range of tiles now available for both walls and floors …
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Underfloor heating used to be a luxury for the wealthy, but these days with the introduction of Electric Underfloor heating, almost anyone can feel the warmth on their feet. This guide will be the first in a series of HOW-TO’s with regard to underfloor heating and how to install. While there are plenty of suppliers …
When working on any tile project one of the key things that need to be considered is whether the wall can take the weight of your chosen tiles. The maximum weight of tiles that can be supported by a dry and well adhered plaster background is approximately 20kg per m². This is equivalent to Ceramic …
Weber.Joint Epoxy is a two-part, epoxy resin adhesive and grout that is suited to both interior and exterior use. It is also available in a selection of colours in order to suit a variety of tile designs. It can be used to grout ceramic tiles, porcelain tiles, mosaic tiles and quarry tiles and it …
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This is a question that gets asked quite regularly and each time it is asked the answer will always be slightly different. The answer will depend on a number of variables: The wood type The type of Underfloor Heating Atmospherics in the room (Moisture content etc) While it is possible to have a solid wood …
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By following these simple maintenance guidelines, you will maintain the natural beauty of the floor. You should always remember that wood is a natural product and its looks will improve as the floor matures. Using the following maintenance guidelines will ensure that your hardwood floor will remain attractive and give many years of pleasure. Regularly …
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PREPARATION Spending a little time on the proper preparation makes the fixing easier, quicker and ensures a better finish. TILING ONTO CONCRETE New concrete must be at least six weeks old and thoroughly dry before fixing floor tiles. The surface must be smooth, flat and free from dirt and grease. Uneven surfaces can be improved …
When laying wall or floor tiles, it’s important to leave the right amount of space around each tile. The amount of space to be left is partially down to your preference, but we are able to offer some guidelines. After picking out your tiles, you will need to also make sure you have …
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Other than the obvious water involvement – wet and dry tile cutters do the same job – cut tiles. Generally installers will use a wet tile cutter for most of their jobs, but may opt for a dry cut option depending on the job in hand. A wet cutter consists of a blade which is …
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The mixing of tile grout depends on the grout that is chosen for your project. Feel free to read the descriptions below on how to mix your grout to perfection. (Please note that while this article discusses dispersive grouts, it is not a product we stock). Dispersion This grout is supplied ready to use, straight …
