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  • Before tiling, should I apply 6mm Cement Board to the Floorboards?

    Hello, I have a total area of about 60m² to be tiled. There are old floorboards currently. I’m considering adding 6mm (1200 x 800) hardie backer cement board before tiling. What is best adhesive I can use for sticking the cement board to the old floorboards? Would tile adhesive be enough? Is there any recommended specialist glue type? Would the cement board need to be screwed in after laying it with the adhesive?

    Asked by Karen on 5th Mar 2019
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    Estimated Tiling Timescale

    How long will the whole process take for the following tile job: Tile 182.88cm x 243.84cm (6ft x 8ft) floor with 45x45cm Porcelain Tiles. Total floor area = 4.45934592 m2 (5sqm) Please can you give an estimate on all the steps and their duration, e.g. layout, grouting, drying etc.

    Asked by Amy on 5th May 2020
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    Floor underlay for tiles

    Wanting to tiles the floor. Joist are done, is it better to lay down chipboard/osb/ply. have chip board on site and wondered whether this would work? I am wanting to lay tiles on the floor. What would you put on top of this board? I have heard of Hardie Packer? Also same question for the bathroom area where there's much more moisture. How thick is this layer including the board and anything else. This floor needs to be watertight please. Many thanks

    Asked by Fa on 28th Jan 2021
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    Marble floor tiles

    How long do marble tile floors last for? How long do marble tile floors last for?

    Asked by Harry on 26th Jan 2022
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    Is it possible to tile to steel?

    Is it possible to tile to steel and if so what is needed? Can I do this DIY or would I need to hire a professional?

    Asked by Pete on 7th Jan 2022
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    Hairline crack in ceramic bathroom wall tiles

    How to disguise hairline cracks in ceramic white bathroom wall tiles

    Asked by Linda on 9th Oct 2023
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    Removing Kitchen Wall Tiles

    We need to remove wall tiles along THREE walls in a U-shaped Kitchen and also screed the walls to make it smooth either for re-tiling or putting glass or stone splashbacks. Is it a DIY job or does it require a professional Tiler to do the job correctly?

    Asked by Amrish on 15th Sep 2021
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    which sand I should use for porcelain garden tile

    Which sand I should use for porcelain garden tile : Building sand / Plaster sand or sharp sand ?

    Asked by Hadi on 12th Jan 2022
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    Difference between wall tiles and floor tiles?

    Can you fit wall tiles to the floor or floor tiles to a wall? Is this possible/effective? Does it depend on the product? How can I tell what may be the case?

    Asked by Mo on 17th Dec 2020
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    What is efflorescence?

    What is efflorescence and how can it be avoided exactly? Under what circumstances is it most likely to occur?

    Asked by Christian on 6th Jan 2022
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