tiles

How do you properly tile around a door frame when the backer board and tiles are positioned above the door frame? Should the tiles extend beneath the architrave so that it can be placed on top of the tiles, or should the tiling stop where it meets the architrave? Currently the back board is...

Are large format tiles too heavy for plastered plasterboard? I’m planning to install 600 x 1200 x 8 mm tiles in my bathroom. They weigh approx. 15kg per tile. I’ve already used tile backer board on one half of the bathroom after removing some existing tiles, which also removed the underlying...

What is the best method for tiling a bathroom T&G chipboard floor using tile backer board? The floor is flat and secure. I’m considering using 6mm backer board, but I’m unsure whether screws alone are sufficient for securing it, or if adhesive is also necessary. Any advice?

I’m renovating my bathroom and installing tile backer board on several walls where tiles were removed. These walls are in and around the shower. There are two other adjoining walls with moisture resistant plasterboard. Should I remove the plasterboard from these walls as well, or can I leave...

I’m renovating my bathroom and installing tile backer board on several walls where tiles were removed. These walls are in and around the shower. There are two other adjoining walls with moisture resistant plasterboard. Should I remove the plasterboard from these walls as well, or can I leave...

Morning guys I want to swap my electric shower for a concealed shower . The wall is tiled . I can get to the pipes under the bath and hopefully go up the stud wall . What is the best way please to complete ?

I’ve removed the tiles from my kitchen floor and tried to remove as the adhesive using an SDS. I’m not sure if it’s in a good enough state to self level or if it needs more adhesive removing? See images.

I'm looking for some feedback on how you remove old silicone, before applying new. I'm working on a new tool that makes it a lot easier and leaves the background un damaged, and learning how the trade does it would help in the final design. Cheers

Hi, I'm after advise please. I want to tile my garage floor but it doesn't appear to have a dpm. I was planning to lay a screed over the current floor but building work is new to me and I'm confused by what I'm reading. Do I prime first? If so, what with? Is self leveling as easy as it...

Can anyone recommend a white silicone sealant that doesn't give off those nasty fumes?

Hello. We are looking to completely renovate our bathroom and have found some tiles we really like. Our bathroom is a small bathroom and the tiles we really like are 300 x 900 mm. Would these be ok in a small bathroom or would they look out of place? Also 600 x 600 mm floor tiles in small...

Hi there, Looking for advice on how to manage plasterboard/painted surface that meets with tiles. Sealant running down has cracked/spit, but I don’t know what was used by previous owners/contractor. Should I remove all of it, fill gaps, sand and paint? Then seal over at the end? Previous had...

Hello We are mid negotiation on a sale of a 1900s mid terrace. The outrigger kitchen has badly damaged floor tiles - any opinions on what the issue might be? Rising damp? It's hard to know, but thinking it might be solid concrete with no membrane? If this is the case what would be the next...

Hi, Could I please get your urgent advice. We are fitting a new kitchen and I have a builder that has laid electric underfloor heating, and then a levelling compound on top, but I have now put them on hold because I am extremely nervous about fitting our expensive porcelain tiles (1m x 1m) and...

Id like to tile over asbestos tiles in a bathroom and kitchen, adding electric underfloor heating mat in between. I don't want to remove the asbestos tiles - how can i prepare them withoit rasing floor height too much for: 1. Electric undefloor heating mat 2. New tiles Any advice on best...

I have chiselled away some old tiles on my front door step to have a go at laying some new ones (I am quite good at DIY but have not laid tiles before) and have discovered that whoever laid the tiles, laid them over some old ones. The old tiles seem to be sitting on soil and the end of the step...

We have a good concrete base left after removing old shed. We would like to tile over the concrete but not sure how to do this - hope someone can help?

Hi all ! As the title says really ! ... I have had a leak due to missing / damaged grout , I have removed the tiles and the plaster / board behind is wet and damaged , I have attatched a picture , I have removed the bit of the board that is crumbling however just wonder how I would repair /...

I am renovating my Victorian house and recently took up the carpet in the hallway to discover Minton tile underneath which is in quite poor condition with a big section that has been smashed away for chased raidator pipes. I want to tile the hallway with Porcelain tiles (450mm x 450mm) but the...

I am looking to install ceramic tiles 100mm x 100mm and 6mm thick but I need to cut some in half, what is best tool would recommend for just someone that does a bit DIY?