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OK, thanks for that.

I'm about to tile a wall (floor to ceiling) in a corner behind a freestanding wood burner with 900mm x 150mm Porcelain tiles, the substrate is previously emulsion painted drywall. I've done the gaffa tape test in various places (leaving overnight) and it appears pretty much sound and walls good...

OK, cheers, that's reassuring.

Thanks for the prompt reply - the '7m' bit is the distance (7 metres) from the CU to the 32A switch, didn't know if that had any bearing. The oven MCB is labelled up 'cooker' in the CU, I'm guessing previously a supply for a cooker rather than just oven. The supply to the hob looks like it may...

I’ve bought a property and although a fairly competent DIYer, am happy to leave the electrics (other than the real basic stuff) and gas to the experts. Just after a bit advice before I call in a spark so I can keep up with what's going on. There’s an electric double oven and a separate...

Cheers Richard, all very helpful.

Cheers tictic, that BAL product looks ideal and great reports on it too. Lighter bags, easy mix and 60% greater coverage claimed, must be a Pro (and DIY) Tilers dream!

OK thanks Richard, I've noted what Tictic has said and will investigate 'PTB', also will be interested in anything BAL respond with if you feel it's appropriate. To be honest, I've said "about" to lay tiles, but really it will be sometime over the next few weeks. Just waiting for the weather...

I wouldn't actually be tiling over the joint at any point, I plan to use it as a 'starting line' and tile away from it on each side. It's not that great a difference in levels between the two bases - which is otherwise sound - and will grind any high points away before starting. Am I still...

[/url] Cheers Richard, just had a look at the link you provided and was helpful.

Thanks for the replies...they are suitable for external use (on the box it says 'calibre 5' - foreign text, guess that translates to 'grade 5') and are approx 9mm thick. Although I understand that you should use the correct addy but if you could have use a bed of mortar it may have suited my...

Bump. Have to ask as no replies...was this just a dumb question? :? Thought some of the pro tilers could've given a reasonable answer as to why you couldn't use sand/cement as if laying slabs - just interested really.

I'm about to lay 60 x 30cm Porcelain tiles outside onto a concrete slab. Now I'm aware that you should use a suitable tile adhesive for porcelain (which I'm open to suggestions to what's best) but I'd just like to know why you couldn't just use a sand and cement mortar bed - does porcelain not...