Recent content by jrh14

Hi, I have always used Schlüter products for my tiling jobs. They do internal corners to match any fixtures or fittings. Have a look at their website. Hope this helps?

Hi Joe, This is without doubt the worst tile job I have ever seen. I hope he was never paid for this mess?

Looks a good job

Hi, Depending on the type of adhesive you are trying to remove, a wallpaper steamer can often soften old tile adhesive. It then just scrapes off with a filler. Talk to your local tile supplier as they may be able to point you in the right direction. I hope this helps you out.

Hi, A pigeon staircase is simply a staircase that's used in very tight situations. Have a look here http://www.stairplan.com/spacesaver.htm

Hi, There are a couple of options, it depends on the substrate! New houses are generally plasterboard walls / partitions and therefore it is easier, cleaner and cheaper to remove tiles with the plasterboard, all you do then is fix new plasterboard and you have a perfect new surface for tile...

Hi, From time to time, small, hairline cracks can appear in the glazed surface of tiles. This phenomenon is referred to as 'crazing.' Tiles are not designed to craze, but it is a recognised inherent property that can occur with glazed tiles. A crazed tile will still perform properly and there...

Hi, It is always a good idea to tank the walls within a shower enclosure. This video shows you how to use the tanking system. www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwR-vS4xc9g I would install fir strips to the wall then install aqua board. You could also install a stud wall, insulate and apply aqua boards...

Hello, You're certainly entitled to your opinion Chri5 and I'm sure you're aware that quarry tile is produced by a high-pressure extrusion process. This forms a dense, strong tile that will absorb less than 5 percent of its own weight in water. You can use quarry tile on floors and kitchen...

Hi, First and foremost, tile and grout are not waterproof. All tiles and grout will hold water to varying degrees. Once the tiles have been laid you should always, in my opinion use a sealer for tiles and grout. Depending on what tiles you are using will depend on how often you seal the tiles...

Hi, Tile sealer can be bought from any tile stockists or do-it-yourself places. It's simply diluted with water and applied directly to the tiles and grout. Some people will argue it's not necessary but having that extra piece of mind for £20 is definitely worth it. It wouldn't hurt sealing...

Hi, First and foremost, tile and grout are not waterproof. All tiles and grout will hold water to varying degrees. Prior to even starting the tiling you need to ensure that you have used a tanking (waterproofing) system over the plasterboard. Once the tiles have been laid you should...

Hi, Absolutely. Screw the plasterboard to the studs a maximum of 12" (300mm) apart and waterproof (tank) the shower enclosure prior to tiling. Hope this helps? Ian @ JRHConstruction.

Hi, Using moisture resistant drywall (plasterboard) is perfectly acceptable for all non wet areas in your bathroom. The only preparation required prior to tiling is to tape all of the joints and corners with three coats of compound and sand as normal. You can tile directly over the plasterboard...

Hello, I have used a couple of different door kits from ironmongerydirect.co.uk and they have all worked fine.