Recent content by tomny

Hi, yes they are 100% cork. Ordered from a company in Sussex who do a range of types. They look good. Cork can't absorb a huge amount of colour though. I've always liked the feel of cork and its good for dulling sound and insulation too I think. I suppose you could add that it has the advantage...

Happy new year to you all. Many thanks for help last year with my bathroom project which is now nearly complete - particularly gcol. One of the best bits of advice was to use an off-white grout - we used ivory and the results look good and my other half was very pleased - many thanks for that...

I'd like to say a big thankyou to all the replies I've had to queries so far. I'm fairly new to the forum and have found it both very helpful and fascinating too. In case anyone thinks that sad, I do have other interests too. My bathroom tiling project is coming on well, I think I'm winning...

Hi, am looking for some advice about the botom row of tiles in the shower, where they meet the shower tray and the gap that I should leave for silicone. Some backgound. The walls are Aquapanel and I've also tanked them, taking the tanking onto the tray (about a tile depth). My plumber who...

Hi, agreed, don't try and remove. Had a plasterer friend skim my bathroom artex recently - using finishing plaster I think. Watched him do it. I am quite a competent diyer and would not attempt this myself. It's not only tough but alot of skill/experience required too. Don't be tempted...

Some help/advice about tile adhesives please. Tiles I am using are 400 x 200 mm, 6mm deep - so not too heavy. Been following/reading all the advice on the forum about brands and types so have some idea. I get the impression that most of you experienced folks seem to recommend BAL products...

Would appreciate some help/advice please. Am to retile bathroom walls from floor to ceiling. Have removed existing tiles. Two walls are solid (plastered) and two are studs. Have had to replace some plasterboard where tiles would not come off easily. Elsewhere most tiles have come away...

Hi, am a new member and regualr reader of the forum. Read quite alot on spotlights in bathrooms. Know a little about different types of lamp and what you can and can't do with them. Hopefully am not a case of a little knowledge is a bad thing! Now having a new bathroom fitted. I was going to...

Would appreciate some help/advice please. Am to retile bathroom walls from floor to ceiling. Have removed existing tiles. Two walls are solid (plastered) and two are studs. Have had to replace some plasterboard where tiles would not come off easily. Elsewhere most tiles have come away...

My first message to the Forum and no-one has replied!! Feel very left out and no friends etc. Someone please reply and put me out of my misery! Some help please. I am looking to install some downlighters into a bathroom that currently has a single lamp on a ceiling rose (which has loop in...