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I'm not sure about the Hardie backer ( I have an inherent distrust of Topps Tiles :D ) but No More Ply only recommend the 6mm for overboarding cracked concrete floors, so I'd say 12mm would be best. Also that'll make it the same thickness as plasterboard if you choose to use that outside of the...

Use a backer board. It may seem like overkill now but it it will be worth it in the long run. Some tilers say it is possible to use plasterboard with a tanking system, but I wouldn't recommend it! The only tile backing guaranteed to be dimensionally stable in a wet area is aquaboard, hardie...

Do you have any more info on tile... size, thickness etc. I have something similar to the Santa Fe style but it depends on size. If you could post a pic it would be a great help :D K

I've always told my customers that their best bet is to remove what they can, then use primer either of the same brand as the adhesive or the one the adhesive manufacturer recommends. (Although it has to be said that more than one person has gotten bored of removing the bitumen and just...

So far... We took on a bit of a wreck of a house (400ish years old, no maintenance done for at least 10 years) and have been getting on with it (all diy) since September. So far problems have included: a 9.5KW shower running from a 6mm2 cable (the only change in the bathroom since the...

Get yer reading glasses out! :? Its a bit long winded but there's a lot of info here: http://www.bsee.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/3430/Providing_safe_hot_water_is_vital.html Good luck! K

Lithofin make something called Wax Off which is designed for removing wax, oil and old sealants so that might do the trick. Failing that HG do something similar, I think its called Spot Stain Cleaner. K