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I've got a new Aquapanel shower cubicle which I want to tile. Do I need to use any tanking tapes or solutions on the wall surfaces before applying the tile adhesive?

When tiling a kitchen splashback, should you tile straight up from the work surface or use a spacer between the bottom course of tiles and the work surface?

I've got a fireplace to lay with travertine tiles. Do they need a diamond wet tile cutter? What's the best adhesive/grout for a travertine fireplace? The tiles need to be sealed too, don't they (Lithofin?)?

Are there any decent, effective DIY products for resurfacing enamel baths? Used some Cillit Bang :evil: on mine and it's taken some of the enamel surface off.

I've got some Bal gold star tile adhesive stuck on some amtico flooring. Any tips on how to get it off please? I've scraped the worst of it off but there are still traces left in the grain of the surface. The tip of a stanley blade has some effect but it's very slow work and I don't want to...

Hi, My mum's shower cubicle has a leak and the plumber who fitted it reckons that the water's coming through the tiling rather than from the plumbing. Would regrouting and re-siliconing be enough to stop this, do you reckon? If so, is it best to hack out the old grout and sealant before...

Hi, What's the best way of cutting vinyl floor tiles, particularly curves for the bottom of WC pedestals, etc.?

I've got some ceramic tiles to stick up in the bathroom which are 260mm x 380mm and weigh about 1.5kg each. The wall is masonry, some of it painted. I've done the gaffer tape test to check for the soundness of the painted bits. Is there a tub adhesive with enough grab to cope with these...

Any advice on how to remove those nasty 1970s Marley tiles from walls please? And the adhesive?! Also, with a decent primer (e.g. bullseye 123), can they be painted over?

I've got to use some ready-mixed adhesive/grout tomorrow for the first time. Anything I should bear in mind? I've only used cement-based adhesives and separate grout before. Also, is it possible/advisable to tile without grout lines? The tiles have been picked to match the kitchen work...

Hi, I'm tiling half way up a window reveal so I have two external corners to put trim around. Trouble is I can't work out how to do the joins where the three trims meet (horizontal along wall / horizontal out of the window reveal / vertical up the window reveal). Can anyone help please?!

I seem to be the only person I know who prefers using pads to rollers for painting walls. I just think they're quicker to use and give a better finish. What are the pros and cons of each? Have I just been using crap rollers? If so, what is the best type?

I read somewhere that you shouldn't use powder adhesives on plastered walls. Does that mean you have to use a ready-mix? If so, any recommendations? And who are the best tiling suppliers - Topps Tiles?