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    How to fill gaps around sockets installed on uneven natural stone tiles ?

    Not really come across this issue before , not as extreme anyway . Installing new sockets on natural stone tiles and they've got large gaps around them due to each tile being different . What's the best solution to fill these gaps ? Stone coloured silicone ? Caulk ? Or some sort of gasket...
  2. P

    Are these tiles LEVEL.???

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    I need to move a double plug forward to allow for tiles but wires are too short

    Hi all , I know that you are allowed to do like for like in your own home Ie change a wall light etc. I have an issue with one double plug thats on a ring main. The wires are very short and after tiler tiled the wall I can not get plug back on as the wires are now too short. Ive been told to...
  4. I

    Outside IP rated lightup LED tiles

    Hi (Im DIY - with an electrician to install), does anyone know a UK supplier of IP rated lightup LED tiles suitable for permanent outside use (dancefloor)? 600mm x 600mm. Thanks, Ian @ Wilby NN8 2UE
  5. E

    Bathroom tiles plasterboard or ply

    Hi hope your enjoying the long weekend so far. I had a quick look at a job today for a replacement anti-fog mirror in a bathroom. customer wants the existing ant-fog with charger- light ect replaced for a bigger, and much heavier one which doubles up as cabinet. The property is a new build of...
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    Is 0.75mm Flex in conduit behind tiles and tile backer sufficient for led lights (6w) or Fan (4w)?

    Hello to all. I know now that 1mm T&E would be better for lights, but legally is 0.75mm Flex in conduit behind tiles and tile backer sufficient for led lights (6w) or Extractor Fan (4w)? 1 out of 3 quoting electricians said that those need to be replaced. Is it really that bad? Looking at the...
  7. A

    searching for most suitable drill bit for porcelain tiles

    I need to drill holes in the tile wall for some household tasks. Therefore, I want to know exactly what type of drill bit will suit best our beautiful porcelain tiles. Because I don’t want to ruin them by using the wrong equipment. Diamond bits and Carbide bits are the most common ones. Of the...
  8. H

    110v tiles saw

    Hi guys, I was looking, to if possible purchase a tile saw from the us. Can this be made compatible with our 240v supply? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
  9. Dan

    UK Tiling Forum | UK Tilers Forum - UK Tiles Forums

    Been playing around with a fair few blogs for a while related to this topic. UK Tiling Forum that is. UK Tiling Forum - The Tiling Forum for the UK, but also overseas too. Hmmmmm We started our UK tiling forum back in 2006, April 2nd I think it was. So nearly coming up to 15 whole years being...
  10. S

    Best LED Downlighter for bathroom with white tiles

    Hi All, We've moved into a new build property and our bathroom, which has glossy white with a hint of grey speckle Porclenosa tiles, is looking a bit dull which I believe is the result of the downlighters. We have 3 x 7.9W, 38 degrees, 3000K downlighters in the bathroom and they seem to be...
  11. S

    Solar roof tiles

    Can anyone point me in the direction of where to get solar roof tiles from please? Like Solar Century's c21e slate tile? Hitting a brick wall with Solar Century and so are one of their supposed distributors.
  12. Soulsurfer

    Zone 1 dual fuel towel rail ?

    So I have a client who requested a towel rail fitted at the end of the bath on wall, opposite end from shower (fixed) and taps and so is right bang in zone 1. Never fitted any before unless in zone 2 at least, OSG seems to okay it but through flex outlet, but I'm thinking it would be really...
  13. dansk

    Tesla Solar Roof

    seen this? Tesla Energy | Tesla - https://www.tesla.com/energy/?utm_campaign=GL_Energy_102816&utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=social couldn't belive it at first, how realistic the tiles look, and new storage solution to power a house for the day.
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    Underfloor heating fault

    Hello, I have electric underfloor heating in our bedroom under ceramic tile. there are two systems wired to one touch screen stat, (1x15m & 1x5m) they were installed about 2 years ago and worked great for about 8 month. now the larger one does not heat up? i have tried wiring it direct to the...
  15. Jurassic Sparks

    An interesting email I have juist received

    My Brother send me this, awaiting photos my reply was curt and informed the tenant of his rights, sounds like the sparkie is a muppet Someone at work has just moved into a rented flat, he's just shown me pictures. It has an electric shower, and when they switch it on sparks come out - between...
  16. S

    Panel Positions

    Hi can anyone tell me if there is any rules on where panels can go. As in distance from ridge and edge of roof. Cheers
  17. S

    wires running on ceiling tiles

    Hi everyone, I have been tasked to run some data communication cables at work as our networks are soon to be scattered across several floors. At the moment I will be running a single fibre cable which will be about a 50 metre run. I plan to use some conduit running over the girders or j hooks...
  18. A

    Best and quickest way to cut floor boxes into raised floor tiles?

    Hi all, was just wondering if anyone had any recommendations for cutting out floor boxes in the raised floor tiles. If you know what I'm talking about and have seen them, then you'll know that they're wood with a metal casing around the tile. I've done 100's of these when I was an apprentice and...
  19. P

    Down lights and Polystyrene ceiling tiles

    Have been asked to install four down lights in a bathroom that has polystyrene ceiling tiles. I plan on using sealed LED units so that a bulb can't be replaced with a normal halogen bulb. Have checked chapter 42 in regs, as I read it as long as the temperature does not cause a fire hazard there...
  20. SolarCity

    In-roof system on slate tiles

    I've got a potential customer who wants an in-roof system on slate tiles. Has anyone found a good system for this which integrates neatly?
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