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by OldandGrey
Sat Jun 27, 2009 11:23 am
Forum: Tiles and Tiling Forum
Topic: sealing exterior pamments
Replies: 1
Views: 3416

You need to consult with the manufacturer of your Pamments because they vary regionally in their construction mix. If you have grouted them already then you should go back and check the grout properties to ensure that it is able to cope with the extremes of temperature as well.
HTH
Grumpy Old Git
by OldandGrey
Sat Jun 27, 2009 11:10 am
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: cylinders
Replies: 4
Views: 3128

No, its not possible to add an indirect system to an unvented one. However, you could add the indirect system as a separate hot water system and feed it heat from the secondary output of the unvented cylinder.
by OldandGrey
Mon Jun 22, 2009 7:32 am
Forum: Tiles and Tiling Forum
Topic: how do i solve a problem with tiling on uneven surface
Replies: 3
Views: 15259

Well, that depends on how good a finish you want to achieve. I believe the best effect is to have the tiles flat in all directions and its perfect when you can put a level on it and the tiled area is spot on vertical too, although these days not much is square or true in property! You might choose t...
by OldandGrey
Sat Jun 20, 2009 12:27 pm
Forum: Tiles and Tiling Forum
Topic: Tiling over tiles advice please
Replies: 4
Views: 5550

To give more information to rosebery's answer, you need to consider 3 things; first, are the existing tiles soundly fixed to the wall? If not, you are wasting your time by tiling over them. Second, what is the wall constructed of that is behind your original layer of tiles? All materials have a fini...
by OldandGrey
Sat Jun 20, 2009 12:18 pm
Forum: Tiles and Tiling Forum
Topic: exteria wall tiles
Replies: 2
Views: 3313

There are plenty of tiles that can be used outside and the choice is yours. The first thing to say is that a reputable tile merchant will have staff with knowledge and free advice. Tiles are graded for their suitability so some tiles are manufactured for floors and others for walls; the wall tiles w...
by OldandGrey
Sat Jun 20, 2009 12:13 pm
Forum: Tiles and Tiling Forum
Topic: Tiling on chipboard
Replies: 2
Views: 4208

It is an important point to know that when tiling over any floor that is considered flexible i.e. timber, you should use a flexible tile adhesive and a flexible grout. These products are usually powder based to which you add water but are very worthwhile because without them you are more likely to g...
by OldandGrey
Sat Jun 20, 2009 12:08 pm
Forum: Tiles and Tiling Forum
Topic: Levelling a toilet pan on to ceramic tile floor
Replies: 3
Views: 9530

If I had tiled this floor I would be a bit cheesed off to have some mortar or whatever chucked on the top to bed the pan into; One of the best reasons a floor is tiled under a pan or pedestal is so that in the future when they might be changed, you can keep the floor and the footprint of the ceramic...
by OldandGrey
Sat Jun 20, 2009 12:02 pm
Forum: Concreting, Drives, Paths and Patios Forum
Topic: Levelling garage floor
Replies: 2
Views: 5131

I'm not aware of an easy answer to get you your desired finish so the best solution might just be to use a self levelling compound to fill your patches. You can purchase different types of "latex" as we (tilers) call it and I am aware that Wickes sell a variety according to the thickness y...
by OldandGrey
Sat Jun 20, 2009 11:58 am
Forum: Concreting, Drives, Paths and Patios Forum
Topic: How to finish off the DPM on a concrete base?
Replies: 1
Views: 6945

How to finish off the DPM on a concrete base?

Hi, I'm putting in a shed base 2.5m x 5.85m. I've dug down 200mm because I want it to be level with my patio when its finished. I am putting 100mm of hardcore in first, compacting that with a wacker plate, then sand to protect a damp proof membrane before pouring ready mixed concrete on top to level...
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