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Porcelain tiles in bathroom

  • 17-05-2006 1:57pm
    #1
    joemc99
    Registered Users Posts: 179 ✭✭


    Hi, I am doing up the main bathroom, and I have ordered porcelain tiles for the floor. I have an excellent tiler, but my budget is tight and I am fairly handy so I want to give it a go myself!

    Qs
    - I am putting down 12mm mbp ply on floorboards. Do I need to use flexible adhesive and grout? If so, what are the brand names and where can I get it.
    - I have manual tile cutters from previous jobs, will these do for porcelain tiles. All lines are straight btw, now awkward curves.

    Joe


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  • #2
    AdrianR
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 267 ✭✭AdrianR


    Do I need to use flexible adhesive and grout
    Yes.
    If so, what are the brand names and where can I get it.
    The best one comes in 2 parts (powder and liquid) I'd have to check the brand name this evening but I think it's Bal.
    I have manual tile cutters from previous jobs, will these do for porcelain tiles.
    Try it and see, it may or may not do, The tile cutter I have is a cheap one which cut ceramic tiles from corner to corner no problem, but it wouldn't cut Porcelane on a bet.

    If you didn't get the 12mm ply yet, 6mm would do and may be easier to use.


  • #3
    CJhaughey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,907 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    Porcelain tiles cut ok with manual cutters, but see thread on drilling porcelain tiles below.


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