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Tiling FAQs
Tiling FAQs
Product info, tiling adhesive and grout advice and tiling to specific substrates
Tiling to Specific Substrates
Why do I need to wait so long before tiling to certain substrates?
How do I tile to gypsum floorboards?
How do I tile to bitumen adhesive residues?
How do I prepare a concrete base before tiling a patio area?
How do I tile to heated sand and cement screeds?
When should I commission underfloor heating?
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Tiling to Walls
What are the maximum weight restrictions for wall tiling?
How do I fill holes before tiling?
How do I make uneven walls flat before tiling?
How do I tile to plywood walls?
How do I tile to plaster?
Waterproofing
How do I waterproof plywood floors before tiling?
Why should I waterproof or tank bathrooms, showers and other wet areas* before tiling?
How do I waterproof or tank bathrooms, showers and other wet areas* before tiling?
Using Tile Adhesives
Do ARDEX have a C2 adhesive?
What is the difference between pot life, working time, open time and adjustment time?
How do I stick uncoupling mats to anhydrite screeds and gypsum floorboards?
How do I stick down uncoupling membranes?
How do I achieve solid bed fixing?
How do I prolong the open time of my tile adhesive?
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Using Tile Grouts
How much of my exisiting grout do I need to remove before installing new grout on top?
Can our grout be used against brick work?
What grout do I need for tiling around a log burner?
How do I make it easier to clean off epoxy tile grout residues?
How do I ensure a tile grout colour will complement a tile?
Why has my tile grout turned white and how do I stop it?
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Using Silicone Sealants
How do I prevent my silicone sealant going mouldy?
Fixing Natural Stone
How do I fix granite and other heavy stone floor tiles in a patio area?
How do I fix mesh-backed natural stone tiles?
How do I fix and grout natural stone tiles?