Following James Hardie’s recent announcement that it intends to close its European fibre-cement business, tile retailers, builders’ merchants and professional installers may be starting to review their future tile backer board supply. For businesses currently using or stocking HardieBacker®, now is a good time to consider the alternatives available and make sure you have a …
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To calculate how much electric underfloor heating you need, measure the total floor area and subtract the space occupied by permanent fixtures and other areas where heating cannot be installed. The remaining usable floor area determines the size of heating mat or cable system required, although room heat loss, floor construction and required heat output …
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The Best Tools Every Professional Tiler Should Have Achieving a professional tiled finish takes more than skill alone. Every successful tiling project depends on careful preparation, accurate measuring, clean cutting, correct adhesive application, consistent spacing, precise levelling and a neat grouting finish. Whether you are tiling a bathroom wall, a kitchen splashback, a large format …
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When planning a bathroom, shower, or wet room installation, most customers focus on the tiles they can see. They choose colours, formats, trims, grout shades, and finishes — but the real protection sits behind the surface. A shower tanking kit is one of the most important products in any tiled wet area because tiles and …
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Baseboard is a lightweight, waterproof tile backer board designed to create a stable, insulating and tile-ready substrate for walls and floors. Suitable for bathrooms, showers, wet rooms, underfloor heating and a wide range of residential and commercial tiling projects, it provides a practical alternative to moisture-sensitive substrates such as plasterboard, plywood and chipboard. A successful …
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The new Montpellier porcelain tile range brings the relaxed, time-worn character of Mediterranean stone into a practical and durable porcelain format. With soft surface movement, weathered detailing and gently cushioned edges, Montpellier recreates the charm of aged natural stone while offering a finish that is easy to live with and suitable for a wide range …
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An uncoupling membrane is installed beneath tiles to help prevent movement, cracks and stresses within the substrate from transferring into the finished tiled surface. Also known as a decoupling membrane or movement matting, it creates a protective layer between the substrate and tiles, helping improve the durability of the installation. Concrete can shrink and crack, …
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A tile to floor trim is a profile used where a tiled floor meets another flooring material, changes height, finishes at an exposed edge or needs a neat transition. The correct trim can protect flooring edges, reduce trip hazards and create a professional transition between tile and materials such as carpet, vinyl, laminate or timber. …
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A complete bathroom renovation is not always the first choice for homeowners. When budgets are under pressure, many people delay major refurbishment work and instead focus on smaller bathroom upgrades, repairs and targeted tiling projects that can improve the appearance and performance of a room without the cost or disruption of starting again. For tile …
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When customers search for a tile shower seal, they are often looking for a way to stop leaks, protect shower walls, or make sure a tiled shower area is properly waterproof. It is an understandable search term, but it can also lead to some confusion. Many people assume that sealing a shower is simply about …
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