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Tiles Blacktown -The Best Destination For All Your Tiling Needs

Tiles Blacktown -The Best Destination For All Your Tiling Needs

Posted by The Team @ TFO in Industry
Looking for a good tile shop in Blacktown? TFO believes that a tile shop should provide all that you need to successfully complete your tiling project. To do that, it takes more than just selling tiles. So what is that little extra that makes TFO a cut above the rest?...
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How To Install Kitchen Tiles – Kitchen Tiles Newcastle

How To Install Kitchen Tiles – Kitchen Tiles Newcastle

Posted by The Team @ TFO in How To
How to install kitchen tiles? Take a trip to our TFO in Sydney, or compare prices and purchase online for savings unmatched anywhere else. You’ll find the widest range of affordable, top-brand tiles for your kitchen installation and any décor you desire. We’ve also got the tips to make your...
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Mastic Adhesive – Find Out More About Organic Mastic Adhesive

Mastic Adhesive – Find Out More About Organic Mastic Adhesive

Posted by The Team @ TFO in Tile Design
The word “organic” provides a clue as to the source of mastic adhesive. It is in fact derived from organic or living material, namely the mastic tree which grows in the Mediterranean, and made into an organic glue. Because of its adhesion nature, it is used as an adhesive. Mastic...
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Adhesive – Learn More About Adhesive Tiles

Adhesive – Learn More About Adhesive Tiles

Posted by The Team @ TFO in Tile Ideas
When installing ceramic and porcelain tiles, you need a substance to make it stick to the subfloor. These substances are called adhesives. There are basically two types of adhesive. One is called thinset and the other is called mastic or organic mastic. In this article we will find out a...
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Regular Tiles and Decorative Accent Tiles

Regular Tiles and Decorative Accent Tiles

Posted by The Team @ TFO in Tile Tips
Installing tiles is not all about the fixing aspect. It allows for creativity and flair. Here are some tips about using accent tiles. First, “look before you leap” by giving careful thought and plan where and how you will use them. You will be living with your choice for a...
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Adhesives – Using Rapid Dry Adhesives

Adhesives – Using Rapid Dry Adhesives

Posted by The Team @ TFO in Industry
As is inherent in the name, “rapidsetting” or “rapid dry” adhesives dry quickly. What should you know about this? Consider The Environment The temperature of the environment will affect the speed at which such adhesives dry. When you purchase rapid dry adhesives, the package will specify what temperature will give...
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Tiles Design – The Pros Of A Neutral Tile Design – TFO

Tiles Design – The Pros Of A Neutral Tile Design – TFO

Posted by The Team @ TFO in Tile Tips
When installing tiles in your bathroom, remember that a neutral tile design keeps it from looking busy, cluttered and helps avoid that “gingerbread house” feel. It also allows you the freedom to change the scheme more easily, since the muted patterns and neutral colours will take on the tone of...
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Natural Tiles – Further Advantages Of Neutral Tile Design

Natural Tiles – Further Advantages Of Neutral Tile Design

Posted by The Team @ TFO in Tile Ideas
In the bathroom,  natural coloured tiles keep your space from looking cluttered and busy and allow you the freedom to change the scheme on a whim, since the muted patterns and neutral tone will take on the tone of your accessories. But there is more. Natural Tiles - What Are They? Styles...
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Rustic Tiles – What Are Rustic Tiles?

Rustic Tiles – What Are Rustic Tiles?

Posted by The Team @ TFO in Industry
Pot marks, discolouration, missing corners, distressed weather beaten finish. Sound appealing? It does if you are looking to give a rustic look to your home décor. The worn look of these tiles is their charm. They have either been quarried or modified to convey the feeling of decades of exposure...
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Leveling Compound — Factors To Remember

Posted by The Team @ TFO in How To
When preparing the subflooring, before applying the leveling compound, make sure you have swept or vacuumed up any dirt or dust on the surface. Next, check the floor for imperfections. A prime example would be nail heads jutting up from the surface. If there are any, use a hammer or...
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