Posted by The Team @ TFO in Tiling Tips
Tiling a backsplash is a fairly simple task. This article can be applied when tiling a backsplash in a kitchen, bathroom, laundry or in any other room. Give thought when selecting the right tile for your backsplash. What colour will coordinate well with the benches and cupboards? As backsplash areas...
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Posted by The Team @ TFO in Tiling Tips
What role does your living area play for you? Usually, it’s the heart of the entire home. It’s the place you socialise when you have visitors or the place you relax with your loved ones in the evenings. It’s only natural then that there are many things you should consider...
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Posted by The Team @ TFO in DIY tiles
Many tilers and DIY enthusiasts find themselves battling with tile lippage. If you have ever tiled before you would understand the struggles of achieving that perfectly flat flawless finish. Even some of the best tilers struggle laying large format tiles without some element of assistance. TFO recognises this ongoing issue...
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Posted by The Team @ TFO in Tiling Tips
Tiling a bathroom can be easily accomplished if the correct steps are followed. Whether tiling a new bathroom or renovating an old bathroom, the steps below will help you to complete this task. For the sake of this article, we will assume that all waterproofing has been installed and allowed...
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Posted by The Team @ TFO in Tiling Tips
Timber look tiles are so popular these days. Leading manufacturers in Europe are introducing new types and designs of timber look tiles regularly, making the range of timber look tiles to choose from bigger than ever before. Many of the leading manufacturers are introducing larger timber look tiles for a...
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Posted by The Team @ TFO in Tiling Tips
First of all, what is grout and how to grout tiles? Grout is the smooth, cement like mixture that fills the joints between the tiles. It may be an easier task to tiling, but it is important that it is done correctly as it ensures moisture and dirt cannot sit...
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Posted by The Team @ TFO in Tiling Tips
Removing the existing tiles may be the first thing you need to do in your tiling project. It is possible to lay fresh new tiles over existing tiles. But for the best results, we recommend removing the old tiles. So, here are some tips on how to remove tiles. What...
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Posted by The Team @ TFO in Tiling Tips
When you buy rectangle shaped bathroom wall tiles, one of the first questions that might come to your mind is "which way am I going to lay bathroom wall tiles horizontally or vertically?" Both ways are commonly seen in public bathrooms as well as residential homes. But does it really...
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Posted by The Team @ TFO in Tiling Tips
Unless you have some previous experience in tiling, a large tiling job is best left to be done by a qualified tile installer. Modern tiles such as large polished porcelain tiles, rectified tiles and timber look tiles can present challenges for unexperienced persons. But as you know, finding the right...
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Posted by The Team @ TFO in Tiling Tips
The more you tile, the more you will come to know that not all adhesives are the same. Find tips on how to lay floor tiles here. Ready mix adhesives dry in the true sense of the word. They lose water and hence “dry out”. How does this come into...
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