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How do I stop tiles sticking up? Lipping and how to avoid it

Lipping, or lippage, is when there's a height difference between laid tiles or when they don't look 'flush'. It can be...

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What size tile spacers and how to use

Tile spacers are really important for tiling. These mighty mini joint makers come in lots of different shapes and sizes with some even...

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How to tile a wall - Tile like you mean it

This guide is all about how to tile your kitchen, bathroom or any other wall in your home. So slip on your DIY clothes, slap down the...

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How to prepare a wall for tiling

Save yourself the hassle and prepare your wall surfaces properly. We have you covered for all you need to know to...

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How to cut tiles - the first cut isn’t the deepest

Hacking away with scissors won’t cut it, getting clued up on the tools and techniques to handle the ceramic tiles...

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Floor tiles Fact file

This fact file explains what makes a floor tile and how they are grad

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How to fix floor tiles onto different surfaces

Time spent on proper preparation makes the fixing easier, quicker and ensures a better finish.

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How to buy tiles for the bathroom

Here is a brief guide to help you choose from the thousands of tiles and bathroom products available.

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Characteristics of ceramic wall and floor tiles

In this blog we talk about the different types of tiles you can buy and where you can use them...

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Tile laying patterns

You’ve chosen your tile but now you need to decide which layout to use when arranging them on your wall...