I have my b and q tiles down 2 years now and they still look fine as when i put them down. Yes there is a mil or two here or there in some of them but they are considerably cheaper than other tiles.
I found some i liked on their website, looked at where they were drop shipping from and got them for 50% less from there. 90% of their website stock is just drop shipped these days, ive placed orders for other things and had to contact 5 different companies to arrange delivery instead of everything coming in 1 delivery
Bonkers!!! The spacers have to be taken out first before grouting otherwise the gout depth is not sufficient and the grout will crack and show up and different colour!
I did a small section consisting of just four 2' X 2' square manufactured stones (1 1/2 ish thick or so) They are my new stove pad for our wood burning stove. I dont know if it was a good idea or not but since this is smack in the middle of a carpeted living room I simply cut out carpet& padding exactly the size of the tiles/stones exposing the wood subfloor ....then I laid visqueen plastic sheeting over it and then laid 4' X 4' piece of cement board right on top of the plastic sheeting so that it overlaps a few feet in each direction...my thinking was to keep thin set and grout from leaking into carpet and padding....just finished grouting now it's just wait for that to dry and cut the plastic sheeting around the stones ....I just am not sure it was a good idea to have plastic under the cement board and tile job??? Curing problems?? Oh well it is done and I dont think I got a drop on the carpet anywhere....which would have been impossible without the plastic UNDER the tile job and OVER the carpet...
*2 questions:* 1. *What size spacers should we use for floors?* 2. *Can we keep the grout flushed with the tiles instead of making grooves with a damp cloth??* Thanks!
1. Doesn’t matter. Personal choice 2. Probably better for it to be flush than have a dip/groove as if water falls there it will just sit there which isn’t good for the grout
Hi, there! Great question 😄 It is possible to lay tiles over painted surface, however, it isn't recommended as the overall attachment of the tile is limited to the strength of the bond of the paint to the concrete. This means if the paint comes loose, the tile does too. Hope this helps!
@d4v3l3w1s Or better still don't pay for over-priced tiles from B&Q. I got a ton of tiles online delivered to cover 35 square metres. Amazing quality and would have cost double at B&Q.
That's actually inaccurate. Tiles expand/contract marginally, in a typical home setting where a kitchen is no bigger than 3m x 3m you wouldn't need to leave expansion space. You'd need spacer gaps every 10 meters. Tiling without gaps is more expensive to install, tiles have to be levelled absolutely perfectly otherwise they show up too easily, the adhesive used has to be waterproof. Tile with grout gaps is more forgiving if there is a tiny bit of lippage, the adhesive used is water soluable even after it has set, and repeated exposure to moisture will soften the tile adhesive. If you dont have any gaps between tiles, you have no space for grout and water can ingress between the tiles and damage the adhesive (if expensive adhesive isn't used). Grout is water resistant and thus protects the adhesive. Finally, grout lines are forgiving for tiles that aren't perfectly square. Like a lot of cheap tiles in B&Q. You have some leeway to realign your tiles between rows by giving a bit there and taking a bit elsewhere. On a groutless tile floor, everything has to be put in perfect.
Video quality is on next level.
Got quoted €750 for tiles in my local tile store.
Went to b and q and got the same amount of tiles for €150 on sale.
Happy days.
Exactly lime for like?
I just bought loads form wickes on discount and they are shoddy. Some are a few mm longer than others and not even cut square.
I have my b and q tiles down 2 years now and they still look fine as when i put them down. Yes there is a mil or two here or there in some of them but they are considerably cheaper than other tiles.
I found some i liked on their website, looked at where they were drop shipping from and got them for 50% less from there. 90% of their website stock is just drop shipped these days, ive placed orders for other things and had to contact 5 different companies to arrange delivery instead of everything coming in 1 delivery
Bonkers!!! The spacers have to be taken out first before grouting otherwise the gout depth is not sufficient and the grout will crack and show up and different colour!
Exactly ! And these are professionals ??
Go on Terry lad 👍
Loving your pro tips and quick video's. Thank you.
This video makes everything easier😍
Why can't grout come in a more convenient form like a tube? Like the sealant tube?
They do !
Huw know you’re ur limits
I did a small section consisting of just four 2' X 2' square manufactured stones (1 1/2 ish thick or so) They are my new stove pad for our wood burning stove. I dont know if it was a good idea or not but since this is smack in the middle of a carpeted living room I simply cut out carpet& padding exactly the size of the tiles/stones exposing the wood subfloor ....then I laid visqueen plastic sheeting over it and then laid 4' X 4' piece of cement board right on top of the plastic sheeting so that it overlaps a few feet in each direction...my thinking was to keep thin set and grout from leaking into carpet and padding....just finished grouting now it's just wait for that to dry and cut the plastic sheeting around the stones ....I just am not sure it was a good idea to have plastic under the cement board and tile job??? Curing problems?? Oh well it is done and I dont think I got a drop on the carpet anywhere....which would have been impossible without the plastic UNDER the tile job and OVER the carpet...
*2 questions:*
1. *What size spacers should we use for floors?*
2. *Can we keep the grout flushed with the tiles instead of making grooves with a damp cloth??*
Thanks!
1. Doesn’t matter. Personal choice
2. Probably better for it to be flush than have a dip/groove as if water falls there it will just sit there which isn’t good for the grout
can you tile over a concrete floor that has been painted?. Grateful for answer.
Hi, there! Great question 😄 It is possible to lay tiles over painted surface, however, it isn't recommended as the overall attachment of the tile is limited to the strength of the bond of the paint to the concrete. This means if the paint comes loose, the tile does too. Hope this helps!
Must you use a different grout for floor tiles - special grout
Hi, you need to make sure the grouting you use is appropriate for your tiles. Check the guidance on the packaging for more details 😊
@@bandq Are you not going to address the fact you left the spacers in? The depth of the grout there is going to allow it to crack.
Why didn’t you remove the spacers 🤔
@d4v3l3w1s Or better still don't pay for over-priced tiles from B&Q. I got a ton of tiles online delivered to cover 35 square metres. Amazing quality and would have cost double at B&Q.
@@bEEBO178 where do you recommend?
cool tips
Is it possible to refill the material which is filled in space between the two Tiles because it's become dirty
Yes
Is it necessary to give space between tiles? Can we join the tiles without any space between them as there are jointless tiles available these days.
bandq thanks for reply.
bandq what size of spacer would you recommend for laying floor tiles of size 600mm X 600mm ?
That's actually inaccurate. Tiles expand/contract marginally, in a typical home setting where a kitchen is no bigger than 3m x 3m you wouldn't need to leave expansion space. You'd need spacer gaps every 10 meters.
Tiling without gaps is more expensive to install, tiles have to be levelled absolutely perfectly otherwise they show up too easily, the adhesive used has to be waterproof.
Tile with grout gaps is more forgiving if there is a tiny bit of lippage, the adhesive used is water soluable even after it has set, and repeated exposure to moisture will soften the tile adhesive. If you dont have any gaps between tiles, you have no space for grout and water can ingress between the tiles and damage the adhesive (if expensive adhesive isn't used). Grout is water resistant and thus protects the adhesive.
Finally, grout lines are forgiving for tiles that aren't perfectly square. Like a lot of cheap tiles in B&Q. You have some leeway to realign your tiles between rows by giving a bit there and taking a bit elsewhere. On a groutless tile floor, everything has to be put in perfect.