Nickfromwales

Hire a good quality Sigma or Rubi clinker ( scribe and snap ) cutter and they'll cut in seconds. Nice and straight too. Use a trim on top to cover the fact that it's a cut edge and get more cuts per tile. A cheap cutter will just give curved ( concave / convex ) cuts so don't bother with those. For lots of complex cuts or finished stuff that's on show ( big floors etc ) I take a pallet to my local water jet ( engineering ) shop and they cut them better than the factory does. You shouldn't need more accuracy than the clinker cutter tbh Dai. Oh, and welcome back

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Before considering which kitchen to fit, get a good, reputable kitchen firm or free-lance fitter to come and measure up. This will give you an idea for a basic layout, based on the size of your room, and your requirements / needs. That'll help you to stay focused when visiting the various showrooms, and ensure that you get the most out of your chosen kitchen supplier and chosen range of units etc. Ask your questions here, for impartial, free advice to help you make your decisions.

This section is dedicated to all aspects of tiling. Whether it be wall, or floor, bathroom or kitchen, whole of floor, or other, you'll find all you need to know here. From which adhesives to use and why, through to how to grout, finish and seal ready for use. Just post a new thread here and we'll advise you to the best of our knowledge and help you get the job done right, first time. From this To this

Hi, and welcome 'back'.

Hi, and welcome 'back'

Maybe a bit too soon to give you any advice on plumbing, but, when you're ready, we'll be here. good to see you.

Good man! You've found your way from the dark, back into the light give me a bump tomorrow afternoon

Hi and welcome. have a look through the topics and choose a few specific to your questions. Please keep the threads as topic specific as possible, and if you need to start another then feel free. Because it is !

Hi, and welcome back. If you want we can set you up with a blog I will say that a few have realised that they are far better off, from a sensible POV, hosting their own blog and then copying the entires into here ( or any online resource ) for comment. Keep us posted

Jesus. What have you been eating. ?

Mind your head, there goes another low flying pig. seriously ?

This was something I read on EB. Meant to ask, but never got around to it. So I'm watching this one too.

Ceramic is quite hardy as a material, but I'd never advise ceramic on the floor unless it's a "I've got to have that tile" moment. Porcelain is just so much harder and better wearing than ceramic IMO, plus the through colour issue is far, far reduced. I'd definitely say go for porcelain wher ever possible, and I fit a LOT of tiles.

FYI we now have a warning system for repeat offenders Just saying

Welcome aboard !

Nope welcome back mate!

'Twill just be like old times welcome aboard everyone !

Hi russ. Don't hang about mate, get the questions going ! welcome aboard !

There once was a man from Nantucket................ welcome aboard !

Hello hot-press boy. Wet, cold and does the job. Gower Gold is quite nice too, and it's a Swansea brew. 5 minutes in and you've corrupted me welcome aboard !

hi both, and welcome aboard regards, nick

i'm just about to buy a silent compressor to start the man-shed. roll on the sunny days where i can actually get something done

Hello there and welcome, members old and new. I'm the top welsh plumber, with a few good tips for you! My name is Nick ( from Wales ). My background was firstly in electrics, but then I branched off into plumbing as I found it more interesting ( sorry ProDave ). After 18-20 years 'on the tools' I have seen and done just about everything that is pipe related, so I decided to join a discussion forum to share information, help others who have questions to ask, and to gain knowledge myself about the new ( to me ) and strangely niche world that is low energy and passive house technology. Many of these disciplines have been around for quite some time, but until around two and a half years ago, where I stumbled upon this forum's predecessor, I'd never even heard of some of the systems, and their benefits, and nor of the simple and sensible ethos of 'fabric first' and the huge rewards possible from installing and utilising such systems ( correctly ). My areas of 'expertise' ( I will be learning until I die btw so don't really like the term expert ) include all types of central ( space ) heating ( including underfloor / under-tile ), hot water systems, cold mains pressure boosters / reinforcement, general plumbing, electrics ( in particular heating and hot water systems and controls ), kitchen and bathroom fitting, tiling, and all their associated disciplines. Feel free to post in the topics here, and we, collectively, will be able to help and advise accordingly to the best of our knowledge. If we can't advise on it here, it probably hasn't been invented yet Enjoy the the forum, and I look forward to chatting with you. Regards, nick.

Some uber contemporary fireplaces / burners have an lcd TV at the rear which do just that. In a stove or fire I supposed they look pretty neat, but on the wall as a TV........ Not so sure