Floor Tiles. Girly Question.

[LisaPC]

I'd attempt it and I'm a girl! I agree with 5x though about trying to clean/chip off as much of the old adhesive and grout as you can. If it's not a wooden floor, I'd probably still go with the flexi adhesive. If you pop into your local friendly DIY store I'm sure they'll sell you the most appropriate goo for the job.

Good luck!

(PS - Garlic paste might be a bit smelly in the bathroom; I'd stick with toothpaste for a nice, minty-fresh aroma)

[doodab]

Why don't you just use one of your other bathrooms?

[Bunk]

Like she needs one

A man? Or an excuse?

[RSoles]

Just remember the grout to use for floor tiles isn't the same as that for wal tiles.
Wall = white = non-flexible.
Floor = grey = a bit flexible.

Have fun.

[MaryPoppins]

I'd attempt it and I'm a girl! I agree with 5x though about trying to clean/chip off as much of the old adhesive and grout as you can. If it's not a wooden floor, I'd probably still go with the flexi adhesive. If you pop into your local friendly DIY store I'm sure they'll sell you the most appropriate goo for the job.

Good luck!

(PS - Garlic paste might be a bit smelly in the bathroom; I'd stick with toothpaste for a nice, minty-fresh aroma)

Thanks! People here seem confused as to whether you're male or female; so now that's cleared up! I will ask the DIY shop man tomorrow as you say and see how much of a mess I make of it.

I did recently manage to burst a radiator pipe in a big wall, with a small picture tack. So let's see.

Why don't you just use one of your other bathrooms?

I do, but I like to segregate each bathroom by activity.

Just remember the grout to use for floor tiles isn't the same as that for wal tiles.
Wall = white = non-flexible.
Floor = grey = a bit flexible.

Have fun.

Thanks!

[FiveTimes]

I did recently manage to burst a radiator pipe in a big wall, with a small picture tack. So let's see.

Have I missed that thread ??

[DimPrawn]

Taking bleeding the radiators a step too far.

[Halo Jones]

Just remember the grout to use for floor tiles isn't the same as that for wal tiles.
Wall = white = non-flexible.
Floor = grey = a bit flexible.

Have fun.

Not strictly true, both wall & floor grout can come in a range of colours – although avoid the red – that really shows up when it’s not done right.

Some wall grout is flexible – used predominantly in modern houses that have stud partitioning & dry lining or WP wall boards, or steam rooms etc.

I would use an off white grout so that it will not show up quite so much against your old grout – even if you bleach clean your floors grout is porous & will change colour over time.

Putting flexible grout on a concrete floor is not going to cause any issues, it may be a few quid more expensive but hey you’re a contractor

[LisaPC]

Thanks! People here seem confused as to whether you're male or female; so now that's cleared up!

I was wondering about that. Is it because I mentioned my wife? Looks like I've just outed myself

[MaryPoppins]

Have I missed that thread ??

I didn't make a thread! This is my life!

But, here you go:

I get a lot of aggro from my father about my picture hanging style. It has always worked for me till now - pick a vague wall spot, guess at where the middle of the picture is, use a huge hammer to smash in a small tack, remove bent tack and replace, making sure the picture is still going to cover the now damaged wall area. Smash new tack in, test that new bent tack will still take picture - hang picture.

I followed this trusted process in my son's playroom, until the picture fell off the wall one day when someone slammed a door. I removed the tack with the intention of replacing it - a tiny dribble of water started to come out of the hole.

I opted to ignore it, and went to fetch a new tack.

On returning, the dribble had gathered steam and was cascading down the wall.

I phoned my plumber friend who confirmed I must have burst a pipe. He said some other sweary type words which I won't repeat here, and drove across to help me. He was forced to use a hammer and chisel to smash a huuuge hole in the wall to get to the pipe, which was behind concrete. He stopped the flow of water and left me to it.

I did actually manage, over a period of weeks, to fill the hole and ensure it was completely smooth. The wall has been repainted, and it's not noticeable. I'm quite proud of that.