ᐅ Tiles / Slabs / Natural Stone

Find out what to consider when selecting and installing tiles, slabs, and natural stone to ensure your home looks elegant, is easy to maintain, and durable!

new floor tiles with a slight slope towards a floor drain

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Hausbau42•14 May 2026 23:55

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Hausbau42 • 20 May 2026 22:54

Cleaning and Maintaining Tile Floors

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SpeedyGam•10 Aug 2025 21:11

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Taehti • 12 Mar 2026 02:25

Terrazzo Restoration (1960s): Removing Tile Adhesive from Stairs & Hallway Inspection

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generic•6 Jan 2026 20:03

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generic • 7 Jan 2026 19:20

Should tile adhesive be primed on leveling compound?

JanStu8•6 Jan 2026 15:38

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JanStu8 • 6 Jan 2026 16:08

Are additional costs for larger bathroom/guest toilet tiles and angled trim justified?

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mm56789•7 Dec 2025 21:01

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Tolentino • 9 Dec 2025 09:31

Asbestos in old tiles, washing machine damage, risk to children's health?

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lula2702•2 Dec 2025 09:18

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lula2702 • 6 Dec 2025 20:13

Tiling over Bitumen Waterproofing: Installation Methods Without Thickening Layers and Cracking Issues

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deWhisper•15 Nov 2025 22:05

Answers: 1

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Nauer • 16 Nov 2025 17:50

Assessment of Tile Work Quote: Are the Additional Charges Justified?

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minou29•10 Nov 2025 13:30

Answers: 12

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MachsSelbst • 10 Nov 2025 21:21

Cleaning Porcelain Stoneware with an Orbital Sander?

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Pianist•17 Oct 2025 09:59

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Pianist • 17 Oct 2025 09:59

Filling a hole in an interior wall with XPS insulation boards?

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Michel56•22 Sep 2025 09:45

Answers: 11

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chand1986 • 23 Sep 2025 15:39

Tiles coming loose with loud noises after 36 years

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Gluehstrumpf2•10 Aug 2025 11:30

Answers: 5

KlaRa • 29 Aug 2025 19:04

Wood-look tiles grouted with the wrong color – should the entire job be redone?

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Mina 1983•18 Jul 2025 06:27

Answers: 37

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Mina 1983 • 24 Jul 2025 05:46

Floor tiles 30x60 cm or 60x60 cm?

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krider007•8 May 2025 16:46

Answers: 7

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wiltshire • 9 May 2025 10:35

Looking for suppliers of panels

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swissguy•8 Mar 2025 09:45

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Musketier • 10 Mar 2025 15:29

Damage to Marble Flooring – Cause Unknown

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FelixWestmaier•14 Sep 2024 15:17

Answers: 10

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FelixWestmaier • 18 Sep 2024 11:23

Floor tiles with anthracite slate effect

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MrXXL86•22 Aug 2024 18:44

Answers: 14

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MrXXL86 • 4 Sep 2024 14:57

Restoring Old Tiles to Look Like New: Is Tile Paint a Viable Option?

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Hafenguy•21 Aug 2024 16:32

Answers: 13

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Hafenguy • 29 Aug 2024 15:40

Does a joint need to be installed here? Separation in the walk-in shower at floor level.

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Hafenguy•24 Aug 2024 22:51

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Tolentino • 26 Aug 2024 09:52

Hiring a tiling contractor. How to save costs.

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Jan-Philipp•10 Aug 2024 11:15

Answers: 2

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ypg • 10 Aug 2024 12:52

Searching for Natural Stone Based on Pictures

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Kitesurf313•22 Jul 2024 16:03

Answers: 9

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Kitesurf313 • 26 Jul 2024 13:26

Experience with installing 60x60 cm tiles yourself?

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Renovator123•14 Jul 2024 11:13

Answers: 24

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Renovator123 • 17 Jul 2024 22:09

Flatness Tolerances for Tiles

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bruno1990•13 May 2024 08:54

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bruno1990 • 17 May 2024 20:18

Cleaning Porcelain Tiles

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Hgm2019•9 Dec 2022 11:17

Answers: 11

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Steffi33 • 16 May 2024 19:04

We can’t find the right tile.

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Laurasstern111•10 May 2024 08:57

Answers: 45

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Laurasstern111 • 15 May 2024 10:26

Tiles of Different Heights

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bruno1990•5 May 2024 16:57

Answers: 5

Nida35a • 6 May 2024 10:23

Removing tiles from a drywall partition?

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bruno1990•6 Mar 2024 12:46

Answers: 5

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bruno1990 • 5 May 2024 16:39

Ceramin tiles (by Classen) not fully adhered with adhesive over the entire surface

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Benutzer210•28 Apr 2024 18:42

Answers: 2

KlaRa • 3 May 2024 11:48

Tiling work carried out by the tile installer was not done properly.

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PiMa2711•14 Apr 2024 16:20

Answers: 3

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Benutzer210 • 28 Apr 2024 18:29

Porcelain tiles for open-plan living areas – how to choose?

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Laurasstern111•20 Apr 2024 23:06

Answers: 5

Nida35a • 22 Apr 2024 12:11

Tiling in a Level-Access Shower

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domi1990•15 Apr 2024 22:26

Answers: 34

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domi1990 • 20 Apr 2024 19:37

Transition from Wooden Door Threshold to Tiles

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kunde_i•14 Apr 2024 15:47

Answers: 4

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kunde_i • 15 Apr 2024 16:24

Laying large stones like tiles?

ateliersiegel•1 Apr 2024 17:04

Answers: 10

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Steffi33 • 4 Apr 2024 21:49

Concealing the Stairway Ending to a Tiled Hallway

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der_theodore•1 Mar 2024 23:20

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Simon-189 • 4 Mar 2024 08:27

Should unglazed tiles in the kitchen be sealed or coated?

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Konrad_I•3 Mar 2024 19:22

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motorradsilke • 4 Mar 2024 06:18

Synthetic resin on existing tiles, slope in shower area

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bruno1990•18 Feb 2024 12:59

Answers: 3

KlaRa • 19 Feb 2024 10:28

Looking for stair treads (ideally 20mm thick)

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netzplan•5 Jan 2024 00:36

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netzplan • 14 Feb 2024 23:05

Is it advisable to use only a small amount of wall tiles in bathrooms and toilets?

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netzplan•20 Dec 2023 09:52

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netzplan • 14 Feb 2024 22:52

Joint in floor tile broken out

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SucheRat•9 Feb 2024 23:48

Answers: 2

KlaRa • 11 Feb 2024 19:49

Crack across several 60x60 cm living room tiles. Has anyone experienced this?

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djb-computer•25 Dec 2023 11:26

Answers: 7

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djb-computer • 26 Dec 2023 19:41

Looking for light gray natural stone tiles

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Laurasstern•19 Nov 2023 14:51

Answers: 18

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Fuchur • 24 Nov 2023 19:39

120x120 tile / piece broken off

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Sonneneck•20 Nov 2023 23:39

Answers: 19

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hanghaus2023 • 24 Nov 2023 19:30

Warranty for Tile Installation Work

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Finch039•8 Nov 2023 08:41

Answers: 12

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Finch039 • 13 Nov 2023 11:33

Point alignment not centered between the two tiles

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Thorsten1982•12 Oct 2023 20:54

Answers: 3

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hanghaus2023 • 18 Oct 2023 11:14

Water beneath tiles in a tiled shower

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Densky89•10 Oct 2023 07:45

Answers: 13

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WilderSueden • 10 Oct 2023 14:14

Tiling Installation with Additional Costs for Large Format Tiles

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Th. Tiede•11 Sep 2023 02:25

Answers: 11

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Fuchsbau35 • 12 Sep 2023 12:24

Joint alignment between wall and floor is not symmetrical—what should I do?

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wirsanieren202•25 Aug 2023 19:29

Answers: 35

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wirsanieren202 • 31 Aug 2023 22:05

Which Tiles Are Best for a Workshop? Recommendations and Tips?

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HoisleBauer22•14 Aug 2023 23:15

Answers: 12

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HoisleBauer22 • 15 Aug 2023 20:18

The same tiles throughout the entire ground floor and the bathroom – should we use the same ones in the basement as well?

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HoisleBauer22•12 Aug 2023 00:07

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11ant • 15 Aug 2023 11:23

Having the stairs retiled and now the step height is too high

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HubiTrubi40•16 Jul 2023 09:50

Answers: 26

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HubiTrubi40 • 23 Jul 2023 00:31

How to Replace Stained Tiles in a Garage Driveway

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gruselhaus•10 Jul 2023 11:52

Answers: 2

KlaRa • 12 Jul 2023 15:28

Tiler Standards for Sloped Tiles – Is This Required?

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Jürgen 1234•4 Jul 2023 16:34

Answers: 7

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hanghaus2023 • 5 Jul 2023 09:53

Tiling an Exterior Staircase Leading to the Front Door: Patterns and Tile Sizes

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HubiTrubi40•30 May 2023 00:58

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Benutzer 1001 • 30 May 2023 06:39

Tiling in New Single-Family Home Construction – Experiences

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KlausBautHaus•26 Jul 2022 22:40

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Tolentino • 21 Apr 2023 18:53

Corner with metal edge trim and base connection—poor workmanship?

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sonnenengel•13 Apr 2023 19:17

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KlaRa • 17 Apr 2023 20:08

Joints still appear darker in some areas even after drying.

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Nanopixel•27 Mar 2023 00:36

Answers: 5

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Nanopixel • 1 Apr 2023 16:12

Joint Width for Natural Stone Slabs – What Works?

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frocolonia•31 Mar 2023 12:44

Answers: 2

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frocolonia • 31 Mar 2023 13:23

The tiles sound hollow when walked on, and in some areas the grout is uneven or missing.

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elco1107•24 Mar 2023 09:02

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elco1107 • 24 Mar 2023 09:02

Rust stains on tiles – is there anything that can be done?

K a t j a•4 Mar 2023 13:52

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K a t j a • 5 Mar 2023 21:07

Which type of flooring suits Jura marble?

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wirsanieren202•14 Jan 2023 20:21

Answers: 29

Nida35a • 16 Jan 2023 10:51

Tiling Walls – Edge Finishing

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Bertram100•5 Dec 2022 07:50

Answers: 14

Tolentino • 8 Jan 2023 21:30

Seamless bathroom. Applying a skim coat over tiles and waterproofing?

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Grotix•10 Dec 2022 15:04

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Grotix • 10 Dec 2022 18:07

Tiling a Basement – What Should You Consider?

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däumchen11•20 Oct 2022 16:47

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motorradsilke • 7 Dec 2022 14:31

Huf Model Home Mannheim: Which Tiles to Choose?

Araknis•25 Nov 2022 10:09

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ypg • 26 Nov 2022 00:03

Which Flooring Can Be Installed Over Tiles?

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thefresh79•27 Aug 2017 09:54

Answers: 19

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WilderSueden • 5 Nov 2022 23:50

Large-format Tiles Price Estimate

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thewoodmaker•10 Sep 2022 09:12

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Dr Fu • 18 Sep 2022 07:37

How should wood-look tiles be installed – horizontally or vertically?

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Schnigger•5 Jan 2022 18:54

Answers: 11

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Schnigger • 13 Jul 2022 15:13

Order tiles now or wait until they are needed?

ruediger42•7 Jul 2022 08:35

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ypg • 7 Jul 2022 13:44

Custom Tile Requests: Excessive Charges? Developer Obligations

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OlgiOhligs•20 May 2022 07:42

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ypg • 20 May 2022 12:48

Schmidt and Rudersdorf Tiles – Experience and Quality?

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hansmuff•14 May 2022 18:22

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Scout** • 18 May 2022 09:03

Decorative Tiles – 3D Tiles – Show Us Your Unique Walls

Yaso2.0•11 Nov 2021 20:40

Answers: 34

kati1337 • 17 May 2022 23:12

Nero Luanda deep colorant, permanently durable

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HarvSpec•13 May 2022 15:21

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HarvSpec • 13 May 2022 15:21

Expansion joint perpendicular to the running bond pattern

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Dogger.•7 Apr 2022 09:41

Answers: 14

KlaRa • 8 Apr 2022 13:32

Tile prices have increased significantly. Any suggestions?

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Inder123•2 Apr 2022 12:33

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tomtom79 • 4 Apr 2022 13:45

30 x 60 cm Tiles: Practicality vs. Trendiness

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majuhenema•3 Apr 2021 22:15

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Yaso2.0 • 21 Mar 2022 14:43

Natural Stone / Shell Limestone on Stairs – How to Imitate the Look?

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nullhorn•12 Mar 2022 14:08

Answers: 2

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Benutzer200 • 12 Mar 2022 16:28

Tiles in the Kitchen – Issue with Screed/Connection to Living Room with Expansion Joint

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raphylus•26 Feb 2022 21:53

Answers: 4

KlaRa • 1 Mar 2022 13:40

RAW Stones – Experience and Opinion

South•5 Feb 2022 13:28

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South • 21 Feb 2022 14:18

Sealing granite tiles (highly absorbent – porcelain)

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Klaus Fuchs•16 Feb 2022 15:50

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Benutzer200 • 16 Feb 2022 23:11

Hallway / Kitchen and Guest Bathroom – Random or One-Third Staggered Pattern

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HubiTrubi40•11 Feb 2022 10:58

Answers: 8

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HubiTrubi40 • 14 Feb 2022 00:44

Porcelain tiles are warping—can this be corrected?

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Pound•13 Feb 2022 10:14

Answers: 6

KlaRa • 13 Feb 2022 18:03

Attaching Hollow Tiles / Experience

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susanne556•4 Feb 2022 20:32

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driver55 • 5 Feb 2022 11:36

Different tile and grout widths, staggered grout lines

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Coprosma•31 Jan 2022 19:49

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Coprosma • 31 Jan 2022 20:02

How far should tiles be laid up to the front door (distance)?

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XAMMAX2•28 Jan 2022 08:10

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guckuck2 • 28 Jan 2022 11:55

Tiles under and around the bathtub

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Hausbau 55•8 Jan 2022 08:27

Answers: 8

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AllThumbs • 11 Jan 2022 12:05

Tiles in Living Areas – Baseboards Made of Tiles or Wood?

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AllThumbs•1 Dec 2021 11:40

Answers: 26

Tolentino • 11 Jan 2022 10:20

1 cm gap between the wall, tile, and door frame

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Juanito•27 Aug 2020 11:53

Answers: 20

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motorradsilke • 7 Jan 2022 22:18

Two Bathrooms: Where Should Tiles Be Installed?

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Pinkiponk•2 Jan 2022 11:41

Answers: 49

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ypg • 4 Jan 2022 11:13

Applying tile or plaster on a skim-coated wall

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beckl1988•28 Dec 2021 22:51

Answers: 2

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Benutzer200 • 29 Dec 2021 09:21

Concrete staircase / leveling / applying a concrete topping Tiles Natural stone Wood

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XAMMAX2•2 Dec 2021 07:15

Answers: 2

11ant • 2 Dec 2021 15:02

Tiles for the basement from a home improvement store

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exto1791•8 Nov 2021 15:28

Answers: 29

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Benutzer200 • 10 Nov 2021 18:38

Completely Removing Mineral-Based Tile Adhesive?

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Gerd53•5 Nov 2021 06:59

Answers: 4

KlaRa • 6 Nov 2021 10:57

Difference Between Angle Profile, Square Profile, and Cube

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XAMMAX2•3 Nov 2021 08:47

Answers: 2

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Benutzer200 • 3 Nov 2021 11:25

Transition between wood-look tiles and hardwood flooring

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JuliaAlex•28 Oct 2021 13:10

Answers: 22

11ant • 29 Oct 2021 16:52

Should you remove the tile setter and do the tile installation yourself or not?

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Coletrickle_7808•25 Oct 2021 12:20

Answers: 19

11ant • 26 Oct 2021 13:52

Costs / Additional Costs for Large Format Tiles

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alex81k•3 Oct 2021 17:51

Answers: 20

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RE-1407 • 5 Oct 2021 08:17

The tiles need to be removed next.

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Tschitschi•21 Sep 2021 20:10

Answers: 10

KlaRa • 24 Sep 2021 17:52

Tiles on synthetic resin plaster? Will anything stick to it at all?

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Karsten B•1 Sep 2021 13:54

Answers: 10

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Karsten B • 16 Sep 2021 13:52

Tile quotation and tile installation services

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XAMMAX2•26 Aug 2021 08:36

Answers: 7

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RE-1407 • 31 Aug 2021 16:28

Buying Tiles More Affordably Elsewhere?

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Coletrickle_7808•3 Aug 2021 21:12

Answers: 39

face26 • 7 Aug 2021 19:48

Cost per square meter for tiles in 2 bathrooms and 2 kitchens

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Max Testung•14 Jul 2021 11:31

Answers: 2

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Scout • 14 Jul 2021 13:56