Knowledge base

Can you tile over tile? What is the difference between S1 and S2 tile adhesive? What size spacers for floor tiles? What tile adhesive to use Fixing a broken tile without replacing it

Priming a wall before tiling Substrate preparation Removing a tiled floor How to prepare walls for tiling

Do you sell fireplace tiles? Do you sell tiles for log burner surrounds? Do you sell outdoor tiles? Which tiles would you recommend for use in high limescale areas? Which tiles would you recommend for use in hard water areas?

Tiling over underfloor heating Can floor probes or power supply cables for underfloor heating be extended? Can underfloor heating be used as a whole-house heating system? I am testing the underfloor heating system to see if it works, what setting should the multi-meter be on to test floor probes?

Fixing a broken tile without replacing it

Repairing cracked floor tiles is possible however, if a tile presents a crack or is broken, we’d always recommend replacing it to ensure it is safe. A broken tile can be a trip hazard and create a sharp edge that can be dangerous.

The exception to this would be if you’re working with a natural stone such as travertine, over time it can naturally pit, similar in how to fix a chipped tile without replacing it, fill in the gaps using a matching-coloured epoxy grout.

If you need to fill in a cracked tile, read our dedicated article on how to fix a cracked tile by replacing it.

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