November 1, 2023 @ 8:00 am - July 28, 2025 @ 5:00 pm
Free
Event description
Tiling can be especially tricky and prone to all sorts of DIY disasters so we invited a group of budding DIYers to our London HQ to learn some pro tricks!
◎ When drilling into tiles it’s essential to use a tile drill bit or your tiles will smash, but if you’re drilling into tiles already on the wall, you should use a dual tile and masonry bit, allowing you to easily drill straight through both;
Guests got involved and had a go at everything, some of the top tips they learned included:
◎ To remove old tiles from a wall, the easiest thing to do is to smash one from the centre and then work out from there, carefully removing the other tiles in one piece;
◎ It’s essential to use an adhesive comb when applying adhesive to tiles, this creates air bubbles and allows them to bond to the wall without sliding off;
◎ When drilling into tiles it’s essential to use a tile drill bit or your tiles will smash, but if you’re drilling into tiles already on the wall, you should use a dual tile and masonry bit, allowing you to easily drill straight through both;
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