Guys only a few weeks now until I make the leap of faith and move to WA. I will be looking to purchase most of my tools once my head has cleared from the journey.

Can anyone offer me guidence/advice on the better quality of tools which I can expect to buy in Western Australia, some pointer in the right direction would be appreciated, also a heads up on the current going rate for work (day, hourly etc). I understands from friends that the propert boom has taken a "slow down" recently, has this had an effect on work?

Look forward to receiving your replies, all the best.

Steve.

You will see a lot of Sigma cutters about.
Beaumont tiles are one name that were big in tile supplies.
DTA is an Aussie tool company that sell tiling tools.
That was back in 2002, i take it things havent changed much.

Originally Posted by sinclairsinc

Guys only a few weeks now until I make the leap of faith and move to WA. I will be looking to purchase most of my tools once my head has cleared from the journey.

Can anyone offer me guidence/advice on the better quality of tools which I can expect to buy in Western Australia, some pointer in the right direction would be appreciated, also a heads up on the current going rate for work (day, hourly etc). I understands from friends that the propert boom has taken a "slow down" recently, has this had an effect on work?

Look forward to receiving your replies, all the best.

Steve.

Would THIS help out? They might not all be in your area though.

Originally Posted by Sir Ramic

You will see a lot of Sigma cutters about.
Beaumont tiles are one name that were big in tile supplies.
DTA is an Aussie tool company that sell tiling tools.
That was back in 2002, i take it things havent changed much.

Yep there all still going strong Metro tiles CTM (ceramic tile market) DTA are all Australia wide. B.T.A Trims for all your bulk crosses 't' and wedges as well as trim in all sizes and styles. Bunnings Hardware for your bits and bobs comes in handy.

Most of the tilers use sigma gear expect to pay about $400au for a general purpose 35cm goes up from there.

Most work is priced on M2 rate for general ceramics $30-40 would be a good guide porcelain starts at $55 and goes up from there. Stone trav marble granite starts $80m2 sandtone and other natural stone $100m2 plus. Day rates $330 or $40-55/hr would be an honest and fair rate of pay.

Work wise you should be ok although there has been a gas explosion at one of the bulk gas storage depots in recent weeks and residents are being rationed there gas but this will me of little concern as the state is going gangbusters.