** Time to Vote JOTM March 2011 **

[Dave]

Hi Tilers arms members.

It is time to vote for JOTM March 2011 winner..


The prize for this month is a GOODIE bag from Mapei uk....

And we also have this month a set of knee pads donated by Sprung Ltd | Home

So many thanks to Sprung ltd for donating these..


Just to add we are now going to enforce the rules of JOTM..

All entries must either be date stamped on the pics entered or a news paper dated within the JOTM thread shown in one of the pics.

This is to prevent entries that were tiled before the JOTM started etc, this is to make it fair for all who enter.
So if you enter pics and they are not as above then your entry will not count..

[MissTiler]

Hi Peeps
Looks a s though Im starting off.
Heres some pics of a steam room I finally finished today.
Mosaics used were mesh backed 10mm x 10mm x 4mm glass, mesh backed 50 x 50 x 8mm glass and 50 x 24 x 8mm glass, all by Mosaico+ . Grouted with Mosaico+ epoxy grout which is exactly the same as Bisazza Filgel, which was a relief as its easy to clean, although I had my suspicions confirmed that I am allergic to it! Mapei Utracolour Plus was also used on the plain brown mosaics. I used Mapei P10 adhesive.
Its a bit of an all singing and all dancing steam room, and was certainly a challenge. Apart from seats there was a bullnosed ridge running round the room, 5 recesses, a boxed steam outlet and a curved rectangular ceiling with a blend!
For the ceiling I had only 8 boxes of the blend (7 sheets making up the blend in each box). That wasnt nearly enough to do the ceiling properly and the Architects sent me the layout of how to do it. Ive included pics of what they sent me, as its easier than explaining it! As they said its not perfect but its certainly the cheaper option, and everyone loved it anyway. I made a couple of changes to their layout to even out the blend.

cheers
missyT

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[macten]

Not entered this before but hope this is worthy of consideration.

[Dave]

Only 2 entries for march 2011.. shame but the voting is now open..













p.s. Don never showed proof of his entry, so as rules state a no entry was recorded..

[dilz000]

damn that was hard. there both awesome entrys! Mactens entry looks so clean & fresh, just my style, but i think miss tiler has to have this one, that jobs breath taking (just not to my taste) but i can appreciate the work gone into it!

[kilty55]

both absolutely stunning jobs be proud

[Stewart]

Votes in so good luck peeps.....

[whitebeam]

Both great jobs.

[CCTiling]

Only 2 but amazing looking 2 pieces of work! The workman/womenship gone into both jobs is exceptional!!

[user123]

yep, Sharon must have this one in my opinion, that ceiling deserves a special price IMO, but Macten's job in any other circumstance may well have had the honours in the bag! Both wonderful work. Well done both of you.

[tommyzooom]

Well done,eh both of you

[Mike]

i think the quality of the 2 entries has scared off the other entrants...shame . was hard which to decide which one to vote for tho

[Slowly Learning]

Both fantastic jobs. Im always so impressed by the JOTM entries. Keep up the inspiring work!

[jay]

Quality work by both

[aph257]

Sorry Nick, i like your's very much but Sharon's got it this month IMO.

[steve187]

If it was a choice of which one would i like in my home, i think macten would have won hands down, nice lines and a clean looking job. but the pure workpersonship in the mosaics, had to take my vote.

[sstilingservice]

Blimmey !!!! I cany beleive only 2 entrys :0( I've missed my chance (DAM) Had a good one but did upload pics never mind :0) Top work guys or should I say guy and gal :0) Don't get me wrong dont think I would have won but may have had a chance to get at least 1 vote hahaha

[sstilingservice]

[QUOTE=sstilingservice;497048]but did upload pics never mind /QUOTE]

Sorry Didn't up load pics oops :0)

[doug boardley]

my votes in, good work both

[Phil Hobson]

Shame about the low amount of entries this month, my votes in, good luck

[TF Ed]

stunning entry from miss tiler!

macten (nick) is a perfectionist and his work is always bang on or should i say bang tidy ;0)

[Richard Edwards]

Well done to both of you -- I like the precision of Macten's work in the bathroom, well planned and really well executed and class job. Miss Tiler's [AKA Sharon I understand] work is really challenging and needs patience and care, combined with an artistic flair. I cannot speak for the other Forum Members, however when I vote I try to ignore the fact the colours and basic design was choosen by others and try to focus on the quality of the workmanship and skill in the way the project was assembled.

I have voted for the entry that best full filled that ethic. Others may see it differently - Comments welcome.
Congratultions to both professional tilers.

[CJ]

Both exceptional................One I could live with, and one is outstanding looking.

[MissTiler]

Such a shame theres only two entries.
Thanks for the comments guys. x

missyT

[Del W]

Both top quality.

[chris.tiling]

Two great entries both with fantastic workmanship. One I would have in my home in a second and one I hate. I have voted for the one I hate because the customers taste is bad (IMO) but Sharons craftmanship is fantastic. I'm not saying Mactens isnt, but there is just something else in the work with those mosaics - especially the ceiling.
Well done to both of you.

[Dave]

Well done to Sharon and macten for really great entries..

Voting is now closed and the winner is announced..
JOTM winner March 2011