Tile Tracker or Wood Batons - Tile Advice

Wishiwasatoptiler · Aug 30, 2015

Hi All

looking at purchasing tile tracker, but would like thoughts on whether people think its worth it are not and also which set is the most useful.

Thanks

White Room · Aug 30, 2015

I use these Kwik Split Measuring Guides, Set Squares & Levelling Device

Wishiwasatoptiler · Aug 31, 2015

I'll have a look at these, I have a couple of props for batons that slide up and down similar to those on your link but ajustment is a bit of chew.

Thanks

AliGage · Aug 31, 2015

I've got the rubi batten stands.

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The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP · Aug 31, 2015

I have tried everything,but gone back to wooden battens.

Wishiwasatoptiler · Aug 31, 2015

This is the type I have, is the rubi similar
Just out of interest, what size timber baton do people use, I've struggled to get decent straight stuff.
Cheers
D

Andy Allen · Aug 31, 2015

I use a really cheap product....

It's called the floor...

Bottom cuts in first then tile up from that..

AliGage · Aug 31, 2015

Wishiwasatoptiler said:
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This is the type I have, is the rubi similar
Just out of interest, what size timber baton do people use, I've struggled to get decent straight stuff.
Cheers
D

They look like the rubi ones.
I used to use 2"x1" timber. Sometimes still do. But generally it's batten stands and a straight edge/level or I've got two lengths (1 &2m long) of 20mm boxed steel

Simon benn Leeds · Aug 31, 2015

Depending on tile type, size, sub wall ect I put my datum on half way (ish) and hang them straight down, then peg to the top. Or as @Andy Allen says start with the cut to the floor and work up.
Or if you insist on a baton try the pvc trim window fitters use, Wickes PVCu White Cloaking Profile 30x2500mm Pack 5 | Wickes.co.uk
Won't get timber straighter than this.

mattle40 · Aug 31, 2015

Bottom cuts for me, that's where the little red wedges really come in handy.

Simon benn Leeds · Aug 31, 2015

mattle40 said:
Bottom cuts for me, that's where the little red wedges really come in handy.

U still ok for tomorrow mate?

mattle40 · Aug 31, 2015

Simon benn Leeds said:
U still ok for tomorrow mate?

Ye, be there at 8 pal

Stocks Tiles · Aug 31, 2015

I set my laser up and do the bottom row of cuts and then go up, I used to hate it the first few times but now I find it very helpful

Spare Tool · Sep 1, 2015

Wood batons imo, I go woodyard and get half an 8x4ft sheet of 12mm wpb sliced down into 2inch x 4ft lengths on their flatbed saw...perfectly flat, that usually lasts me about 6months, each to their own system but datum line and staff and batons works for me..

Old Mod · Sep 1, 2015

Andystiletiling said:
Wood batons imo, I go woodyard and get half an 8x4ft sheet of 12mm wpb sliced down into 2inch x 4ft lengths on their flatbed saw...perfectly flat, that usually lasts me about 6months, each to their own system but datum line and staff and batons works for me..

U old fart! Haha

Tile Tracker or Wood Batons - Tile Advice

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Rubi 60991 – Stand Rule 30 cm (Game).: Amazon.co.uk: Amazon.co.uk:

The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP

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