2.5m x 1.5m Large Format Tile Advice - TilersForums.com

[Old Mod]

before they can be installed....and before being cut...

Agreed Antonio,
there are definitely more questions.

 

[WetSaw]

Please be aware this is a specialist job, "I just need someone to come and fit them on my wall" isn't the phrase you should be using.

 

[Old Mod]

Please be aware this is a specialist job, "I just need someone to come and fit them on my wall" isn't the phrase you should be using.

Don't you just love the retail sector.

 

[Old Mod]

@MandyKD

I assume this is also a bookmatched pair, is that correct?

 

[MandyKD]

Hi your tiles will weigh 54kgs in one piece before cutting.
The weight parameters are not the really the reason I'm asking about construction, it's more about their condition and suitability to accept them.
Who actually surveyed the wall for the company cutting them?
Is there a skirting, or is this to be replaced with the panel?
What's the nearest overhead obstruction, including light fittings.
Where is the point of entry in to the room?
How does this relate to the entrance of your home?
Is there a staircase to negotiate?
These are some of the questions you will need to address, before they can be installed.

I bought the tiles from a Tile Showroom who then sent their guy to template the walls for me. They have then sent the tiles off with the templates to a factory to cut them. The guy who templated my wall said that my wall was fine for these large tiles.

There is skirting already there and the tiles have been measured to sit above it.

The nearest overhead obstruction is a Suspended Ceiling fitted with downlights (please see picture). As there is a Suspended Ceiling coming down on the wa

The point of entry to the living room is 2 French doors (the size of two standard doors together). The living room is the first room on the right as you enter the house on the ground floor. My porch entrance has 2 double doors which then leads to a single door entrance. All entrances have been measured and there should be no problem to bring the tiles in

 

[MandyKD]

Please be aware this is a specialist job, "I just need someone to come and fit them on my wall" isn't the phrase you should be using.

Of course. Hence why I asked whether I needed a specialist tiler. What I meant by that is the person/company that will come to the job will only need to fit the tile to the wall (and what that entails) rather than cutting them as well.

 

[Old Mod]

With respect Mandy, unless an experienced large format installer has surveyed your project, I personally, would be very cautious of your retailers assessment.
The fact the skirting is remaining, is a help, this will need to be removed.
I'm unable to find a format size of 2.5 x 1.5, do you have a link to your product please?

 

[WetSaw]

I'm unable to find a format size of 2.4 x 1.5, do you have a link to your product please?

pssst, it's 2.5 x 1.5....

 

[Old Mod]

pssst, it's 2.5 x 1.5....

Did I mention Paul.......

I not well

Cheers. Can't find that either

 

[WetSaw]

That editing finger is working overtime today Sicknote.