Probably not an unfamiliar story, but having been made redundant from an IT job in 2009 i used it as an opportunity to change direction and decided on a career in tiling. It was important in my mind to carefully choose the right training so i hope my experience will help those in a similar position.

I spent a lot of time researching and comparing what was available including visits to PTS in Harlow and Able skills in Dartford and numerous phone calls to other training schools but in the end i settled on the 6 week course at Diamond. What swung it for me was the the facilities, the team and the course content seemed to be the most comprehensive.

It was the right decision. At the end of the course, i had completely tiled a bathroom and kitchen using ceramics, porcelain, mosaics and natural slate. We were taught different patterns - straightbond, brickbond, diamond set, heringbone and i even learnt complex patterns such as an 8 pointed star! One of the last projects we completed was to tank a new shower cubicle and tile in 45deg heringbone using 6x3 ceramics

The facilities are excellent. There is a range of kitchens and bathrooms all with the usual baths, WC's, basins etc to get you used to cutting out. By now, Diamond should have their 2nd floor ready which has further bays to increase their capacity.

This summary wouldnt be complete without mention of the tutors, Sam and Paul. I would like to personally thank them for their patience during the early part of the course when the demands on them both are high. Between them, i dont think there is anything they dont know when it comes to tiling and they always have the patience to explain things properly and are full of tips and advice - a credit to Diamond.

To put it simply, you wont go far wrong if you choose these guys for your training and i wouldnt hesitate to recommend them. I will be using them again in the future when i book in to do the specialist marble and Victorian tiling courses that they run.

Coming into a new career is daunting at the best of times, but from personal experience i was given the confidence to go out on my own.

If any newbies have any particular questions, then please feel free to ask

Cheers to Diamond

Thats really great to hear as im booked with diamond for a 6 week course.

where is diamond guys?

Originally Posted by worriedpete

where is diamond guys?

Its in Ford, just down the road from Arundel

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