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rscott · 26-06-2007

Hello,
I'm new to the forum and I was thinking of doing the 2 or 4 week tiling course with PTS in Warrington. Wondered if anyone had done the course? how they found it? and how they've gone on since completing the course.

**Varley** · 26-06-2007

Moved this thread into relevant section.

tiler tom · 05-07-2007

Hi

I attended the PTS Course at Warrington some time ago and found it very useful. The course comprised of both classroom and hands on. All the basics were there such as preperation, cutting the use of adhesives and setting out. There was a business lecture for those who were thinking of going into it full time. Since doing the course I have picked a lot of work up so much that I am in the process of going full time. Any more info just ask.

**Dave** · 05-07-2007

good to see these courses cover all aspects. keep it up ....

tjsmiler · 13-07-2007

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Originally Posted by tiler tom

Hi

I attended the PTS Course at Warrington some time ago and found it very useful. The course comprised of both classroom and hands on. All the basics were there such as preperation, cutting the use of adhesives and setting out. There was a business lecture for those who were thinking of going into it full time. Since doing the course I have picked a lot of work up so much that I am in the process of going full time. Any more info just ask.

Glad to hear you enjoyed the PTS course......... but can i please point out that the fact that you have picked up lots of work is nothing to do with PTS, you went and found the work not them and good luck to you for it.

I have been non stop since i completed the course but this is 100% totally and completely down to me and my non-stop effert into becoming a proffesional tiler.too many newbies are false fed fantasies about how easy it is once you do a course ( ok, they may not actually say that but in those exact words but that is the image that someone with no experience receives) let me tell you now, if you want to make this a full time proffession then you best be prepared to work and work long hard hours...

If you are prepared to do this then you will love this game but if there is a bit of you that is a tiny bit lazy or you lack self motivation then save your money and do a different trade because people like me and wivers and many of the other newbies on here will just eat you up with our relentless work ethic.

Please note that i am not moaning or digging people out here, i am being truthfull, ask Wivers how he feels when he gets in after a days work (7-5) then goes out until 9 doing quotes... i can tell you he is knackered but he loves it and so do i and that is how you have to be if you want to be a success in this game (and not just earn a few quid here and there, anyone can do that)

TJ
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By the way, i am not saying these courses are crap but don't be fooled into thinking its all a bed of roses to be successful

TJ

ps. if anyone contradicts my message i will hunt you down and rob your tiles!

**GazTech** · 13-07-2007

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Originally Posted by tjsmiler

Glad to hear you enjoyed the PTS course......... but can i please point out that the fact that you have picked up lots of work is nothing to do with PTS, you went and found the work not them and good luck to you for it.

I have been non stop since i completed the course but this is 100% totally and completely down to me and my non-stop effert into becoming a proffesional tiler.too many newbies are false fed fantasies about how easy it is once you do a course ( ok, they may not actually say that but in those exact words but that is the image that someone with no experience receives) let me tell you now, if you want to make this a full time proffession then you best be prepared to work and work long hard hours...

If you are prepared to do this then you will love this game but if there is a bit of you that is a tiny bit lazy or you lack self motivation then save your money and do a different trade because people like me and wivers and many of the other newbies on here will just eat you up with our relentless work ethic.

Please note that i am not moaning or digging people out here, i am being truthfull, ask Wivers how he feels when he gets in after a days work (7-5) then goes out until 9 doing quotes... i can tell you he is knackered but he loves it and so do i and that is how you have to be if you want to be a success in this game (and not just earn a few quid here and there, anyone can do that)

TJ
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By the way, i am not saying these courses are crap but don't be fooled into thinking its all a bed of roses to be successful

TJ

ps. if anyone contradicts my message i will hunt you down and rob your tiles!

I agree, no motivation= no money simple as that, you must always strive to be better than the rest,and like Wivers and TJ always do if you need to know the best way of tackling a certain job,don't be too proud to ask

**Dave** · 13-07-2007

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Originally Posted by tjsmiler

Glad to hear you enjoyed the PTS course......... but can i please point out that the fact that you have picked up lots of work is nothing to do with PTS, you went and found the work not them and good luck to you for it.

I have been non stop since i completed the course but this is 100% totally and completely down to me and my non-stop effert into becoming a proffesional tiler.too many newbies are false fed fantasies about how easy it is once you do a course ( ok, they may not actually say that but in those exact words but that is the image that someone with no experience receives) let me tell you now, if you want to make this a full time proffession then you best be prepared to work and work long hard hours...

If you are prepared to do this then you will love this game but if there is a bit of you that is a tiny bit lazy or you lack self motivation then save your money and do a different trade because people like me and wivers and many of the other newbies on here will just eat you up with our relentless work ethic.

Please note that i am not moaning or digging people out here, i am being truthfull, ask Wivers how he feels when he gets in after a days work (7-5) then goes out until 9 doing quotes... i can tell you he is knackered but he loves it and so do i and that is how you have to be if you want to be a success in this game (and not just earn a few quid here and there, anyone can do that)

TJ
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By the way, i am not saying these courses are crap but don't be fooled into thinking its all a bed of roses to be successful

TJ

ps. if anyone contradicts my message i will hunt you down and rob your tiles!

WELL SAID THAT MAN. NOW GET SOME WORK DONE.. LOL LOL.........

**wivers** · 13-07-2007

How did i get in this conversation ehh?

Make him right though. You can spend 4 months on a course, and it'll teach ya how to tile, but ya can't teach motivation and desire to succeed in what you do, its all down to you.

Some of the courses out there are great and give ya all the platform ya need to di well, but the next steps are all yours and if your doing well for work you shouldnt be thanking anyone else but yourself for your own hard work and maybe a few of the tile distributors for taking the large backhanders to only use your cards

Anyway Lads wot you been up to today? i 've been sitting on me arse watching telly drinking beer and farting.... its a bloody hard life.

tjsmiler · 15-07-2007

Getting more and more like your Missus every day Wivers eh?

TJ
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By the way....Gaz is dead right, don't be to proud to ask for help, there are a couple of jobs i would have struggled on and probably got wrong had i not asked.

You can learn more by asking people such as Gaz and dh, and most of the more experienced tilers on here questions than you could on any of the courses. They give you answers that earn you money too

so ask away mate. There knowledge is pricless, trust me

TJ