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ninjatiler · 31-07-2008

Hi guys i have laid a few floors now my setting out and cuts are excellent but the only problem have is getting tiles level lipping etc etc and tiles straight(grout lines running out)

heard of people using lazer line, ping line and feathered edges but i just can't get my head round it never had any complains but hate when i dont understand, any advice would be greatly recieved also any good books out there that could be of any help thanks so much..

**Dave** · 31-07-2008

It's all in the prep work Nt......flat floors will make tiling easier........as for books click the link in my signature........

Benny · 31-07-2008

Try using a good straight edge held at both ends with a box of tiles, good old system.

robbo · 31-07-2008

The book in Dave's store called "ceramic and stone tiling" by John Ripley is good!

ninjatiler · 31-07-2008

Thanks for the advice, if i was to use a timber straight edge how could i check that was level before i laying

robbo · 31-07-2008

You really need to find the centre of the room first and work from there, you can do this a number of ways but taking two measurements from the longest unimpeded wall will be easiest, longways and width ways..you should end up with a cross in the middle of the room

ninjatiler · 31-07-2008

Did think about that robbo but what if the walls are out...thanks

robbo · 31-07-2008

you should always aim (if your doing straight set) for your grout lines to run parallel to the walls otherwise the tiling won't look straight...

ninjatiler · 31-07-2008

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Originally Posted by robbo

You really need to find the centre of the room first and work from there, you can do this a number of ways but taking two measurements from the longest unimpeded wall will be easiest, longways and width ways..you should end up with a cross in the middle of the room

that makes sense robbo thanks for answering all my questions

**Dave** · 31-07-2008

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Originally Posted by ninjatiler

that makes sense robbo thanks for answering all my questions

Are you still finding it boring though.......

.........or was that just an off day...?.

ninjatiler · 31-07-2008

Enjoying it more now dave thanks to all the good people on this forum, i think i was having newbie blues once i get more more jobs under my belt i will feel more relaxed see how it goes cheers

mz30 · 31-07-2008

MY 2 cents,never use timber as a straight edge as it will warp and for your joints,once you have set out as said above use spacers and you won't go wrong.