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**brian c** · 2 Weeks Ago

I am actually surprised at the lack of discussion we have on the forum with regards to tiling steps,as i find that a lot of steps are either not square or need packing out etc .Is it just me or do a lot of you guys avoid steps because of weather issues etc and the hassle that i am enduring to get them square,please leave comments.

**Dave** · 2 Weeks Ago

If steps are not in a good enough condition to tile with little prep then i don't do them for the reasons in the last thread bri......you cannot guarantee that any patching will hold.....water can get in and blow any patching especially in the winter months when water freezes.........just my opinion though..not worth the hassle...

**whitebeam** · 2 Weeks Ago

Have a look on the kahl dahm website, They have options/tools for working on steps

**brian c** · 2 Weeks Ago

thanks guys ,i will have a look but you know my predicament Dave cant be fussy when it comes to work but i do appreciate your honesty m8.

**Dave** · 2 Weeks Ago

Don't get me wrong bri..with the correct prep they can be done...but how many peeps will pay for it...?..

**brian c** · 2 Weeks Ago

Thats exactly the trouble i have as they had someone else in who i know and he quoted and never done the job but its an elderly couple and i feel obliged as someone did recommend me and i hate letting the people who have recommended me down,because of future work etc.

**Dave** · 2 Weeks Ago

They will respect you more bri if you say what needs doin ,, rather than just do it and they fall off in 2 yrs or summit......think health and safety mate....

pjtiler · 2 Weeks Ago

theres rules and regs to follow when tiling steps to conform to the insurance rules ie 10" steads 6"risers now to achieve this string a line from the ffl top to the ffl bottom and if needs be fix the risers with sand and cement its the easiest way working to the line
ffl= finished floor level

**Dave** · 2 Weeks Ago

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Originally Posted by pjtiler

theres rules and regs to follow when tiling steps to conform to the insurance rules ie 10" steads 6"risers now to achieve this string a line from the ffl top to the ffl bottom and if needs be fix the risers with sand and cement its the easiest way working to the line
ffl= finished floor level

Aye up!!!.. pauls woke from his nap.....

.....it's dark now paul...

**brian c** · 2 Weeks Ago

thanks for that Paul good tip to use sand cement on risers.

I wouldnt put anyones health at risk for the sake of getting a job but i feel obliged and the guybwho gave them a price under quoted imo.

pjtiler · 2 Weeks Ago

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Originally Posted by Dave

Aye up!!!.. pauls woke from his nap.....

.....it's dark now paul...

sssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssshhus
cant a bloke get to sleep ear

pjtiler · 2 Weeks Ago

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Originally Posted by brian c

thanks for that Paul good tip to use sand cement on risers.

I wouldnt put anyones health at risk for the sake of getting a job but i feel obliged and the guybwho gave them a price under quoted imo.

if you tile all the risers 1st the treads are easy
keep to the line though eh
i put 2 lines down myself