surprised

[brian c]

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]

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]

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

[brian c]

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]

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

[brian c]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Aye up!!!.. pauls woke from his nap..........it's dark now paul...

sssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssshhus
cant a bloke get to sleep ear

[pjtiler]

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

[whitebeam]

Blimey pj has awoken, Either the teeth are digging in or the coffin was a bit warm

[brian c]

Hey you lot take it easy on pj he is a pensioner dont you know with a wealth of knowledge.

[deanotile]

Set a piece of lath on the wall ether side of the step at the required distance for the riser. Apply semi dry screed and rule of to the lath. Mix a wet slurry of neat cement and brush it on the back of the tile then fix the tile to the semi dry screed this will give a solid bed and a strong step

[Saltire69]

Just explain that he under quoted Bri and thats why he's not doing. Better doing it right m8 than getting called back.

[Grace'sDad]

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

Exactly...!

[MICK the Tiler]

Steps are a "BUGGER" always have been always will be. I find if you need to do alot of prep work a day rate will be an honest approch if the are true and correct then I'd charge between $30-50 dollars a lineal meter so if there is a meter of tread and a meter of rise that would be 2 lineal meters.