help needed - any experienced tilers want a hand?

[marc shunter]

im looking for some help from an experienced tiler,ive done a 2 week course,but every job ive done since,im coming across things that werent covered on the course,so i would like to be able to get some work with a tiler who i can learn some "tricks of the trade from". i dont want to be paid,and ideally if theres any one in the west/mid sussex area id love to hear from you

[beanz]

Have you kept contact with the guys running the course you went on? I know some of the course providers are happy to help out with any problems/query's you might have afterwards.

[J4CK THE RIPPER]

I don’t think you can cover everything in a 2 week course or even a 6 week course, every job is different and you will always encounter problems. If you work solitary then its just a case of trial and error you can learn allot from the forum though.

[bigandy]

i am guessing that it would be some good feed back for them. i know they wont be able to cover all that is needed or you would be there for years!

[Daz]

I tried using the "helpline" from my course providers and just got a voicemail with no returned call, so I know that the so-called "on-going support" is not as it may seem.

I, initially, experienced a lot of issues which I figured out by taking my time and, also, using this forum .

What sort of "difficulties" are you experiencing?
I, also, got to know a couple of the long serving tilers that are local to me (a friendly bunch, actually) and they have always been prepared to offer advice at the end of a phone - just a thought??

[brian c]

just post your tiling queries on the forums and you will get help also research and call technical support if its a material problem etc.Sometimes you are better off dealing with it and learning at the same time.We are always happy to help on the forums m8.

[beanz]

I tried using the "helpline" from my course providers and just got a voicemail with no returned call, so I know that the so-called "on-going support" is not as it may seem.

Any chance of saying who that was with? I'd like to make sure i don't train with them.

[poynton phil]

I can assure you you cannot cover any where near the number of things on a 2 or 4week course that you will need to know in reality, as i found out, but the guys on here really can and do help you out with any problem that you could come across. I'm a better tiler now, thanks to the forum.

[kilty55]

totally agree,there is only so much you can learn on a course but this forum is brilliant for learning after

[beanz]

I can assure you you cannot cover any where near the number of things on a 2 or 4week course that you will need to know in reality, as i found out, but the guys on here really can and do help you out with any problem that you could come across. I'm a better tiler now, thanks to the forum.

I agree, but the fact that the course provider doesn't answer/return calls is a little worrying IMO.

[Grace'sDad]

If you were in my neck of the woods, I could certainly help/use you right now marc!

[whitebeam]

Hope you find someone Marc, Best of luck

[graham31]

But is anyone gony take him on and create competition for themselves in the future?

[Fekin]

Aye good luck

[Grace'sDad]

But is anyone gony take him on and create competition for themselves in the future?

Yeah - someone will. We're not all paranoid mate! (no offence intended)

[graham31]

Yeah - someone will. We're not all paranoid mate! (no offence intended)

fair enough my friend