Setting Out Victorian Mosaic - Logo

[timeless john]

We tiled a large property 12 months ago and was asked at that time to look at the side entrance porch - I bought all the mosaic + additional materials - set it out and designed the 'Name'.
Then we were away working for a couple of months and heard nothing!
'I'll keep it in stock'

NOVEMBER IMPORT 052.jpg

Today the call came and they are ready now for the entrance to be tiled - looks like I'll be working from home for a few days when I finally get down from Hadrians Wall!

If it progresses well I'll keep you updated -but don't hold your breath - these take time.

[mikethetile]

shall look forward to that

i would love to have the know how to do that

[Phil Hobson]

Looks very interesting TJ

[Dave]

Water jet cutting john..?

[united]

Look forward to seeing it when its finished John

[timeless john]

Water jet cutting john..?

No Dave all hand cut mosaic similar to this!

[Phil Hobson]

This is pure craftsmanship TJ, pity its a dying art. I'm glad you have passed your skills on to your son.

[timeless john]

This is pure craftsmanship TJ, pity its a dying art. I'm glad you have passed your skills on to your son.

He's only into year 11 now so he'll have to do the cutting/preparation
Mind you this border was made by my wife/his mum and I just inlaid it on site!

[Richard Edwards]

Hello John

I know we have discussed Mosacis in the past and I am considering something similar.

What kind of backing mesh do you use and where can I source it from ?

Occasionally I have a Victorian Floor to do that requires mosaics [ ie Villeroy and Boch ] and sometimes an application in stone / pocelain that would lend itself to your kind of mosaic work.

I'm aware that you do a supply only and supply and fit service, but given the distance between NE England and South Wales, I might like to offer this myself.

Hope you do not consider it a bit of a cheek, - here and hoping

Richard

[whitebeam]

Thats classy tj

[timeless john]

Richard I'll PM you the details and my information costs
The Pen Shop was for Regents Street, London and our Co. were just commisioned to make it to their template and for fixing by others!

[Phil Hobson]

I'm just trying to imagine, if the TF set up a tiling contractors Co. The talent on here would be Awesome. World wide

[Tenchman]

hi TJ, looks like a good job ! stay focused

[Daz]

I'm just trying to imagine, if the TF set up a tiling contractors Co. The talent on here would be Awesome. World wide

It's got the makings of becoming a tiling co-operative.

[timeless john]

Update : started preparation today in workshop.
Set up border template for a couple of sample pieces to get customer confirmation this evening as to colour/design.

[Dave]

[diamondtiling]

I'm just trying to imagine, if the TF set up a tiling contractors Co. The talent on here would be Awesome. World wide

That is a brilliant idea Phil, it has passed through my mind so many times.

[Dave]

That is a brilliant idea Phil, it has passed through my mind so many times.

We certainly do have the cream of the crop on here..

[timeless john]

No pressure now then lads!
Got the colours sorted 1 hour ago - having a coffee now - more cutting for my wife and son to do - photos to follow during the week

[Richard Edwards]

Looking forward to seeing the photos John - I still have a plan to do some of my own - I'll send you a PM later

Thanks Richard

[TF Ed]

cant wait to see the pics tj..you set some pretty high standards mate

[timeless john]

As promised a Picture progress report.

scan0003.jpg Set up and start of Border.

scan0004.jpg Border fixed in situ.

scan0005.jpg Set up and start of House Name Logo.

scan0001.jpg Main 'mat' fixed in situ.

Still some filling in to be done to Border and outside area into cupboard.

[nybor62]

brilliant, amazing,

[faithhealer]

class act John

[diamondtiling]

Brilliant work.

[Ken Bruty]

TJ That is absolutely fantastic!

[Richard Edwards]

Thanks TJ - As you know its a passion of mine and I hope, that one day, I might get close to being as good as you and your wife !

Super job

[poynton phil]

Looks superb TJ

[david campbell]

thats the dogs danglies john!

how long does something like that take you to
1-plan out?
2-tile?

[user123]

Goodness, that's beautiful...actually to me the discipline in the background is more impressive than the writing.... very very nice...