1st Job: Loft Conversion Bathroom - Thanks Folks

[KevinH]

I've finished my first significant tiling job (bathroom in a loft conversion) and I wanted to say thanks to everybody on here who, even though you didn't know it, helped me along the way with your advice for other posters.

• Walls were primed with Mapei Primer G (not PVA!)
• Shower was tanked with Dunlop (bal?) tanking kit from Screwifx (bought before I saw the posts about Mapei's product).
• Used Mapei keraquick and Mapei Ultracolour Plus (beige) grout.
• Holes drilled for pipework using 365 drills (bloody marvellous)
• Special thanks to peckers for the instructions for doing the toilet waste

The only problem along the way was the shading of the grout (I've read the jasmine grout thread several times). The instructions on the packet are different to those posted in the grouting forum, so I followed the newer instructions, wiping over the grout lines and striking after every couple of m followed by cleaning up 20 mins later. This resulted in quite a variation of shading. Given the feedback about mixing and water content I'd been religious about measuring and mixing as well.
Mapei tech support suggested not doing the 2 stage clean up and just wait 15+ mins to clean up and this has resulted in very even shading of the grout.

The only thing I didn't get on with was the corner tape for sealing with mastic. I used my fugi scrapers which gave a much neater finish.

The only thing left to do is to find a shower door that is less than 1810mm high without paying a fortune for a custom made job.

Thanks again - the help you've offered others has really helped me.

Cheers - Kev

[Colour Republic]

looks good mate, you should be proud

although i would like to point out a small problem.... you are aware the toilet is supposed to be connected to that big grey pipe aren't you? just trying to save you heartache

[Dave]

Pics.....

Looking good and thanks for sharing the pics with us..

It is best to leave the grout till quite form in the joints before washing off..

[KevinH]

although i would like to point out a small problem.... you are aware the toilet is supposed to be connected to that big grey pipe aren't you? just trying to save you heartache

Need to remind the kids that it's not connected yet

[diamondtiling]

looks good mate, you should be proud

although i would like to point out a small problem.... you are aware the toilet is supposed to be connected to that big grey pipe aren't you? just trying to save you heartache

[Colour Republic]

Need to remind the kids that it's not connected yet

and yourself if you're partial to a few drinks at the weekends

[Scott]

I always tape the lid shut just incase the customer thinks its ok to use!

Looks good Kev, hope you are pleased with it. I think you may struggle with the height of that door though.

[SandyFloor]

Is that Karndean Knight Tile KP40 American Oak on the floor?

[Colour Republic]

Is that Karndean Knight Tile KP40 American Oak on the floor?

I thought it was amtico but if your gonna start quoting cat numbers I think you must be on the money!!

[Prem Tiler]

looks good. back pat the on deserved well

[Houston]

hi kevin, just ur door wall lefthand side full tile 2 small cuts, would have been better with 2 equal cuts. looks a nice tidy job

[andy allen]

nice one enjoy a cold for all your hard work

[KevinH]

Is that Karndean Knight Tile KP40 American Oak on the floor?

Very close! you've got the right shade but it's Da-Vinci.

[KevinH]

hi kevin, just ur door wall lefthand side full tile 2 small cuts, would have been better with 2 equal cuts. looks a nice tidy job

Thanks

I was working on the principle of having a full width tile down the centre of each wall. With such a narrow wall perhaps this wasn't the right approach.

[365drills]

Holes drilled for pipework using 365 drills (bloody marvellous)

Kev thanks for the endorsement !



They look very neat holes! Glad our equipment performed as required.


Bathroom Fitters Kit £49.99

If you need other sizes or replacement cores in future contact me and we will work out a special price for you as a thanks for the testimonial.

The project looks absolutely fantastic. Nice bright neutral colours to make the most of the space. And well set out. I especially love the feature panel of the shower. I an a big fan of those for breaking up a space and defining an area. Top marks !

[merlecollins]

Thanks

I was working on the principle of having a full width tile down the centre of each wall. With such a narrow wall perhaps this wasn't the right approach

Good job Kev

If I had to be picky I would have centred the walls either side of the door with equal cuts, but don't let that put you off mate, it's still a nice tidy job and it's only tilers and clever cloggs that will notice that

Lovely neat pipe holes with the 365 core bits

[Scott]

I thought it was amtico but if your gonna start quoting cat numbers I think you must be on the money!!

You got this wrong! And with Super Geek by your name as well, maybe we should give this name to Sandyfloor

[nybor62]

nice job well done

[wildcard]

I cut a couple of holes using my porsadrill bits for the first time this week.customer was watching & well impressed with them.

[SandyFloor]

Very close! you've got the right shade but it's Da-Vinci.

I can't believe I've just been studying those pics the see if the planks have bevelled edges.....I really got to work less and get out more!


ps. inconclusive

[SandyFloor]

You got this wrong! And with Super Geek by your name as well, maybe we should give this name to Sandyfloor

Nah...I fit miles of this stuff. Just did 38sq. mtrs Friday and Sunday. I am a bit of a geek...perhaps If I work really hard at it I may acheive super geekness....I can only dream.