First quarry tile job

**Bushwhacker1** · 13-08-2010

Hi All,
My first quarry tile job has come in and would like some advice.
Its a small front porch (1.86m2), already has quarry tiles but painted over.
In the main footfall area, the paint has worn away back to the tiles.

Now, the customer wants the area tiled over with quarry tiles again. The current stuff that is down looks to be in good shape and im happy that it will form a reasonable substrate to tile over.

Having never worked with quarry before, my questions are
- Whats needed to prepare the surface for tiling?
- Do i seal the new tiles prior to cutting and laying?
- Do i seal off with multiple coats of sealer and wax?

Great forum - thanks in advance!

**timeless john** · 13-08-2010

Is a reasonable substrate good enough! - only you can tell that - so if in any doubt take them up!
If your assumption is correct - remove ALL the paint (nitromorse) clean down all residue and skim over with fast set flexible waterproof adhesive.
If a genuine Quarry tile you do not need to add any sealer/wax to any part of the process of fixing.

**Bushwhacker1** · 13-08-2010

Thanks TJ. In fact, "reasonable" might have been the wrong description - its definately good enough to tile over. No signs of movement, no cracks - all round good condition. In fact, i was a bit suprised the customer didnt just want them restored..

**paul flight** · 13-08-2010

come on you lions!!!

**Bushwhacker1** · 14-08-2010

Cheers Paul. Well pleased with the result against Bristol City last week! BTW, who do you contact on here to get into the TF Arms (ive got some pricing questions). Ive emailed a few times and heard nothing back...

**Sir Ramic** · 14-08-2010

Originally Posted by Bushwhacker1

Cheers Paul. Well pleased with the result against Bristol City last week! BTW, who do you contact on here to get into the TF Arms (ive got some pricing questions). Ive emailed a few times and heard nothing back...

Where's the door to the Tilers Forums Arms?