I noticed this .

[HeartAttack]

design looks fantastic but i didnt like the grouting much NP Tiling - finished bathroom (almost!)

[Dave]

design looks fantastic but i didnt like the grouting much

Can i ask in what way..?

[HeartAttack]

tiles-1.jpgi marked it for you. i could notice only three on this picture, it should of been washed better i think. Im a tiler aswell, the worst point is grouting in the end. but must be the best of the job because it is the finish look

[Phil Hobson]

How long you been tiling mate?

[Sir Ramic]

34 years Phil, looks like I have wasted my time

[HeartAttack]

im 23 years old, i started when i was 18. i got the skill from dad, now i present better than him i am turk, we tile everything in turkey kindda tradition

[Mike]

did you grind the contour off the border to accomodate the shower screen neale or leave a gap between the borders?

[Bri]

im 23 years old, i started when i was 18. i got the skill from dad, now i present better than him i am turk, we tile everything in turkey kindda tradition

Let's see some pictures of your work then, I've got quite a critical eye and am more than willing to give your work the once over.

[Dave]

im 23 years old, i started when i was 18. i got the skill from dad, now i present better than him i am turk, we tile everything in turkey kindda tradition

Still a new comer then to the trade..
Any pictures of jobs you have done..?

[HeartAttack]

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Here some buddy, i dont take many photos. my phone isnt even color screen i prefer to bring my camera to snap some jobs

[Sir Ramic]

did you grind the contour off the border to accomodate the shower screen neale or leave a gap between the borders?

I left a gap filled in with a tile but I guess that will be wrong too **hangs head in shame **

[Phil Hobson]

I am sure Heart attack, that you did not mean to cause offence by your comments. I find the easiest job is to find fault with others work. You should dip your toe in the sea before you dive in. Some members of this forum have teeshirts older than you, Neale being one of them.

[Mike]

ha ha. i did one similar recently but the customer asked me to tile it as normal and he would grind it as he's fitting the screen. happy days

[HeartAttack]

no offence mate, i just told what i saw and marked 3 circles. i loved the design, looking amazing...

[Phil Hobson]

No probs mate, none taken

[Rich]

Are you by any chance the Heart attack that has just recommended tiling directly onto a bonding coat in another post? Hmmm.......
Nice work Neale

[HeartAttack]

Are you by any chance the Heart attack that has just recommended tiling directly onto a bonding coat in another post? Hmmm.......
Nice work Neale

i wouldnt worry to skim it if its my own house. surely floor adhesive gonna stick better than skimming...

[Colour Republic]

Quick get your hard hat mate, you're gonna need it!!!
Nice work neale

[Rich]

No Heart attack, floor adhesive would not bond better than a finishing coat. This is off of the topic of this thread tho. Do a search about tiling onto bonding plaster

[Phil Hobson]

i wouldnt worry to skim it if its my own house. surely floor adhesive gonna stick better than skimming...

Sorry mate, wrong answer. People in glass houses shouldn't throw stones, the phrase "way out of depth" springs to mind

[Bri]

sashas.jpg13-02-2011.jpg14-02-2010.jpg22-11-2010.jpg
Here some buddy, i dont take many photos. my phone isnt even color screen i prefer to bring my camera to snap some jobs

You do seem to be a competent tiler, however in pic 4 there is a window and a toilet which both appear to be focal points on that wall and neither have been centred, not great setting out IMO. You really won't get on very well around here by picking faults with other peoples work especially when its Sir Ramics customer that has taken the time to show the forum how pleased they are with the job, and rightly so.

[HeartAttack]

about 3 years ago, with dad we had 1friends house tiled. we had to take the tiles off the brick walls, all tiles came out with finish coat. then we flatten the surface by scraper. then pva`d all the walls. we used 10mm trowel and mild setting floor adhesive. we done a good job end of the day. i did like this at least 2-3times. never had any problem. Of course its better to skim it over first Then i have to wait ages for it to be done. iv got a way and i use it. you, dont do it, skim it.

[Phil Hobson]

PVA say no more.

[Stewart]

Do you use pva for all your priming...?


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[HeartAttack]

You do seem to be a competent tiler, however in pic 4 there is a window and a toilet which both appear to be focal points on that wall and neither have been centred, not great setting out IMO. You really won't get on very well around here by picking faults with other peoples work especially when its Sir Ramics customer that has taken the time to show the forum how pleased they are with the job, and rightly so.

pic4, the wall is centred. and on the left end there was a bath. Well i didnt mention to be a bigheaded. just told what i saw. its very noticable. My suggest, get a veryfine sandpaper and slightly sand it over.

[Colour Republic]

Heart Attack it seems as if you are capable of pulling off a decent looking finish but making something look nice is only half the battle, the real skill is making sure the job will stand the test of time.

There is a lot of information on this website that will further your education.

[suave]

the windows not centred

[Rich]

Oh wow. Heart attack, this is a brilliant site, full of endless knowledge from some of the best tilers in the world. I would suggest that you spend a few hours with a pad and pen and do some research on here, just about everything you have suggested is completely wrong. We are all here to learn, it seems that you have a lot to learn about tiling so I hope you you find the information on here of some help.

[HeartAttack]

Oh wow. Heart attack, this is a brilliant site, full of endless knowledge from some of the best tilers in the world. I would suggest that you spend a few hours with a pad and pen and do some research on here, just about everything you have suggested is completely wrong. We are all here to learn, it seems that you have a lot to learn about tiling so I hope you you find the information on here of some help.

i know mate, thank god that i met this website.

[jay]

Some light reading for you P.V.A. Versus Primers