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[pjc]

Originally Posted by tfs

The old 3 4 5 method is used in most trades, Joinery, Floor laying, tiling anyhting that requires setting out I guess. e.g. stud wall etc.

My tutor always advised that for larger areas we work to grids, we find our centres etc. and then start marking out grids of four by four tiles. I think this just takes ages though and would be of most benefit for use with design work.

I prefer to work from my centre with two battens screwed or nailed to the floor and check square via 3,4,5.

tfs yep your tutor was right mate i grid floors to, except on 600x600 rectified with 2mm joints where it doesn't work has to be done with spacers model making matches in my case:Pete

[grumpygrouter]

Doesn't anybody use the big roofing squares then?

Grumpy

[Proper Job]

no mate, most domestic floors are to small. And no need with dewalt laser square

[pjc]

Originally Posted by dhceramics

levels/sqaures/tape/chalklines/pencils and the old 3.4.5 which ever is easiest method for the job in hand.....

Grumpy you need to be like Dave uses everything all at once or depends what he has in his hand at the time