floor tiling

[teddyamy]

hi everyone, im about to do my first job as a tiler, ive been given three conservatory floors to do from a local builder, has anyone got any handy tips for me. cheers

[Leatherface]

Take your time setting out to acheive best visual layout.
Use the correct adhesive & grout dependant on substrate & type of tiles - if unsure please ask.
Try and do the best job that you can, even if it takes a while longer - you want to leave a good impression. Speed will come later.

If tiling onto a screed, check that it has been allowed to dry out thoroughly

[trevortine]

Good luck with them m8, let us know how you get on, just take your time and make it look good

[wivers]

Yup good luck. Like the lads said take your time and try not to panic.

[Dan]

Set-out will be key here, if you set it out right it should be a real easy job. If you get stuck just come on here and ask.

Good quality setting out and make sure the floors are level, as conny floors tend to be 'walloped' down. Use SLC if necessary.

[NETT Darren]

Easiest way to make money is tiling conservatory floors, 2 min to set out, half a day to tile, hour to grout, 12 square meters £20 per meter plus materials, nice. £240
If levelling, go around the night before, half an hour job, leave to set until the morning. another £75 including materials

I could tile conny floors all day long - love them

[Leatherface]

Word of caution..
If fixing and in the summer - conny is like an oven, take care not to spread too much grout before you start to clean off - goes off really quickly

[NETT Darren]

As does the adhesive, dont mix up too much at once

[Leatherface]

Another tip -if in summer and wearing vest or t-shirt - I always put a bit of sunscreen on - especially back of neck & shoulders.
Have had some nasty sunburn before

[NETT Darren]

Thats because you finish about 2 and sit in the garden for the rest of the day thinking how much money you have just got for little work