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23-11-2006

hi

is there any good trade books, literature or dvds that any of you guys would recommend to learn from. even if its just to keep up with adhesives etc.

i am off on my course next month and i want to be as good as possible so any recommendations would be very welcome as i dont have anybody to learn from.

cheers

tjsmiler · 02-12-2006

Hi mate

For me personally i now wish i had spent a hell of a lot more time learning about all the different products and how to prepare your substrate ready for tilling, there are loads of products out there and to me a lot of what is said goes right over my head, i would also learn more about how to do a good set out, is so so important mate, i still ask for help on it.

The actuall laying and cutting of the tiles comes while on the course and if like me you practice nipping when your at home at night then you should pick the basics up in no time, it's all the technical stuff i would recomend you concentrate on.

Thats just my opinion though feller. Remember that there is a lot of good experienced tilers on here and i have found that they are always willing to help out and there knowledge for me has been invaluable (APM & Smiths) so don't be scared to ask.

Good luck mate

Toby

tjsmiler · 02-12-2006

Oh yeah, if you go to ARDEX site they will send you all the info about their products.adhesives, grouts etc...maybe useful to you

They also do demo day's where you can go to their place and have...erm...well... a demo i guess

Toby

03-12-2006

hi toby,

thanks sincerely for you help and advice, it really is appreciated mate.

i'm going on my course in 2 weeks and i am looking forward to doing something different than plastering.

cheers
tiler b

tjsmiler · 03-12-2006

Tiler B

If you already know how to plaster you are laughing mate, your gonna be fine. I am doing a plastering course in the new year as it would be very usful in this game

Cheers Mate

Toby

03-12-2006

yeah

plastering, floating out, dry lining, floor screeding etc. i have go fed up doing the same thing day in day out. the money is good you can make 200-250 a day no worries when you get your speed up toby. i know alot of people claim they are earning a grand a week, but you can do that and more when you speed increases. id say 300 a day is achieveable, depending on the job...say if you get 2 biggish ceilings, then their 180 each, so theres your 300 after materials. and thats finishing at 3pm!!
a decent sized living room will go for 350 or a small hall stairway and landing the same.

my dad was a tiler and i used to do his cuts and grout (ceramic only) so i am reasonably ok with cutters and snippers etc...i do have a good eye for patterns and detail, its just learning out to set out and getting some good tips and advice from a pro. i am not going on a 5 day course with no experience, its more of a case of being open minded. if i do know more than i realise, then thats ok, that will inspire confidence and maybe thats what i'll be looking to take away..plastering is full on hard work, so it will be nice to have a creative option...

if you need any advice on plastering , just say the word. you have helped me and i'll do the same mate, no worries.....ps is 150 a day a realistic ammount to earn on the domestic scene in decent areas???

tb

tjsmiler · 03-12-2006

TB

Cheers for that mate, i may certainly bend your ear about plastering from time to time and will deffinatley keep you in mind if i get a job that requires screeding before laying tiles

I don't think i will do plastering full time as i enjoy tiling and there seems to be about an equal amount of money to be earned (i just quoted a kitchen at £385 and it should only take me a day and a half and they are paying for materials) not bad eh????

and its only my second job.

I know what you mean about full on hard work fella, i'm a scaffolder by trade. Plastering, hod carrying and scaffolding... got to be the worst out the lot in terms of physical requirements anyway (who wants to be handling freezing cold wet steel 150 feet in the air for a living in a game that has the highest death rate in construction) not me mate, thats for sure. Used to love it but it can't take you anywhere as it's very hard to get private work because of the materials needed and lorry etc.......and to get properly started up on your own you need at least 20K, and besides the health and safety have now almost totaly killed the game, we can't move without one of them taking a photo or telling us how to do our job.

Sorry mate i have gone off the subject slightly..by the way i am far from being a pro tiler, i only come out the centre 4 weeks ago but i'm buzzing and got tons of work lined up... if you get yourself amongst it (and being a plasterer you shouldn't find that hard

and use your contacts you'll do really well mate.

Good luck and keep me posted

Toby

tileman2 · 24-01-2007

Tjsmiler

Glad to hear your doing so well, Your course must be over 6 weeks ago now,
How are things going

Is work still flooding

How did you get started with your jobs (advertising)

Im on a course in a few weeks time and cant wait to get started.

regards

Tileman2

lm tiles · 24-04-2007

these sites are great for any info you require just ask away all the guys are realy helpfull

malawhap · 29-04-2007

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Originally Posted by tiler burden

yeah

plastering, floating out, dry lining, floor screeding etc. i have go fed up doing the same thing day in day out. the money is good you can make 200-250 a day no worries when you get your speed up toby. i know alot of people claim they are earning a grand a week, but you can do that and more when you speed increases. id say 300 a day is achieveable, depending on the job...say if you get 2 biggish ceilings, then their 180 each, so theres your 300 after materials. and thats finishing at 3pm!!
a decent sized living room will go for 350 or a small hall stairway and landing the same.

my dad was a tiler and i used to do his cuts and grout (ceramic only) so i am reasonably ok with cutters and snippers etc...i do have a good eye for patterns and detail, its just learning out to set out and getting some good tips and advice from a pro. i am not going on a 5 day course with no experience, its more of a case of being open minded. if i do know more than i realise, then thats ok, that will inspire confidence and maybe thats what i'll be looking to take away..plastering is full on hard work, so it will be nice to have a creative option...

if you need any advice on plastering , just say the word. you have helped me and i'll do the same mate, no worries.....ps is 150 a day a realistic ammount to earn on the domestic scene in decent areas???

tb

I know what you mean TB i,m a plasterer too and it,s getting bleeding harder these days (getting older) and i too fancy doing a little tiling as well just for a change and to rest the old arm and back.

29-04-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by tiler burden

hi

is there any good trade books, literature or dvds that any of you guys would recommend to learn from. even if its just to keep up with adhesives etc.

i am off on my course next month and i want to be as good as possible so any recommendations would be very welcome as i dont have anybody to learn from.

cheers

Take a look here .....

http://www.tilersforums.co.uk/tiling...ng-manual.html

**Varley** · 29-04-2007

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Originally Posted by malawhap

I know what you mean TB i,m a plasterer too and it,s getting bleeding harder these days (getting older) and i too fancy doing a little tiling as well just for a change and to rest the old arm and back.

I Don't think tiling is gonna give your back much of a rest m8