Just found this invention to replace battens, I know a lot of you don't use battens and some like me use batten stands but thought I would get your thoughts on this.

I think it would be good if it was under £10 as that cost could be incorporated into a job.

TileGo Website

the first question from the woman nearly floored him,i don't think he was expecting that!
your still cheaper and quicker in my opinion levelling from the bottom unlike bluffing like him that its only possible if the floors level!
not for me so............I'M OUT.................

Nah. I'm out too.

I can't imagine those sticky tabs sticking to much. The likes of the Rubi adjustable stand thing is interesting but it never took my fancy so the TileGo seems to be in that sort of category for me.

You can re-use any wooden batten, and I have to say I've never electrocuted myself and never read anybody on here doing it, or heard of anybody out there doing it. Though I know a few have hit pipes, there are simple cheap detectors that cover you back on that one.

The TileGo website needs updating a bit too IMO. His page tile is "Your Title Here, A4 Desk" so presumably he's used something called A4 desk to build his website.

It always pays to have a nice website, nothing too flashy, but at least completed and more informative.

p.s. didn't even know there was an Irish dragon's den. I've watched a few other country's versions with subtitles but it's nice to actually understand what they're saying for a change. I'll look out for these on YT. Good find.

Originally Posted by Dan

p.s. didn't even know there was an Irish dragon's den. I've watched a few other country's versions with subtitles but it's nice to actually understand what they're saying for a change. I'll look out for these on YT. Good find.

when they want to invest they say i'm out
sorry i'll go now..............lol

Can't believe he got investment. Sticky pads will prove useless in the long run I'm sure, especially with damp conditions and heavy tiles.

the DIYers will love it they always waste money on rubbish like that. But then again tiling is easy!

im out to, cant see them sticking to a plastered wall or holding much weight.

i haven't used battons for years, just pencil a level line round the room and work to that

Did anyone else think it was from a sketch show at first?

I'm well out..

No thanks! Looks like something you would buy from JML.

I think that it's a great idea and one the DIY and 2 week tiler will find invaluable.
I only hope there is a full information sheet with weight allowances, starting positions and plenty of double sided tape.
He sold the pitch well and deserves to succeed IMHO.
I wouldn't be surprised if he doesn't end up as a sponsor to the Tilers Forum one day!

He should do ok if it is marketed well to the DIY market, he could team up with B&Q and offer a free tub of adhesive with it

Originally Posted by timeless john

I think that it's a great idea and one the DIY and 2 week tiler will find invaluable.
I only hope there is a full information sheet with weight allowances, starting positions and plenty of double sided tape.
He sold the pitch well and deserves to succeed IMHO.
I wouldn't be surprised if he doesn't end up as a sponsor to the Tilers Forum one day!

your right TJ, he probably won't, assuming the double negative was intentional

can't see it sticking to anything other than plasterboard and wouldn't trust that level in the the slightest, only use batons in extreme cases anyway

I was never in!

Originally Posted by doug boardley

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your right TJ, he probably won't, assuming the double negative was intentional

Double negative!! It wasn't meant to be Doug.
It's a DIY product in a similar vein to Cornertape, Lash clips, ready mixed adhesive and grout and if marketed properly will do well IMHO.
Some have found their way onto forums and others discussed as potential sponsors - so you never know what the owner will sway towards.
From the posts so far its obvious that the professional tiler will baulk at the idea, but from the pitch given he had his marketplace/end user well defined.

Originally Posted by timeless john

Double negative!! It wasn't meant to be Doug.
It's a DIY product in a similar vein to Cornertape, Lash clips, ready mixed adhesive and grout and if marketed properly will do well IMHO.
Some have found their way onto forums and others discussed as potential sponsors - so you never know what the owner will sway towards.
From the posts so far its obvious that the professional tiler will baulk at the idea, but from the pitch given he had his marketplace/end user well defined.

to put it politely, you're a cheeky git TJ. You don't know the half of what is required to be a tilersforums sponsor, and you should be very grateful that there are sponsors that pay for this place to exist so that people even like you have somewhere to spend a lot of their time. I've not met anybody so ungrateful for the forum for a long time. IMHO.

Only CornerTape is a sponsor out of the couple you mentioned, and although it is an ideal product for DIY, if you knew the facts you'd find many tradesmen are buying their gear, especially since the re-jigged their pricing structure. They're stocked in some pretty impressive outlets.

I couldn't say the same for TileGo.

You been on the drink again or something?

Dan - perhaps you will PM me to explain how my posts on this item have caused this reaction.
No doubt my reply will disapear into cyber space at your whim and its obvious from your comments that my involvment in the forum is not welcome.
4000+ posts in 18months and I'am ungrateful!
Thanks for your kind words.
John.

CornerTape CTD stock it but it is probably past its sell by date as they have not sold one in 12 months.

Originally Posted by timeless john

Dan - perhaps you will PM me to explain how my posts on this item have caused this reaction.
No doubt my reply will disapear into cyber space at your whim and its obvious from your comments that my involvment in the forum is not welcome.
4000+ posts in 18months and I'am ungrateful!
Thanks for your kind words.
John.

John,

I explained in my post why I think you're ungrateful. I don't think a PM is needed to reiterate that. Knocking our sponsors is one thing, and you're entitled to do that, but knocking the way I manage who we have and for what reason isn't something you should be commenting on without expecting it to be noticed by me.

You, like many others, spend a lot of time on the forum, so we must be doing something right.

Dan - In all the posts I've sent I have never been anything other than supportive of the sponsors.
How can you say that anything I've submitted in this thread is in any way knocking the sponsors or your choice of support.
I haven't sold any Rubi tools on here and chosen another brand, I haven't posted one negative comment about your adhesive sponsor or even given space to a manufacturer with another forum, I've commented with gratitude the set of drills I won for JOTM from 365 and been encouraging with all the training centres that are involved here.
In this instance I've given an alternative view to one expressed by experienced tilers and the fact that it received a 60,000 Euro investment then someone can see the potential. It is a product for the DIY market and if this can enhance the standard of tiling for the novice then its doing a job. The other products I highlighted ( one of which is a sponsor of Tilers Forum) are also DIY products and were used as examples as such.
There was no intention of 'knocking' and I'am afraid your comments are offensive and out of order. Had these been posted by a member you would have no doubt closed the account and not allowed a discussion to develop!
I do spend a lot of time on the forum as I'am interested in the Tiling trade that I've been involved in for a long period. I don't get every reply right and am 'grateful' to the moderators for keeping me in check. However you no doubt find my involvment unacceptable - having been removed from Elite status - and with your latest comments you will be eager to close my account. Thank you for your reply and as always Enjoy.
Timeless John.

John,

Do I really need to quote you?

It's a DIY product in a similar vein to Cornertape, Lash clips, ready mixed adhesive and grout and if marketed properly will do well IMHO.
Some have found their way onto forums and others discussed as potential sponsors - so you never know what the owner will sway towards.

That's taking the mick out of the way I choose who foots the bill here. "You never know what the owner will sway towards"?

I only 'sway' towards those who excel in their individual areas of the tile industry, and it's always been known. We have enquiries from potential sponsors on a daily basis network-wide and hardly any of them get to be sponsors.

I'd already said in this thread that I don't think it's a good system and there are other systems out there such as the Rubi stands that aren't used either.

So why suggest it could end up on here as a sponsor?

Once again you're just dishing out unwanted digs which shows once again how ungrateful you are to be here. You spend hours here a day, there must be something in it for you John.

I didn't want to start all this, Only wanted to get opinions on the product

It's okay mate. TJ can make a mountain out of any mole hill.

Originally Posted by united

I didn't want to start all this, Only wanted to get opinions on the product

Look at what you started Mark

I haven't sold any Rubi tools on here and chosen another brand,

Lets scrape the barrel some more.. or have i got that wrong..?

Where is this going John.. Do we constantly have to have dig after dig and think no one will say anything back to you..

One thing you are right about is.. Any other member would have been removed yes.. Why do we continue to keep you here.. maybe because we value your input but just not the digs at the way the forums are run or who moderates your posts..

Dave - I thank you for your support and honestly believe you are one of the best. I've enjoyed our chats and appreciated all your hard work in the interests of the tiling trade - its you that makes this forum.
I just don't think I'am cut out to listen to taxi drivers and human resource personnel giving advice on tiling matters.
There was nothing in my post that inferred anything that Dan suggests other than an opposite view to what others expressed.
I've had my posts removed and Private Messages read/deleted which I believe could infringe some moral standing and this discussion held in open forum by the owners consent.
So for my crimes against the Dan, anything I post is to be treated with contempt and no matter what defence I may purport to have, I'am sent to cyber space whence I came
I bid you farewell.
First the green side - then the dark side.
Timeless John has served his time and must now continue with his life having experienced the benefits of the best Tilers Forum on the web.
Thanks again to all those who have shown support - both past and present.
John.
PS - I hope that this message will not be misplaced but at the end of the day - I was only here for the tiling.

The post isn't going anywhere..

It is your choice as to what you wish to do about your time on the forums John..

You can come and go as you please... Enjoy the coffee..

Thanks Dave
Tonight its just Taylors lazy Sunday.

I'm out!! I bet the minted woman will get a spirit level up against her tiles when she gets home