Evening all

What do you guys use as a straight edge to run across up the wall to start your first row of tiles.. (to rest on also)

I cant screw anything to the wall as its tanked

I have a couple of those rubi stands, just need something to put across them to get level

Before you say batten, I don't think I have EVER had a straight piece of timber from any of the sheds! they are ALWAYS bowed!

perhaps an über long spirit level?

i just cut the first row in ....and fire on up!

Cut your own strips of Plywood or as you say a level.

i use 2 by 1 planed. i eye it before i buy it . i try not to put a screw through the tanking but if i have to i'll silicon the hole before i tile over it.

I alway's start from the bottom too and don't use baton's....


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Not often I use batons, as Andy above I tend to put my bottom cut in then go from there

we have always used a 2.5 mt box section 3 x 2 inch straight edge.
they only cost about 30 pounds
can buy from refina.
great to use on floor as well as clean cut square edge so you can see if any gaps underneath.
thickenough to sit your level on top or to face to check level/plumb .
we work to not being able to get a 1mm spacer underneath wherever you put straight edge but if you went to 3mm you would be within B.S STANDARD FOR THAT LENGTH.

I usually do bottom first but in a wet room I would cut bottom row in later - I have aluminium straight edges but you can use a
level/levels or timber battens. Get some wedge spacers from trade tiler - very handy to make micro adjustments if the timber you use isn't cock on.

I use the batton stands but have some screed rules for heavy tiles, old levels for standard stuff..

I cut bottom row in and tile up, very rarely use batons

same as mr boardley, andy, phil and stew
but if you DO want a place that sells all varieties of straight edges, box section rules, flooring rules, etc etc, then you cant find much better choice than at refina.co.uk

and if you want a a place to buy your baton stands, then theres www.tradetiiler.com.. All angles covered now ;0)

I usually do bottom cuts first and hardly ever use battens, I just find it faster and easier.

Daz

usually cut first row in but I too have rubi stands and use some metal chanelling,very handy on floors too as its perfectly straight with square edges,saves you getting your levels dirty

Thanks all.

Screwfix sell a 1800mm box level for £18! think i'll grab one and use that. Cheap as chips!

Feather Edge 1.8m SL40 - £17.99 - www.protilertools.co.uk

good price here also

great spot mate, thanks! I need it for tomorrow but not massively early. Might be better than the spirit level!

Originally Posted by davemul

great spot mate, thanks! I need it for tomorrow but not massively early. Might be better than the spirit level!

They do a range of options for delivery (and feather edge lengths) best thing to do probably is call em mate.

I was also going to suggest a feather edge. I have not used it on walls but find it handy when laying the first row on a floor. I hold it place with boxes of tiles and tile against it.

alright OWN UP! who just bought the last feather edge from protilertools!!!

it was me sorry mate!

edit: where in the world are you? you could borrow it if you are close?

You swine!


Thanks for the offer mate, im down in Kent. I bought one of these in the end

Screeding Levels | Floor Screeding Tools > 1.8m, 2m, 2.5m, 3m

we use a pack of spirit levels (1800, 1200, 600) & i added a 1000 into the carry case. we only ever use them if we tile the
walls before the floor then stick the bottom tile in.
I drilled holes along the lengths of the beads about every 30/40mm so if its stud walls then we can screw into the stud for
a good fixing.
put the stabila along the top of them though once they are fixed as they were only cheap.

i have the raimondi batton stands they are way better than the rubi, it is hard to find straight edges in the UK..i use 2x1 planed

Are they screw adjustable..

this worked ok on the floor the other day



not the best quality but is straight!

Originally Posted by whitebeam

Are they screw adjustable..

they are very expensive, i got mine in the usa..ordered them and they sent two..i had thought i ordered 2 pair as the web page showed two stands i pointed that out to the agent and he agreed then sent me another pair..so i got them for $48..bargain..they are streets ahead of the rubi stands you can actually level with them..my kids could do it they are that easy.

Kwik Split Measuring Guides, Set Squares & Levelling Device

Might have a chat to the engineer next door to my lock up..

Originally Posted by davemul

this worked ok on the floor the other day



not the best quality but is straight!

what is that section of house constructed of dave? wood?

Internal stud wall Mike. The original house was extended (old 1800's cottage) so the bathroom is now in the middle of the house upstairs. (no real natural light hence really light tiles)

other side of that wall is a small study area then the rear of house

i thought it was an internal wall till i seen the window, i couldn't work it out.