B&Q Tiling DVD

[MrSpoon]

not sure if its a new thing but its the first time ive noticed it anyway, b&q have a tiling dvd for the grand total of £1.98 :yes:
perfect for me as ive never laid a tile in my life and was very informative, very good explanations as to what your supposed to do and why and what not to do etc, unlike a different one i got from ebay which just said do this, do that, with little explanations atall really

total running time for the wall tiling part is 1 hour 16 min, which takes you step by step with thorough detail from start to finish, topic titles from this section are...

Before you begin
Preperation
Planning
> Measuring up
> Making a gauge rod
> Positioning the first tile
Fixing
...field tiles
...edging tiles
...around a feature
...edging trim
...to a window recess
Grouting, sealing and maintenance
Cutting and shaping tiles
Mosaics
Repairs and improvements
Be safe
Credits

total running time for the second part (flooring) is 46 minutes, topics from this section are...

Preperation
Planning
> Measuring up
> Positioning the key tile
> Adjusting the key tile
Fixing
...Field tiles
...Edging tiles
...Around a corner
...Under a door surround
Grouting, sealing and maintenance
Cutting and shaping tiles
Be safe
Credits

so there you go, if anyone is completely new and fancies having a go, this could be right up your street before trying it for yourself or booking yourself onto a course

 

[MICK the Tiler]

So are we out of the job then? :huh2:

 

[floydyboy]

the dvd seems to cover a lot for the sake of £2 Iwill go and buy it to see if it any good.

 

[cutmore]

i.ve seen theses myself in b&q.maybe ok for diy,ers

 

[floydyboy]

Thats wat i thougt Cutmore but the information given above seems a bit advanced for diy'ers and is taught in the tiling schools so i will have a look later

 

[MrSpoon]

will probably seema load of rubbish to experienced tilers, but for someone like me who doesnt know a tile from a garden gnome, its ideal :lol:

 

[MICK the Tiler]

I'm guessing but this DVD would have been produced by a pro, So it would have alot of merit.

 

[howard]

its a lot cheaper than a rip off tiling course

 

[grumpygrouter]

its a lot cheaper than a rip off tiling course

Any particular course you have in mind?

Grumpy

 

[howard]

Any particular course you have in mind?

Grumpy

any 4 or 5 day course

 

[andy-h]

its a lot cheaper than a rip off tiling course

well i went on tiling course at NETT a couple of week ago & it gave me a lot of confidence, also ive just finished a 36m2 bathroom in travertine & i dont think a £1.99 dvd from b&q would have given me the same confidence + im booked up for next 3 week doin a showroom for the same customer in natural stone.

 

[MrSpoon]

well i went on tiling course at NETT a couple of week ago & it gave me a lot of confidence, also ive just finished a 36m2 bathroom in travertine & i dont think a £1.99 dvd from b&q would have given me the same confidence + im booked up for next 3 week doin a showroom for the same customer in natural stone.

£1.98

 

[White Room]

Virgin media had a piece on tiling on their home page and said line the walls with hardboard before tiling:whatchutalkingabout

 

[IvegotsTILE]

I've also been on a 4 or 5 day course Howard and I can tell you that not all of them are a rip-off!

 

[DEN]

Yes howard i agree with Ivegots on this one,just completed 4 day course at NETT,which was really advanced and not just about tiling,but were taught the business side of things which was a real eye opener into maximising earning potential,and was given great confidence of doing the job to a very high standard.A lot to take in but outstanding value for money

 

[TilingLogistics]

Topps used to do these DVD's as well at one time. don't know if they still do havn't been in for yonks:yes:

Kev

 

[monty]

Yes kev they still do one...i picked one up last week...not watched it yet though.

Monty

 

[howard]

Yes howard i agree with Ivegots on this one,just completed 4 day course at NETT,which was really advanced and not just about tiling,but were taught the business side of things which was a real eye opener into maximising earning potential,and was given great confidence of doing the job to a very high standard.A lot to take in but outstanding value for money

ok some of these 4/5 day courses give you confidence to go and tile thats what there aim is what you learn on these courses is how to tile a wall with a window that is nice & square its very easy to do this on nice new walls so it does give you confidence to tile but how many walls are like this when you get out there tiling not many so when you get your first job and the walls are poor what do you do your course has not trained you for this you will learn more off this forum than any 4 day course tiling is a skilled job that cant be learned in 4 days i am not criticizing anybody on this site who has done a course but look at some of the questions asked they should of been taught this on the course

 

[Branty]

£1.98

How much have you spent on tiles and adhesive? Because your venture into tiing might just cost you more than £1.98. :whatchutalkingabout

 

[julie67]

ellooooo

I have the Topps tiling dvd and the warma floor dvd both from Topps they are free just ask for them.

Not got the B&Q one but do have the Homebase one it gives a lot of info i think is the same price as the B&Q one.

I think any information you can get hold of and with as little cost outlay is always a good thing.

p.s The information and help on this site is more valuable than i can have imagined. cheers guys and ladys. xx

 

[Fekin]

I'm guessing but this DVD would have been produced by a pro, So it would have alot of merit.

We're talking about B&Q here :lol:

 

[reaper72]

Learn to tile the b&q way in 46 minutes,46 minutes is for getting the tools out,setting out the job,lifting the first b&q tile from the box,realize what 'quality' you're working with,putting the tools back in the van and ****ing off....total duration of job=46 minutes....you can screw it when you b&q it :lol:

 

[grumpygrouter]

:lol:..........

 

[DEN]

Yes howard i agree that tiling is a highly skilled job,and the practical side of it would take more than a 4 day course to learn,and i don't think i could of learned anymore than what i did doing a 4 or 6 week course.I have noticed that many of the questions asked on the forum have been given replies by people who have been on the course,and used the knowledge they have aquired through it.I have yet to get out into the real world and apply what i have learned,but i will be doing jobs for friends and family first,then see from there.

 

[MrSpoon]

How much have you spent on tiles and adhesive? Because your venture into tiing might just cost you more than £1.98. :whatchutalkingabout

absoloutly nothing yet, not had the spare time, been busy with my plastering and college (plastering course) spent about £400 on tiling tools so far and will be doing tiling at college fulltime in september, tho i do have a couple of bathrooms to do for friends so i shall put the what ive learned on this site and from this b&q dvd to good use and see how i get on
:yes:

 

[brybry]

Half way thru a 4 day course @ Quickstep construction in Sheffield.
Found it very good, although i do realise it is not going to be as easy out there in the real world.

 

[aardvaarktiling]

I found a website with video footage on Under floor heating, tanking and wooden floors on www.netweber.co.uk click tile fixing then application videos.

 

[garretridge]

seen the dvd before i went on the nett course ok but a lot more advanced on the course hands on is always better than any dvd or book!

 

[crazysteve123]

Any particular course you have in mind?

I did a four week course at CCT and it was a joke..:dizzy2: