chalk line v laser level - TilersForums.com

[burncross]

Am i right in thinking that, you would use a laser level instead of a chalk or pencilled line when setting out a floor?
if so wouldn't a laser level just get knocked about, losing the original line?

 

[Gazzer]

There are times you cant beat a laser but i prefer a chalk line myself. As for the laser getting knocked then watch where you go

 

[burncross]

yep, i'l think i'll stick with the chalk line

 

[DHTiling]

And if you want a cracking chalkline then check out the chalkhog from buybrandtools.......

 

[sWe]

Lasers are extremely useful when tiling large surfaces, but nigh on useless when you're tight spaces, such as most bathrooms.

 

[grumpygrouter]

What about for brick bond on a wall?

 

[Daz]

sWe,

In find your opions and advise invaluable. However, I find that a chalk line serves me better on larger areas and the laser is quicker and easier for small areas (like bathrooms). Just my opinion......

Do you not find that the laser distorts over larger areas??

 

[sWe]

I treat brick bond just the same as a regular grid pattern. If the pattern's horisontal, no prob there; if it's vertical, no prob either, as you'll still have a line to go by every other tile. Put ya spirit level on top of the top most tiles if it helps.

Edit: I tend to use chalk most of the time as well, but in certain situations, especially on REALLY large surfaces, I find lasers useful. Lasers and mid sized rooms, ie fairly large bathrooms, are a good combo though, I must admit.

As for lines distorting: Good lasers + laser visibility goggles = spanking good.

Thx for the compliment btw

Edit: I've been thinking of getting one of those small 90 degree angle lasers for a while. They seem useful.

 

[pjtiler]

I treat brick bond just the same as a regular grid pattern. If the pattern's horisontal, no prob there; if it's vertical, no prob either, as you'll still have a line to go by every other tile. Put ya spirit level on top of the top most tiles if it helps.

Edit: I tend to use chalk most of the time as well, but in certain situations, especially on REALLY large surfaces, I find lasers useful. Lasers and mid sized rooms, ie fairly large bathrooms, are a good combo though, I must admit.

As for lines distorting: Good lasers + laser visibility goggles = spanking good.

Thx for the compliment btw

Edit: I've been thinking of getting one of those small 90 degree angle lasers for a while. They seem useful.

there fantastic really great on big floors

 

[muffinman]

you can not beat a laser on a trypod in a bathroom to set datum line , you can move a laser line ,Leaveing no marks on the walls , the old pencil way , just let me say two or three datum lines on the wall at once , take your eye off it or you get destacted then you pick then rong datum line ,we have all done it , so I say laser all the time in bathrooms ,



on floors I use the laser over a large area to take a mesurement if running into two or three rooms as i can move the laser to the correct position, once this is done ,then I use a chalk line and set out , beats putting tiles down dry and a lot quicker ,
excuse the spelling , hope it makes sence