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[Sean SML Tiling]

I would like to see 2 categories for jotm 1 for basic work and 1 for specialist tiling. Alot of us dont do specialist tiling on a dialy basis so dont post their basic work in jotm because you wouldn't win. At least this way more people have a chance of winning. What do you guys think of this?

Sean

 

[Dougs Third Go]

I don't see how it would work Sean, what's the cut off point for specialist and more run-of-the-mill work?

 

[Sean SML Tiling]

Very true. Just a thought really. Still early in the morning so brain doesnt function till 10

 

[Time's Ran Out]

Tiling is tiling and the quality of the fixing is what counts! We do lots of 'basic' tiling but I would only want to show work that stands out as being 'special/interesting/different' to share with like minded tradesmen.
From what I've seen of late the quality of the work is extremely good and therefore it keeps the standard of our trade high!

 

[Sean SML Tiling]

Good point john :thumbup:

 

[AliGage]

Its not the winning its the taking part.
Enter your best work from the month and use it as another avenue to showcase your work on the net rather than a competition.

 

[Pebbs]

Sean, however might have a point, not everyone has the opportunity to work with great materials, or great proportioned rooms etc. It doesn't stop them from doing a great job, doing the job to the best possible standard. I'd split it into stone/marble/mosaic, and the other for porcelain. Just an idea I am throwing up in the air which will probably come showering down with the wrath of some...

Pebbs

 

[Time's Ran Out]

Pebbs - that's an absolutely ridiculous idea! :lol:
And a section for Victorian.

 

[AliGage]

I've touched on the subject before, certain I have.

Either way I do think it's a good idea, but think we need an increase in volume of entries before its worth looking into.

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

I have said in the past a good entry for JOTM doesn't have to be a top class high end shiny bathroom walls or a fancy floor, or even a well executed geometric floor.

As TJ says, tiling is tiling. Be it a swimming pool, vaulted ceiling, Victorian floor reproduction/restoration,or a 3,000.00 m2 floor we should be able to cope with them all, that IMHO is what makes a tiler.

I have seen some very good work on TF, I have also seen some very poor efforts, by people who seem to think they are tilers.

JOTM should stay as it is, a showcase for real tilers, we don't need separate categories. Just my 2p worth.