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[batiling]

Hello all,not been on for a while,I'm after some advice on what I think will be my first victorian tile job.i have knocked a couple of these back over the years as I know it's a specialist job,but been offered one and fancy going for it(if I don't now I never will!).what I need is timescales,it's a 10m2 conservatory,no awkward bits but there is a lot of detail in the pattern and border(sorry no pics).i know it's not a quick job but any feedback would be appreciated.

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

Hi mate, depends a lot on the field tile and the border. If you PM me or give me a ring I may be able to help you with the price, or some setting out tips.

 

[cam_low]

Good man Phil, a lot of people wouldn't shed any light on this one !!

 

[batiling]

Thanks phil,I'll try and get what they are tomorrow and will be in touch,I appreciate the reply

 

[Ceramico tiling]

Just spend allot of time laying it all out and pay special attention to what your borders are doing..then stretch or compress them accordingly. You can also do a cut in the centres if the borders are going to be too far out to do the above, londonmossaic.com has a booklet on these centre cuts and they don't look that bad IMO.

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

Just a few pics to show what Ceramico is saying about the borders. If they come out

 

[DJS]

Hang on, your in Macc I'm in South Manc. Have I just been to see your job?

10m2 conservatory in Alderley Edge, OS Arundel Field tiles with modified Bronte border?

 

[Time's Ran Out]

This is going to get interesting!

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

I have not been to price this job, am I the only one?:sofahide:

 

[DJS]

My only reason for asking is because I got the impression the customer already had a quote, and they were hunting for a cheaper price.

I called my supplier to ask about any leads at 4:30pm yesterday. So they only had that information for 30 mins before closing @ 5pm

At 9pm I received a call from the customer. I thought about who would be calling in the shop at that time on a saturday, to find a tiler at such short notice, for a job they would/should have planned weeks ago. I could only guess it was someone who had a quote and was on the hunt for a cheaper price.

If you want to discuss it, I would like to feel like I'm not taking a potential job from you. I added my number to my signature so you can contact me easily.