lankyri Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 ok works drying up for me atm and ive been asking around and apparently theres a few people that i know who need a tiler, which ive never done before because ive always got a tiler in, but i need money for xmas so i think im gonna have a go, i know the basics of tiling did some research etc but i need to know why you use 2 battens (one vertical one horizontal) and then start,i have done grouting before so i dont need tips on that apparently im good enough but how do i want my addeshive do i want it so its not too thick but not too runny, please help as if i can get this first job done i can get a few more jobs in before xmas and actually be able to afford pressies cheers rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lankyri Posted November 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 ok this is a rough diagram of what ive got to do but theres no measurements as i havnt been to the job to measure up.question is where would i start1- cuboard2- boiler3- window4- kitchen units5- where tiles gonna go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Manual Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 I'd be a little worried if it was my kitchen you were tiling . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 The batterns are so you keep straight The only advice i can really give is use your level ALL the time, i learnt that after making a total balls up of my bathroom... be really fussy about even the slightest bit of wonkiness as it will show through the rest. Tile spacers come in 2 different sizes, choose a suitable one for the size of tile you are suing, small tiles with big spaces look stupid.Adhesive should be premixed? It should be thick as fook, if its runny the tiles will just slop off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lankyri Posted November 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 well like i said im a decorator but this is like the third person sayin they need a tiler so if i can do it then i got more experience in well everythingive already donedecoratingcarpentrysparkyplumbingroofingso i still need a few things like tiling and plastering, which hopefully il be doing courses in next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CurtisRider Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 (edited) My brother does decorating, and also dabbles in tiling, it seems to be a pretty handy skill to go along with it. He also does plastering like you want to, apparently its pretty easy I've dabbled in all that too, its really good to be a handy man! Be careful about doing electrical work though, fixing plugs and switches is easy but saying you can rewire a kitchen or something isnt advisable!EDIT: oh yeah, when cutting, manual tile cutters are really shit unless you get a decent one, i used a 4 1/2 grinder with a stone cutting disc and it left perfect edges as well as being easier to get angles on Edited November 19, 2008 by Paul Oliver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lankyri Posted November 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 well when i was doin the electrical i was with my old builder so he was talking through it as we were wiring it up and i learnt how to do all the boxes and how to wire up a bathroomi just wanna learn everything so when it comes to it i can say i can do that so i can get more work for myself, also it will help when im in italy next year helping my builder with his hotel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Nick Riviera Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 If you do intend to work in the trades, I'd suggest not being a jack and concentrating on getting qualifications in the one you enjoy most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lankyri Posted November 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 i enjoy all the trades though and just doing one thing all the time i will lose interest so if i can do everything then i can say ok il plaster up your walls then i can paint them or then tile the wallsobviously i know i need certifactes in building, sparky and blumbing due to the health and safety Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Nick Riviera Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 That's a good idea, it's always handy to have extra skills like that.As for tiling, do you know anyone that can spend an hour giving you some pointers? because it's fairly simple to get them up there, but cutting the tiles can pose a few problems. bearing in mind I've only ever had experience with doing floors, I'm assuming as it's a kitchen wall they'll be much smaller and fiddly to get to size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 Could you grab some old/cheap/broken tiles from somewhere along with a bit of plasterboard and have a play around with it before you go balls out in someones home? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaffacakes Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 Tiling's easy dude.Make sure the surface your tiling onto is clean and smooth.What sort of wall are your tiling onto? You may need to put some plywood up if its an old house, to keep everything in-line.Batons are important. level it all up like you would with anything, Dont put too much grout on, only 3-4 layers of tiles at a time too. I find it easier to not leave the spacers in the wall, just put one edge in, then move up a layer. Keep the tiles clean! this is probebly the most important part. Constantly sponge off excess on the tiles or it dry's shit. Not sure what else to say really. Get your self a decent tile cutter, and float with a good size edge, to put the grout on with. make sure you keep all the lines in the grout going the same way, and push the tiles into the wall.Leave the tiles over night before you grout them. Just keep everything clean and dry.Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Jones Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 make sure that before you tile you put up a sealent ont he wall behind the tiles as you dont want any moisture to get behind them over the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lankyri Posted November 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 well there was apparently a tiler going round the blokes house last night, so i gonna ring him up tonight and see if he did, if he hasnt then il say il do it and il go round a quote etc and see if it needs plastering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 few basic tips,drop a level line around the wall aprox 3 tiles to the bottom of the wall and stick to it spread you adhsive evenly,try and work from a full tile in the centre if possible, make sure you work it out correctly so you will not have small cuts,take your time ot: like others said i would try and stick to one trade if i were you learning things like tileing is awesome because the very reasons you said, but in the building trade you have to get the qualifications for a reason, so building regs can be passed and clients are getting exactly what they a paying for not just somone who has done abit of this and that, if it was that easy people wouldnt do years at college or apprentaships ect, like i say its great to know these things but try and get your mind set on one at a time.sound like abit of a twat in that hope you dont take offence mate and hopeive helped abitPaul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lankyri Posted November 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 well i did a few tiles today in my room and well it went ace, checked every tile that it was square and that and had a laugh whislt doing iti do know i need qualifications etc so in the new year hopefully with some help from the family il be doing my courses to get the qualications that i need, i took all your tips in mind and it really did help, tomorrow im getting my diamond wheel cutter out so i can try learning how to cut tiles etc and do some groutingpauly i did not take that to offence thats exactly what my nan said haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 well i did a few tiles today in my room and well it went ace, checked every tile that it was square and that and had a laugh whislt doing iti do know i need qualifications etc so in the new year hopefully with some help from the family il be doing my courses to get the qualications that i need, i took all your tips in mind and it really did help, tomorrow im getting my diamond wheel cutter out so i can try learning how to cut tiles etc and do some groutingpauly i did not take that to offence thats exactly what my nan said hahalol sweet man, glad things went well and ur heading in the right direction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lankyri Posted November 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 ok just got off the phone to my dad and he wants his study decorated finally something that i can actually do with my eyes closed haha, only problem is he wants it plastered any tips or guides would be ace people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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