DIY Tiler - 90 sq m of large format porcelaine tiling making me nervous!

[ScottG13]

I, like most have been following this thread but its all gone quiet for a while. Guessing PJ has been busy busy

 

[PJPro]

What do you do for a living PJ?
Just interested...

I am a senior engineering manager for an aerospace company. I have a background in software.

I went back into education at around 27 after doing a number of jobs; metal worker, van driver, motorcycle courier, order picker, skilled labourer, etc. I took a National Diploma, a degree (BSc Hons) and a second degree (MSc). During my education, I worked for nature conversancy groups as an estate worker and for a county council.

After completing my education, I worked for the government as an ecologist / modeller / software programmer before joining the aerospace company for whom I currently work.

Despite my academic background, I've always been good with my hands. I tend to be able to do lots of things well but rarely excel at anything.

 

[PJPro]

The work is progressing well, if slowly. I'm taking my time on the walls. I do have lots of pictures (of the entire job) but haven't had any time to post them. I will try and do something this weekend.

 

[Andy Allen]

hows the tiling going?

 

[Bathfix Bob]

Wow Aerospace?

My freinds son does a similar thing but he had to sign the official secrets act I think.

I'm glad the jobs going well.

 

[PJPro]

When I installed the UFH, I followed the instructions on the pack. Once I had taped down the loose wires, I tiled straight over the top. However, I've seen a few posts which refer to SLC with regard to UFH. What is SLC and should I have used it? What's the impact of not using it?

 

[kilty55]

slc is self levelling compound

it will encapsulate the ufh and protect it,say you needed to change a tile a year down the line due to a breakage then it will be easier to remove it

also going over the wires with adhesive can leave hot spots...areas uncovered

 

[DHTiling]

When I installed the UFH, I followed the instructions on the pack. Once I had taped down the loose wires, I tiled straight over the top. However, I've seen a few posts which refer to SLC with regard to UFH. What is SLC and should I have used it? What's the impact of not using it?

Nothing as long as you fully enbed the wires into adhesive,,

 

[Bathfix Bob]

How's progress PJ?

I suppose no news is good news.

 

[PJPro]

OK. I've got the night off so time to post some pictures (in between ordering doors, lights, etc).


Tanking the shower area in the dark.


The completed job.


My re-installation of the wet wall


The loose wire UFH goes down.


D'ya remember that night out...



The floor tiles being laid


Floor tiles almost done...


But not under the shower......


.......or the bath.


Starting on the wall tiles


and getting addy all over the new shower tray


A bit more progress




With all this downstairs to do.

I've actually made a little more progress than the pictures suggest. One wall is now completely tiles and doesn't look too bad. Had a few problems yesterday with the addy being too wet. We seem to be getting a fair few lumps as well despite a real thorough mixing with the paddle mixer.