new tiler

Good morning, i took voluntary redundancy that kicks in at the end of September. I did a home course with U.K. pro tiling and start a second course in September. I am looking to get work as soon as possible even if it’s labouring for a gang of tilers and learning their tricks of the trade. I...

Hi all, just wondering if any tilers in the Manchester area are looking for anybody to take on, I completed a 10 day level 1 course last year and quickly realised they just teach you the very basics, I have completed several jobs (kitchen splashbacks) but ideally want to work even labour for...

Afternoon all I have recently completed a course with UK Pro Tiling , and now looking gain more experience in the real world. Is there anyone around the Nottingham area willing to let me shadow them every now and then. Cheers

I was with for a tiler for the last 3 years but I’m working for myself now. Im not sure what I should be charging? For my first few jobs I charged €20/sq m but I think this is too low. I don’t want to charge too much but not sell myself short either. and also should I be charging different...

Hi all, So glad to have stumbled across this website. I completed a Tiling course last year and have been tiling since then but keeping myself limited to kitchen splashbacks and small floors to gain experience. I’m well aware I need to try and gain some more experience from a professional...

Hi all, relatively new to tiling but I’m giving it a good go! I’m having major probs with my (new ish) rubi 66 max Every time I cut a tile down it’s length the left hand cut smashes a corner off - doesn’t matter what the thickness of ceramic tile? Isn’t to bad when cutting along the width but...

Hi, i`m looking to purchase a wet cutter for domestic / private work, i`ve looked at wet cutter forums but they go back to 2012 unless i`m looking in the wrong place, any upto date advice, i've heard the dewalt 2400 has problems with slight wobbly blade ? is this true, the sigma looks a beast...

Good evening all, I've got my own sole trader company called 'AppreciatePete', recently got my level 2 nvq in tiling. I also have city and guilds in Bricklaying and full cscs. Feel free to check out my web pages. I work around the Essex area based on Colchester. Just looking for some advice on...

Good Morning Tiler from Derby looking for a good source of online information and a place to discuss my trade. Was recommended this forum by my local tile shop, so here I am!

Hi , just like to introduce my self, I'm Dave from Cheshire who's started tiling 8 months ago and done a variety of jobs now with no problems, but always seeking good advice from more experienced tilers.

Hi all new tiler based in Northamptonshire mainly new builds and some privates. Matt

hi all! I wondered if I could get some opinions on somethings? Firstly, I am looking to buy a good quality tile cutter. I was thinking a rubi ts66? Good choice or should I go sigma? I have only ever used rubi. Now the other thing concerns ply lining floors. At college we were taught to use 3/4...

Hi I am a self employed roof tiler by trade of over 11 years looking to becoming a wall/floor tiler. I looking for somebody to work with to train me for a few weeks then hopefully work with that person/company thereafter. I have a cscs sssts asbestos awareness etc willing to travel work away. I...

Good morning all, Just joined the forum after a long hard search for a decent one that wasn't being used as a general chat!! My name is Simon Wall, I am a tile fixer - self employed - I'm in my 15th year as a S/E fixer. I have worked in various parts of the UK, Germany and Norway....yes I said...

New here, just having a look around. Great stuff.

hi all, my name is carl im a 42yr old married man living in the bolton area greater manchester, i am new to the forum and new to the tiling trade, around 5 months ago i decided i wanted a change in my working carear and decided to undertake a tiling course with the construction skills college in...

Hi there All my name is James, just registered on the site as I am a Tiler and due to complete an NVQ Level 3. Currently living in Milton Keynes with a view to be in Brighton/surrounding areas within next 6 months and looking for ongoing work as well as starting my own business. Any ideas or...

Just registered to this website as I am new to the trade and been training as a tiler for 2 months. Currently working with a company in Milton Keynes and hopefully will soon be out on my own. I have a TS 60+ and will soon have a new Makita wet cutter. I am in the Market for some good knee pads...

Hello. I joined this site a few months ago whilst looking for some info on a tiling course but now its time to finally say hello...HELLO! After a lot of research I found an OK-ish course nearby which I recently completed. Then I trawled through almost every thread in the 93 pages(!!) of the...

elloooo me names ash just starting up been tiling a couple of months voluntary feeling ready to start my own small jobs on here for help and advice and even a little networking with the other local tillers.