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  1. M

    Apprenticeship

    Hi guys I'm 22 and I joined a few months back looking for advice and got a great response. Anyway I have been trying for 3 months now to get into the tiling trade and it's finally paid off, a tiler local to me has offered to take me on as apprentice/trainee and teach me all aspects of tiling...
  2. F

    Newbie

    Hi all, just wanted to say a quick hi to you all, I am just a DIY'er but prefer to pick the brains of those that know what they are doing before attempting a job myself. (Faaaaaar better results!) I am sure that I will benefit far more from the forum than I could ever contribute, but that...
  3. K

    Hello - newbie

    Hello, my first post. We've just moved into our new (old) house and renovating it ourselves in the main. There's quarries in the living room which seem to be in very good condition but I'm trying to work out the bets way of damp proofing them without taking them up. I know that's the best...
  4. S

    Another Newbie!!!

    Morning Guys, I Love this forum, been following it for a while now. I will be starting my own Tiling Business very soon and have gained lots of helpful hints tips and "do nots" from this site, Hopefully with some more experience and jobs coming in I'll be able to contribute! All the best Gents!
  5. S

    Newbie

    hi I'm Luke and have just started my tiling business...I'm here to tap into some knowledge and experience of others. I heard about the forum from my mentor who said it can be very useful
  6. R

    What cutters best for newbie to the trade

    Hi, I've recently completed a two week course at uk pro tiling. Loved it and really want to kick on and make it a career. I understand I need to start small and work my way up with the types of jobs I can take on. I already have two jobs lined up from family members , 1. a full bathroom and 2...
  7. D

    (Not so) Newbie

    Hi Guys. Just wanted to say thanks for all the good advice I have received on this forum. I am a semi retired electrician and DIY'er ( I know, I know). I have have completed the last of two bathrooms and an en suite (all for my own use) Pushed the boat out last time with electric underfloor...
  8. J

    newbie

    Hi all, I regularly check the forum for advice and tips. It's been great so thank you all. This is my first time posting. I bit the bullet last year, quit my job and completed an 8 week tiling course, I've now got a city and guilds nvq level one. I've been out on my own for 18 months now and...
  9. M

    Learn the trade tiling trade

    Hi guys I really want to get into the tiling trade and was wondering if there was any tilers in the Cheshire area that need extra hands on the weekend for free. I am doing a 4 day course this weekend and next and then going to UK pro tiling school start of next year as I can't get it off work...
  10. M

    Tiling newbie courses

    Hi guys Just signed up to the forum, 22 year old really looking to get into the tiling game, just wondering if any one had any advice on the best course to take to get a basic understanding of the trade. Any replys would be appreciated Thanks Michael
  11. M

    Newbie

    Hi all, I have been lurking for a few months now, thought I would join in to pick up advice and give some out if wanted.
  12. R

    Old Newbie

    Hey fellow tiling folk. Avid reader of this site and finally got round to registering. After a bit of time out of the game due to injury. Im raring to get back to it. 12 years time served including 3 as an apprentice with a tiling contractor and completed nvq 2 onsite assessment . Experienced...
  13. F

    Newbie

    hi there, Found this site via the uk plumbers forum. I'm a newly qualified gas engineer from Scotland. I have done some tiling in the past and I'm about to take on my own bathroom soon. I enjoy DIY and have a good head for it. Looking forward to learning more and will hopefully have some...
  14. H

    Newbie

    Hi All Just dropping by to say hello and ask for advice I am a former military man looking for my second career in life ! i would like some advice on which course or training centre that delivers real hands on there seems to be so many offering courses so some pionters would be greatly...
  15. S

    Hi - Newbie Says Hello And Looking For Tiler In West Sussex

    Hi guys - I've finally got round to introducing myself after quite a while of 'lurking' on the site to get advice for some tiling I've done myself. It's been a great site and I've learnt a lot about tiling - enough to know that I need a professional to tile my new extension floor. Is anyone...
  16. D

    Howdy! Newbie Looking To Reap The Benefits Of Your Experience!!

    Hi people. New guy trying to turn a passion into a job. After some time served for a company and taking on my own very small jobs, have decided to give it a proper go. Would love to shamelessly raid your wealth of experience to guide me if needs be. I think ive got the basics down and a bit of...
  17. N

    Hello From A Newbie

    Hi fellas, joined the forum for a few tips and advice.
  18. Miles

    Newbie

    Hi all, I am new to the forum and would like to introduce myself. I run my own company based in Sheffield but work all over Yorkshire and North Derbyshire. Recently I have been turning down to much work and so will be on the look out for any tillers with free dates. To late for this year but I...
  19. T

    Help For Newbie Tiler!

    Hi all, I'm tiling a new bathroom but am unsure about wall preparation. I've spent a long time removing the old tiles and adhesive using an sds drill, but there are bits of what seems like concrete that doesn't come off without really hard work. Can I just tile on this wall or can I fill to...
  20. M

    Newbie

    Hi, been a member of this fer ages now, used it as a reference for my few tiling jobs (I'm a plumber/heating eng ) and very useful it has been too! Thought it was about time I said hi and thanks for any replies in advance, and if I can answer any plumbing issues I will, or try to anyway. Gotta...

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