Looking into a city and guilds 6 week course to complete and then a start in this trade. Would like to work for/with and experienced tiler 2 days a week leading to more..labouring and learning etc not expecting much of a wage just the on-site experience..
have completed a 4 day course a few...
Hi lads
So how is work in the UK?
Are you finding covid is having a big impact on projects or not?
Here in Ireland still reasonably busy although some projects have been cancelled temporarily
With some of the foreign workers not returning it seems to have got rid of any slackness that may have...
After having a few quieter months, not sure why:confused:, we are now back up and running full steam ahead
We are looking for guys to jump aboard the good ship JP and earn some post apocalypse money!
Only CSCS, time served tilers, with 110v or battery tools, no wallies with plastic trowels...
Hi there, this is my first post and looking for advice on fixing 550x330x8mm ceramic wall tiles to two bathroom walls. I have started the short wall in the shower enclosure and seems to have gone ok. Have just set the first tile to continue around the corner to cover the longer wall (3metres)...
Hi everyone,
New to the forum and new to tiling. I am redoing my fireplace surround and wanted to do a herringbone pattern on the floor with 3x6 subway tile. I measured the middle 3 times, and dry layed the pattern out and still was off a inch on the right creating small pieces. I really took...
Hi everyone,
New to the forum and new to tiling. I am redoing my fireplace surround and wanted to do a herringbone pattern on the floor with 3x6 subway tile. I measured the middle 3 times, and dry layed the pattern out and still was off a inch on the right creating small pieces. I really took...
Hope to gauge the reaction from pro tilers on here, as the guy I’ve employed to do my kitchen floor thinks he’s doing a great job.
The gap on the wall on is 30mm btw, don’t know what size of skirting he thinks I’m putting on.
Would anyone here not use spacers?
Opinions welcome before he comes...
Hi, I was wondering if anybody would let me shadow them to gain a bit of tiling experience before I leave my job to take up tiling. I am able to have a month off work to gain some experience, I am from Scunthorpe but willing to travel. Thanks in advance.
I've got a ground floor of 160 MTRS to price and it's just been screeded and it has UFH I suggested ditra but the owner wants BAL flexbone , I've never used it and I'm a bit nervous as it's such a big area the tiles are big standard 600x600x10 porcelain.
Hello. Looking for a bit of advice.
Just finished tiling a bathroom and grouting now. There’s boxing/shelves around the bath. Question is do I grout or Silicon the internals. There’s no shower above.. my worry is that it’s going to be a family bathroom with the kids likely splashing around and...
Hello. Looking for a bit of advice.
Just finished tiling a bathroom and grouting now. There’s boxing/shelves around the bath. Question is do I grout or Silicon the internals. There’s no shower above.. my worry is that it’s going to be a family bathroom with the kids likely splashing around and...
We have a lot of site based work coming up in the Derby/Swadlincote?Burton area
We are looking for efficient time served tilers to add to our base to help service these works
We pay a week in hand and a competitive rate
Must be CSCS and 110V tools only
No muppets to get in touch who own a...
Hi.... I have recently had my bathroom refitted and tiled floor to ceiling. The company tell me the tile does not cut cleanly and they have now covered the chips around the window with a stick on trim which does cover the mess, but should I accept this? The tiles used are Nest white glazed...
Hello guys hope u all doing good, I'm Ignatius from Ghana I have worked as tile apprenticeship for 5years now and masonry. I'm seeking a reputable company or individual to employ me permanently. Am physically strong and hardworking guy, am able to work with a team and to work alone. Willing to...
Hi where a duo looking to take extra work on where based in south yorkshire but we dont mind the travel for the right work,
If you would like any info please get in touch
Thanks for reading
Michael @ BBTilingcontractors
Happy New Year one and all
Busy start to the New Year with sites back up to speed all over the Midlands.
We are after some more experienced tilers to join the good ship JP and help us to continue pushing forward.
Rates of pay are very competitive and payment is a week in hand, anyone...
I am a English 31 year old seeking tiling work.
I have tools, qualifications, transport,
Cscs, ppe and experience.
I am punctual and have a good working attitude.
I am Seeking price or day rate work.
I live in Addlestone ,Surrey
I ask you contact me with further questions.
Thanks Tom