120m2 Garage Floor Tiling Price Check

[moomarine]

That's fine to tile direct. I've tiled loads of car showrooms on both new and old screeds and never decoupled.

Ahh cheers for that I didn't read Bri's post properly! So it's just the heat when the membrane is required! So I quite alright to tile the porcelain onto the screed. The guy I'm doing it for bought the same tiles that a local car garage used for there show room, so they should be fine.

 

[Time's Ran Out]

How long has the screed been down?

 

[moomarine]

How long has the screed been down?

Not 100% but I would say about 2 weeks. I can find out though.

 

[Ian]

Not 100% but I would say about 2 weeks. I can find out though.

Make sure that is fully cured before tiling. You can tile earlier by using either a green screed adhesive or a decoupler as a moisture barrier.

 

[moomarine]

Hoe long for screed to fully cure usually? Not clued up on this?

 

[moomarine]

Also what if they have latexed over it which they are doing at some point? Don't think I will be doing the job for about 2-3 more weeks. Is that enough time?

 

[Ian]

Also what if they have latexed over it which they are doing at some point? Don't think I will be doing the job for about 2-3 more weeks. Is that enough time?

Rule of thumb is one day drying time for every 1mm of thickness, so a standard 100mm screed is going to be 3 months give or take. Now don't get me wrong, we've all tiled on them earlier but, to follow the "book", that's what is advised.

 

[Time's Ran Out]

I have to leave this thread now!

 

[moomarine]

Rule of thumb is one day drying time for every 1mm of thickness, so a standard 100mm screed is going to be 3 months give or take. Now don't get me wrong, we've all tiled on them earlier but, to follow the "book", that's what is advised.

Ok cheers for that Bri, I would rather stick to the book for this job as it will cost me if not!! I will find out from the Mrs uncle who did the screed!

 

[dynamictiling]

I have only had wee quick browse through the comments, so forgive me if this has already been covered. For a bigger floor I would use expansion trim/ movement joints. To prevent tiles/ grout cracking. Also given the fact there will be cars over the floor, use flexible grout.

Personally I would just tile straight onto the floor, given what I have read.

Lastly take at least an hour to set the floor out get it bang on square. Nothing worse than being off and having rake cuts rather than straight cuttings running down one of more walls.

 

[moomarine]

I have only had wee quick browse through the comments, so forgive me if this has already been covered. For a bigger floor I would use expansion trim/ movement joints. To prevent tiles/ grout cracking. Also given the fact there will be cars over the floor, use flexible grout.

Personally I would just tile straight onto the floor, given what I have read.

Lastly take at least an hour to set the floor out get it bang on square. Nothing worse than being off and having rake cuts rather than straight cuttings running down one of more walls.

How many/how often would you do expansion joints?

 

[dynamictiling]

Personally I use them every 5-7m2. Opinions differ wildly on how often to use them. Remember and use them running both ways I. E north/south west/east

Expansion trim comes in plastic and metal and different colours grey, black, bronze to name a few. Metal is obviously more expensive but does look better. Defo better asking the customer what he/she wants or prefers.

 

[Flintstone]

I think with the questions you are asking here, your in a bit beyond your depth.

 

[moomarine]

I think with the questions you are asking here, your in a bit beyond your depth.

I will never learn unless I do the jobs I haven't done before. How else do people just starting out learn these things.

 

[Flintstone]

just be careful

 

[Just Rizzle]

I will never learn unless I do the jobs I haven't done before. How else do people just starting out learn these things.

have you got this job or are u just pricing it ?

 

[moomarine]

have you got this job or are u just pricing it ?

Not got the job yet.

 

[hmtiling]

How many/how often would you do expansion joints?

always when needed, whether silicone, pre-formed or micro joint(dural epoxy stuff). you'll want to be using heavy duty pre formed ones. if floor is heated bays no bigger than 40m2 not sure of the top of my head how big if not.