1st Job

[Falcone]

Hi folks...

Started tiling my aunties friends house yesterday. 3.5sqm floor in the bathroom and a 7sqm hall floor using pretty large ceramic tiles.

1st things first - My back and my knees are killing me lol

I managed to finish the bathroom floor in the first day (not grouted yet as doing all grouting at same time) and I got half the hall floor done today. I thought I would have been able to do it 2 days, grout and all. Is this really slow or were you guys as slow when you started out?

Had a few cutting problems in the hall. I found it hard to get the cuts right around the doorway where the skirtings are. I had to cut, like, 2 L shapes in 2 tiles and found this pretty hard to do. whats the easiest way to do this? I went through about 4 tiles trying :mad2:

Also my nose and my lips were nipping when I finished today and yesterday. Is this caused by the adhesive?

Thanks

 

[Fred]

It's always slow going when you start out, it's like any other job. You need to use a web cutter for the cuts around the door/skirting. Use a forming gauge to shape the cuts, or bits or cardboard as a template.

 

[grumpygrouter]

Hi folks...

Started tiling my aunties friends house yesterday. 3.5sqm floor in the bathroom and a 7sqm hall floor using pretty large ceramic tiles.

1st things first - My back and my knees are killing me lol

I managed to finish the bathrrom floor in the first day (not grouted yet as doing all grouting at same time) and I got half the hall floor done today. I thought I would have been able to do it 2 days, grout and all. Is this really slow or were you guys as slow when you started out?

Had a few cutting problems in the hall. I found it hard to get the cuts right around the doorway where the skirtings are. I had to cut, like, 2 L shapes in 2 tiles and found this pretty hard to do. whats the easiest way to do this? I went through about 4 tiles trying :mad2:

Also my nose and my lips were nipping when I finished today and yesterday. Is this caused by the adhesive?

Thanks

Welcome to the world of tiling Falcone! Yes it is slow to start, and you will definately make mistakes with cuts etc. but don't get disheartened it gets better. The nip on you lips and nose will be cement from the addy, use a mask when you mix it.

Cut the L shapes on your wet saw, at least one of the cuts anyway.

As for the back and knees, think yoga!

Grumpy

 

[Falcone]

Thanks folks. Yeah I was gettin a bit disheartened coz the customer had actually foned my auntie on the 1st day to ask if I was maybe strugglin coz I was taking a while putting the tiles down but I was actually setting out and doing cuts etc so now I'm thinkin "does she think i don't know what I'm doin" lol...

I did hear her husband say to her today that he was liking the look of the tiles though so that kinda made me feel better.

some of my cuts around the door skirtings arent the best but I'll do my best to cover these with Silicon.

will post pics as soon as I'm done

 

[Fekin]

Hey Falcone, stick in there, I still sometimes have problems going round door frames :lol: , that's why we always stick on atleast 10% extra tiles

I would say everyone is slow to start with, but the most important bit when you are only just starting is to take plenty of time, and you'll be able to stand back and admire your work afterwards.

Are you actually using knee pads ?, ifnot get some, as for your back... a good massage palour will sort that out :yes:

Im laying a polished black porcelain floor for a friend at the moment, 25 sqm, and I must have spent over 2 hours setting out , lol

 

[Falcone]

Yeah using knee pads mate. Im just used to sitting on ma backside in an office all day tho lol... (i play footie on a Saturday and never feel this sore afterwards lol :joker

I did feel kinda rushed at times as I think she thought I'd be in and out. her hubby understands tho...

on a funnier note he gave me sausages on a roll for ma dinner and his dog ate it when ma back was turned haha!! :lol::lol::lol:

 

[GazTech]

Yeah using knee pads mate. Im just used to sitting on ma backside in an office all day tho lol... (i play footie on a Saturday and never feel this sore afterwards lol :joker

I did feel kinda rushed at times as I think she thought I'd be in and out. her hubby understands tho...

on a funnier note he gave me sausages on a roll for ma dinner and his feckin dog ate it when ma back was turned haha!! :lol::lol::lol:

pmsl....get your own back on dog by throwing a handful of rapid set at its arsehole....lol

 

[CLAYS TILES]

Hey Falcone, stick in there, I still sometimes have problems going round door frames :lol: , that's why we always stick on atleast 10% extra tiles

I would say everyone is slow to start with, but the most important bit when you are only just starting is to take plenty of time, and you'll be able to stand back and admire your work afterwards.

Are you actually using knee pads ?, ifnot get some, as for your back... a good massage palour will sort that out :yes:

Im laying a polished black porcelain floor for a friend at the moment, 25 sqm, and I must have spent over 2 hours setting out , lol

how do you manage to find time to go there then fekin?
also wot extra's to they offer you?
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falcone- don't worry how long it takes you just remember one thing & one thing only!
your reputation is on the line, NO BODY likes a rushed job that looks crap, but EVERYONE remembers a good job, then they pass on your name to others!!
good luck for the future m8, if you have any problems just ask on here, we'll help if we can!

 

[Falcone]

Thanks Clays,

Im a bit worried about 1 or 2 cuts at the door frames. not wanting to smother these in Silicon but dont want to leave them looking daft either.

 

[CLAYS TILES]

have you got a wet cutter m8?
you can over come all the cuts with one & you can pick one up @ topps tiles for as little as £30.

 

[Ric]

know the feeling m8, you think at the end of the day, goodness sake what have i actually done!! but if jobs a good un then customer happy it thumbsup. Cuts etc take time and if its a hard tile they take longer, reckon you have to get a system going, stick to it, and try and get quicker. Keep up the good work....Rik

 

[CLAYS TILES]

if it makes you feel better, it took me 2 hours to go around a toilet, only 4 tiles!
them :furious3: cuts!

 

[Falcone]

Yeah I've got a wet cutter Clays mate . Its just workin out the correct shape of the door frame that I found difficult with the big tiles.

lol... I actually done my cuts round the toilet no problem. Just the door frames that have been giving me problems.

 

[DHTiling]

you'll get the knack mate..you could try some card the same size as the tile and do a template...but eventually you will get used to just marking them up your self as you go..it's just practice that's all..it will come in time.......

 

[Saltire69]

Can't you cut the frames and slide the tiles under?