1st proper(ish) job

[trevortine]

Carter you talk my language m8, i have never done any courses and am confident enough to challenge any tiler to criticise my work. I do a 20 m2 bathroom walls and floors in 2 days to a perfect finish, use all the correct methods and adhesives for different situations, i have tiled car showrooms, hotels etc and have a very good reputation, i never have to advertise and am constantly busy, the only reason i see for courses is for people who have never been hands on, i was a mechanic for 16 years before i started tiling and have defo made the right move, I also fit under floor heating and all types of wooden flooring, i do a bit of plumbing all self taught through gathering information and experience. If you've got the eye your half way there.

 

[tjsmiler]

Hi Trevortine

I think you are dead right mate, the courses are a good way for people to get a slight head start into the game, as long as they do a long enough course though!! i think if like yourself you have an eye for it or have been in a game where paying attention to detail is a major part that it would be possible to self teach...but i think you would have to practice on many a friends house first before you could expect to tackle some of things you have (hotels etc)

Personally i don't have a natural eye for these things but my strength in the building game has proved a good advantage and my eye is certainly starting to come along nicely...especially now i am with someone who is s**t hot at the job.

Cheers mate

Toby