Advice with laying 600x600 tlies

[charlie1]

Issues
.. Lippage... one lip then another appears somewhere else, flatness... sure all the tiles follow the same projection, alignment... Making sure the tiles are well set out and running straight, consistent spacing... A good tiler will be able to keep the joints the same and tight.

grouting... Slumpage,discolouration, cleaning, sealing...

all above is just off the top of my head, could list more but they are the obvious ones

 

[beanz]

Are the tiles rectified? Are they polished, ot un-polished porcelain?
Make sure the new floor is as flat as possible. Don't assume that because its newly laid, it'll be flat. The bigger the tiles, the smaller the tolerance.
Not allowed to discuss price on here, and it varies anyway, depending on where you're based. A few quotes won't cost you anything though.. Ask for references, and to see previous work. Don't go with the cheapest.

Best of luck whichever way you choose to go 😉

 

[Andyw]

Thanks chaps, spoke to the wife today and we are going to get some quotes. I am based in Stroud, glos. I'm a little nervous now of doing this myself. These are the tiles.


B&q

Colours Antayla Matt Grey Floor Tile, Pack of 3 (L)600 (W)600mm

 

[beanz]

Have you bought the tiles? When you choose your tiler it might be worth seeing if he can get a similar tile, from a decent tile shop, for a similar price. I can't comment on that particular tile, but most of the b&q tiles I've seen have been terrible to lay. They can vary in size by up to 3mm, and usually aren't square!?!
If you already have them, it might be worth going through the boxes and checking them. Any that are too far out, could be exchanged. 😉

 

[Peter]

That particular tile isn't bad, they're well calibrated and cut well. Doing 30m of them at the minute and no issues with transit wax either. Spot on for the money to be honest.

Quite a lot of work in laying rectified 600s if you're inexperienced. If they're not flat as a pancake they look terrible.

 

[Andy Allen]

give me a call if you like, im not far from you, i can come round and give you a quote...

07976883412....

 

[Andyw]

Thanks Andy, when would you be able to have a look. I've got tile trader to come this week for a look. When is a best time to call?

 

[Andy Allen]

give us a call monday and we can sort somthing out..

 

[charlie1]

That particular tile isn't bad, they're well calibrated and cut well. Doing 30m of them at the minute and no issues with transit wax either. Spot on for the money to be honest.

Quite a lot of work in laying rectified 600s if you're inexperienced. If they're not flat as a pancake they look terrible.

Imo these are the most challenging tiles to lay bar none