Budget Laser Level

[david campbell]

iv never use a lazer level before, if you set it up does it go right round the room or do you have to move the lazer round the room, i'm just trying to work out if it would save me time.

that would be a rotary level,in which i think would be the best option

 

[Alan.P]

As David says, a rotary level will give you a beam all around the room, a 'standard' laser level, depending on position will give you almost the full room, depending on room size and laser power.

 

[SLR]

iv never use a lazer level before, if you set it up does it go right round the room or do you have to move the lazer round the room, i'm just trying to work out if it would save me time.

My hilti one is rotary and puts a beam all the way round the room its an awesome bit of kit with a really strong laser so its easy to see, but more importantly its accurate! suspended ceiling fixers use them all the time to fix perimeter battens etc. If your trade then its worth shelling out good money on trade quality tools that will serve you well. Especially If its something that will ultimately save you time, help you do your job, and that you will use quite a bit! It'll pay for itself over and over again in which case its got to be a good investment! but if you will probably only use it the once or twice then hire one rather than buy a cheap one! Hope this helps!

 

[furness tiles]

yes in the trade, havent had a problem using me levels for the 8 yrs been trading but it can be tedious at times so a rotary one would be better by the sounds of it. Do most of the tilers on here use them or do they just use the normal level?

 

[SLR]

yes in the trade, havent had a problem using me levels for the 8 yrs been trading but it can be tedious at times so a rotary one would be better by the sounds of it. Do most of the tilers on here use them or do they just use the normal level?

I am a novice when it comes to tiling so am not in a position to advise you to get one! I am a joiner carpenter and for me my rotary laser level has paid for itself over and over again in fact on the very first price job i used it! I am a great believer in investing money to make money and if it makes my life easier as well then thats just a bonus! If i were you i would post your question in a new thread. There are some really good experienced and helpful tilers on here who have advised me well for which i am eternally grateful, i am sure they would do the same for you! Finally in my experience laying floors be it hardwood/laminate/floor boards or fitting kitchen units or anything that sits directly on the floor i will always look to see how far its out of level and apart from the new builds i have done that have had a pumped screed, most are out or have pits and bumps! my kitchen floor is approx 23m2 if i wanted to make it perfectly level i would have to raise it at one end by a massive 3" but apart from that its in twist also! I will obviously do what i can to straighten it out and put it closer to level, but as the saying goes you can't ice skate up hill!! I personally think its more important the floor is flat or as near as dammit, rather than level but thats just my opinion!

 

[craig1010]

I bought a Bosch from Homebase a couple of years ago. It's self leveling, does horizontal, vertical and cross, cost about £70 or £80, and came with tripod and batteries. I bought it because a woman wanted 6 mozaic borders at different stages on the job I was doing. The bathroon was pretty big and L-shaped, and it made the job so much easier and quicker. It's just the green model, so not really for the everyday abuse it gets, but makes setting out a good bit quicker, and I'm in the middle of 2 bathrooms just now on a new build, 1000mm tiles with 1mm joint. With the lazer you can get the first row so accurate the rest of the wall will follow. As soon as it gives up the ghost, I'll buy the new Bosch one that's out, about £155, 'cos I couldn't do without one now.