chalk line v laser level

[DHTiling]

Just to add to this..........You should also be able to set a room or floor out with out the aid of a laser level .....

1. It is a skill all tilers should be capable of....

2. You might just go to set your laser up and the batteries could be flat or the laser broken...then what do you do if you can't set a room out the traditional way.......

But they are a great add on for fixers to help with the speed of setting out.....

Tiling is a hand--eye skill so get used to using a level etc when setting out as well.......

 

[grumpygrouter]

Just to add to this..........You should also be able to set a room or floor out with out the aid of a laser level .....

1. It is a skill all tilers should be capable of....

2. You might just go to set your laser up and the batteries could be flat or the laser broken...then what do you do if you can't set a room out the traditional way.......

But they are a great add on for fixers to help with the speed of setting out.....

Tiling is a hand--eye skill so get used to using a level etc when setting out as well.......

I agree with what you are saying Dave. My question earlier in the thread about brick bond was posted because I wondered if it would make keeping the brick bond lines easier.

I am currently doing my first vertical brick bond in a bathroom (full) and what a pain inthe 'arris it is! Have to check every column and every 2nd course with the level, and was just wondering if a laser would've helped keep track of the line?

I have been doing it a week now with 200x100 tiles 17m2!!!!!!

 

[DHTiling]

Russ ..what i do is mark the centre of a few tiles and use these on consecutive rows to start the row off....by this i mean place this centre mark over the previous rows joint.....then just check every now and again you are keeping in line.....works for me anyway....

You could use 2 vertical lines on the wall but sometimes your adhesive bed can cover them over........

 

[muffinman]

As Dave says above I would ues both just to check spirit level and bond pattern , dont let it phase you ,if it does put the kettle on , Setting out is half the battle, dont for get you are a ARTIST at work , that s why we get the feel good factor, well I do

 

[grumpygrouter]

The real problem I have found is when going around the window and meeting at the other end. I am sure in this situation a laser would have helped. I'll post pics when I am done.

 

[muffinman]

they jump around corners no probs
Who as work from the wrong datum line , come on own up , I have

 

[sWe]

A tip would be to use a measurement tape or a folding ruler.

I made a picture to illustrate. Measure the x, y, z and use those as guide numbers. That way, you only need to measure every few tiles per column. The longer the distance, the smaller the margin of error becomes. Also, make a new datum line with your spirit level about a quarter up and down the wall.

Works perfectly well around windows and doors as well.

 

[enduro]

I use both, depends on the situation.

 

[burncross]

is the chalk hog worth £25 ?

 

[DHTiling]

is the chalk hog worth £25 ?

The one have and tried out is only £14.00......