Critique this method: suggestions / advice appreciated

[White Room]

Looks quality well done...

 

[Chalker]

A good example of how the forum works. you came on and politely asked the correct questions. Then using that advice, used the correct materials, combined with common sense and a good eye.

good job

 

[mean_in_green]

Thanks for the comments.

It was a job I didn't really want to do in one sense but I couldn't find anyone who I thought would be capable of doing it properly. Two "tilers" came to quote, one was actually a plasterer the other seemed to be plumber. Did my research here first then asked about their proposed methods for the job - that's when it became clear they weren't tilers!

Just the thought of having over a grand's worth of materials improperly fitted and having to potentially sort it out was enough to make me realise I'd probably got to do it myself. Another little project before Christmas eh...!

Dunno how you guys do it - on your knees all day?! Will have a bathroom and ensuite to do next year so any decent Leicester area tiler feel free to get in touch!

 

[Colour Republic]

you should be proud of that. Looks great!

 

[Sean SML Tiling]

I bet that cut around the door was fun for you 🙂

 

[RDTiling]

Looks a great job - you should be proud of that.

 

[mean_in_green]

I bet that cut around the door was fun for you 🙂

Actually I found the doors were fairly easy as I'd cut the bottoms out of the jambs.

The hardest one was a tile that fell around a base unit decor end: had to cut a 40mm slot 550mm across a 600mm tile, then cut again on one side of the slot so part of the tile would meet the base unit feet (just under the plinths / kick boards). So after cutting I ended up with a tile with just a thin section on one side - to say I was handling it carefully would be an understatement! Took a little while but got it first time thankfully.

To be honest I don't think the skill of a tiler is in the cutting though. I think it's more to do with planning out, measuring and marking accurately, and the background trade knowledge. Cutting them is not that hard is it?

 

[Just Rizzle]

nice job you said u used the leveling system its a big job for any novice give u 10/10 if you need any clips for any future jobs give me a post in private have a contact can get them for £5.75 /100 PLUS P/P that goes for any body else who may want some. once again nice job

 

[dean.diy]

hello, I'm an occasional poster but regular visitor. This was a very good thread, some great advice, no silly comments. Wish I could tile and/ or take nice photos like the O.P. does. Thank you.

 

[rj1884]

Nice job mate