DIY Tiler - 90 sq m of large format porcelaine tiling making me nervous!

[PJPro]

My shopping list at Tradetiler is at £700+. Do you think I might be able to negotiate a discount? I've noticed (on other threads) there is a discount for trade.

 

[doug boardley]

My shopping list at Tradetiler is at £700+. Do you think I might be able to negotiate a discount? I've noticed (on other threads) there is a discount for trade.

I doubt it, but his service is second to none and he will price match genuine prices:smilewinkgrin:

 

[Bathfix Bob]

While we're on the subject of Trade Tiler, I wonder why he dosen't sell adhesives? Its still a great site though, my first order arrived today.
Sorry to hi-jack!

 

[kilty55]

prob cost too much bob for delivery,adhesives weigh a lot

 

[doug boardley]

prob cost too much bob for delivery,adhesives weigh a lot

...my TX1200N was no lightweight Jamie:lol::lol:

 

[kilty55]

lol. you know what i mean doug,a 1200 ids heavy but worth a lot of money, 4 bags of addy weigh the same but are worth jack delivered lol

 

[White Room]

While we're on the subject of Trade Tiler, I wonder why he dosen't sell adhesives? Its still a great site though, my first order arrived today.
Sorry to hi-jack!

This has been mentioned before, delivery and other cost do not make viable

 

[doug boardley]

PJ, there's a TX700N for sale in the For Sale and Wanted section here

 

[doug boardley]

http://www.tilersforums.com/sale-wanted/42153-sale-laserliner-auto-cross-3-tx.html#post430100

 

[Sean fsy]

dont forget to buy a couple of cheap paddle mixers to go in a drill, save yourself a lot of time mixing adhesives and grout by hand.

 

[woodie]

Hi there, welcome to the forum buddy, I wish you the best of luck thats one heck of a job, i'm sure the guys and gals on here can talk you thruogh it though. as for cutting hloes for the toilet i always use a angle grinder with a 4.5 inch diamond turbo blade(it's like a hot knife through butter. Best of luck

 

[evo]

dont use pva mate but what a mammoth task for you good luck to ya and im sure you will be able to get the help you need on here but fair play to ya for taking that job on especially as you are under a bit of pressure from the plumber etc wud rather you than me for a first time that is good luck to ya though

 

[PJPro]

Hmm. I spoke with Dave from TradeTilers today. Thoroughly nice bloke and gave me loads of advice. His start point was get someone else to do it. Interesting....cos if I do, he doesn't make a sale.

His was a bit concerned when I mentioned the brick bond I intended and said that unless I was very careful, I'd end up with loads of lips. In his experience he's found brick bond is more difficult to lay them over irregularities in the surface than tiling in a grid. He also felt that I really should be going with normal (rather than fast set adhesive). I've spoken with Topps at Christchurch and the manager there (Brendon) has kindly agreed to exchange any bags of adhesive as required. He did say that he didn't agree with Dave and felt that fast set was the better option, especially on the floors.

Anyone have any views on the adhesive I should be using?

 

[DHTiling]

Dave at Tradetiler is actually a TILER.. mr topps is just a salesman..🙂

i know who i would trust and slow set gives you more time but also it islonger before you can walk on the tiles laid.., next morning, so if that is ok then deffo go slow set..

 

[PJPro]

Dave at Tradetiler is actually a TILER.. mr topps is just a salesman..🙂

i know who i would trust and slow set gives you more time but also it islonger before you can walk on the tiles laid.., next morning, so if that is ok then deffo go slow set..

Dave recommended BAL Gold Star. Unfortunately, Topps don't seem to stock that particular variant of BAL adhesive. So which should I go for?

It needs to be good for the wooden and concrete/screed floor, walls as well as suitable for and tanked area of the shower enclosure.