do tiles have a use by date?

[John Benton]

Dolcelatte for grouting every day of the week for me. 2 weeks open time

 

[Mr T]

2 months now - over 500 posts - how about asking Administration to change your handle to Mr Novice Tiler and perhaps in a couple of years upgrade to Mr Tiler.

well why don't you ask admin on my behalf to change my name to that... called myself mr tiler because I was joining a tillers forum.. not because of my experience... 2 months and 500 posts on tiling subjects... I am a good man and try to respect the people on here as much as possible and I have gained a lot of knowledge from this site alone but if you don't like my posts don't look. trying to give my kids what I never had and if I ask some stupid questions in the process I couldn't care less.. one thing I learnt in the last couple of months is not to worry about what anyone else thinks of me... il work for free and il clean out your van but in the end il get there and be successful... amd then I can pass my knowledge on to my lad.

 

[Time's Ran Out]

I suggested this to you 2 months ago and hoped that you would take my request in the helpful manner it was relayed - to avoid your inexperienced replies being misinterpreted by the original thread posters.
To not read any of your posts would mean avoiding all the threads available and as your personal situation is of no interest to me, you can post that in the General Chat forum.

 

[Mr T]

this wasn't a reply it was a question... I asked a simple question seeking a simple answer... and it may of been a stupid one but a couple of stupid questions out of 500 posts isn't going to hurt anybody... I don't want you to avoid my posts I would preffer the feedback from such a timeserved tradesman like yourself and I do respect you for what you are that is why I am here...

 

[Time's Ran Out]

It is not this thread that causes me any concern , it is a personal opinion that you would get more feedback if you presented yourself as a novice first and grow into the role of Mr Tiler.
As for this thread - IMHO tiles have a shelf life but not in the way of a food item ! Fashion and trends dictate how long a style of tile will stay in vogue and for how long. Terracotta had a renaissance for about 12 years towards the end of the 80s and well into the 90s, until it became popular and people ruined it with poor fixing techniques. And I fixed a particularly hard floor tile in a Cafe only for it to last 20 years as the clientele were cyclists with steel toecaps!
So as they say - there may be no such thing as a stupid question , but perhaps you may need to explain your question at bit in the original post .
Good luck with your quest to become the best tiler around - you might make it - but it will be down to you!

 

[Mr T]

Thanks for your opinion mate but im not changing my name instead when im confident enough with the tiling I may consider "Mr official tiler" or something similar. Should of explained myself a bit better in the thread I simply asked if they had any sort of date to be sold... Used by because grouts and adhesives do but looking at it now it was a stupid question lol

 

[stephenoneill]

well you know something at least he is curious about the trade and willing to learn ,keep going mr t you aint no fool

 

[Mr T]

Lmao I pitty the fool!

 

[charlie1]

Mr tiler, I think one day there is every chance you will make a really good tiler and you are correct, there is no such thing as a stupid question. Keep posting mr t! I bet in 5 yr time you will have all the tags, maybe even a yellow one!!!

 

[Mr T]

mate ive worked with one of my main competitors around my local area so I know the competition... Il get there when im ready.

 

[cam_low]

I also believe you will make a good tiler, you seem to have the passion, which is why I made you that offer of my saw, but this question is nothing short of stupid lol hahahaha

i mean this in the lightest jokey way possible hehe

 

[Mr T]

haha I know mate and I feel like a rite mong for askin now lmao!... I genuinely love tiling sir ramic aked me why tiling and i cant answer it i think its bcause its the finishing touch to a room or patio ect... would love to learn o do pool but i doubt theres many people by me who have a pool that needs tiling lmao

 

[Mr T]

and thanks a lot for the offer mate if i could sort the transport i would of come up cheers

 

[Martino]

If you don't use this tile by ../../.. and you need more these may be discontinued!...

Everyone hates a discontinued tile! especially when you only need one!

 

[thompsonbrown]

don't think its too bad a question just sitting here wondering lol

I granet believe travertine manufacturers are looking to issue "use by dates".
But nothing yet "set in stone"
I grout they ever will.
Bloody marble- less if they do.:lol::lol: