gamma38
TF
Do it right, or let someone else do it wrong
Exceeding substrate weight limits.
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The D
do it right how i am asking you
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charlie1
Don't you just love it when the customer tells you that its all nice and smooth / flat because they have had it plastered.
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Sean SML Tiling
If it was a nice flat wall id probably use 2kg pm of adhesive thays y I have estimated 3/4 kg
prep the walls to get them flat, then you would be within the weight limit......better than packing out with the adhesive and risk going over the recommended bed thickness..
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The D
Talk is cheap LOL
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DHTiling
Just tile it... as long as it's bonded well to substrate and not loose or hollow.. crack on..
Well all love 100% jobs but in the real world it is not so , you know your limits and what can and cannot be done.
Well all love 100% jobs but in the real world it is not so , you know your limits and what can and cannot be done.
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Sean SML Tiling
Cheers dave. The wall is sound and well secured but was a little unsure.
gamma38
TF
Isn't it, do you get bored easily????????????
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DHTiling
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The D
I’m just intrigued what extra prep you would have me do on a job for the sake of 2kg but if you are just flapping your gums and giving it the big one then that’s ok there are quite a few on this forum at the moment that do not like having there posts queried.
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charlie1
Couldn't have answered it any better, let someone else stick there neck out. If your busy enough and don't need it then let someone else take the risk.
gamma38
TF
Not what i was saying or meaning, your just picking what i wrote to the inth degree, at what weight limit would you deem it acceptable then, if 2 kilo's is ok why not push it to 4 kilo's or 10 kilo's, there is a limit for a reason. Sure i understand you can get away with things but if something ever went wrong you wouldn't have a leg to stand on. To answer your question though, depends on the given job, the situation etc, remove plaster and overboard, stud then board, remove plaster and dot and dab, there are loads of options. As i said most of my customers are more than happy to have the extra prep done, if they are not then i don't really want to be working for people like that.
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Protilers
hahahhaaaha........think of how easy it was if it was not plastered!!!!........he spent money making a mess!
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DHTiling
If i can chip in without being chewed up ... standards are a suggested limit that is deemed to be safe... as a tiler you have to take each job at face value and decide if you are willing to go say that extra 2kg...
Now on another note .. PB these days is a capable of holding more weight than currently suggested in BS and B/gypsum will probs be upping that limit with some luck .
So before knocking back a job , think!!!!
ok just my 2 penneth, will shut up now ..
Now on another note .. PB these days is a capable of holding more weight than currently suggested in BS and B/gypsum will probs be upping that limit with some luck .
So before knocking back a job , think!!!!
ok just my 2 penneth, will shut up now ..
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DHTiling
Let's see how honest you are....
Have you ever exceeded the limit a wall substrate can carry .... even if only by a small amount.. say 2kg's 🙂
Have you ever exceeded the limit a wall substrate can carry .... even if only by a small amount.. say 2kg's 🙂
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Protilers
I have!!!......with no probs........but would not take the p..................................
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mattle40
Yep
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DHTiling
Don't forget to vote 🙂
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mattle40
I'm on the app n canny vote
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The D
Yes I have lots of times but always with the clients prier knowledge and consent
gamma38
TF
I totally agree Dave, but if you install a better substrate it's a win win all round i say. Plus you get the benefit of a bit of extra work, and a customer that recommends you on the basis of being thorough.
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DHTiling
I totally agree Dave, but if you install a better substrate it's a win win all round i say. Plus you get the benefit of a bit of extra work, and a customer that recommends you on the basis of being thorough.
What if the customer will not budge... would you go 2kg over ... I would if i was ok with the substrate prep..
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Protilers
Dave......you know better than almost every single....Moderator, Admin or member of this site........BS is a guideline.......NOTHING MORE......the job I am on at the mo the plasterers convinced the client that the tiler would "WANT" the walls plastered!!!!!!!!.......and they charged accordingly.........thank the gods they are Porcel-Thin from F.E.E.T..........that said BS is a guideline.........
all the best
Lee
all the best
Lee
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The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP
I voted yes, but I will be going to the TTA confession on Sunday. I just hope I don't get Excommunicated.:yikes:
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Protilers
they wont even let me join.......you are.......well you can imagine......hehhehehheee
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DHTiling
Why..?..
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Protilers
because when I enquired I refused to give them finacial details.....and that was that as they say!
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DHTiling
It is only to see which payment band you would fall in :lol: .... but a recommend from a fellow TTA member will help 🙂
gamma38
TF
I see what your doing here :lol:, to be fair i wouldn't nowadays, as i said to deano i made my cut off point and i stick to it. Maybe sometimes to my detriment but most people round my way are more than happy to go with it once you explain your reasons. Plus if you prep it it usually ends up flat, not builder flat
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