fast or slow

[smokey1234x]

just wondering how i compare with other tilers.
did a full bathroom walls and floors 300-450 ceramic tiles on sides,brick effect,nothin in bathroom accept bath, shower tray,floor tiles 12in.border tile in shower area.border tile done in square above sinks for a mirror to be fixed 2 tiles inside border and tiled round bath. the bathroom is in an L shape.WALLS 30 S/M
FLOOR 7 S/m
3 and a half days hows this compare to others,fast or slow

 

[Fekin]

I would class that as good going really, full bathroom, 37 total sqm and grouted up and finished in 3 and a half days, I'd say that's good.

 

[smokey1234x]

well fekin i still hav 2 go back and stick a 6m mirror on 2 tiles wat would u recommend.mirror is 26in by 44in

 

[smokey1234x]

would gripfill do the job

 

[myhometiling]

your speed is good, but remember quality & finnish.
do not use grip fill on mirrors can eat through the back of mirror,
you can buy adhesive for fixing mirrors, i use white flexi ady depending
whats in the van. remember 100% coverage on back..


calvy...

 

[Perry]

mirror has to be saftey backed and stuck on with mirror adhesive and suport it for a good few days

 

[Fekin]

Can't it be drilled up... wouldn't fancy glueing up a mirror.

 

[Perry]

work well Fekin adhesive just like Silicon put couple of pices of timber under the mirror and tape it back and let it dry (a bugger to get em off later) :lol:

 

[DHTiling]

If the mirror is to be fixed in the middle of a wall then battens etc cant be used without fixing them.. A small tip.!!.. Use gaffer tape .. top & bottom to hold it ..fix mirror with mirror mate..( make sure tiles are clean ).leave to set and pull tape off..
Trade Mate Mirror Adhesive (White)

310ml. For fixing mirrors, coated glass and metal panels onto substrates. Outstanding resistance to heat and humidity.

• Non-Corrosive
• Odourless

 

[GazTech]

Can't it be drilled up... wouldn't fancy glueing up a mirror.

The secret to a good job in the eye of the beholder is secret fitting....never show screws ( or nails in t/foot's case ) unless really forced into it....Gaz

 

[Perry]

are you saying t/foot would nail it

 

[Fekin]

ohh, poor tysfoot :joker:

 

[brian c]

where is tysfoot ,not seen any threads for a week or so?

 

[NickH]

I firmly believe that everyone has a "natural" speed at which they work, you can try to speed up but you will always revert to your natural pace . If you get quicker with time its generally because you spend less time trying to figure stuff out, you can just get on with it. There are some people that naturally work a lot quicker than others.

 

[Perry]

Nick your so right over the years i have quite a few tilers working for me some have been fantastic tilers but to slow to make any money some have been as good but 4 times as fast Pete