First Paying Job Advice

[david campbell]

plywood floors need at least a single part flexi adhesive where as concrete floors need non-flexi adhesives m8!

hope this helps!

 

[TARTAN TILER]

i Think some of the comments are out out of order ill rember to keep my questions to myself the reason im asking so i dont make a mistake thought thats what the forrum was about.

 

[DHTiling]

i Think some of the comments are out out of order ill rember to keep my questions to myself the reason im asking so i dont make a mistake thought thats what the forrum was about.

It is and just ignore the remarks made.

It is better to ask than do it and get it wrong and liable for a law suit.

 

[david campbell]

any question is a valid question or point of view,some people just get up there selves and think they know it all

people have to start somewhere so don't be afraid to ask no matter how trivial you think it may be

 

[mikethetile]

i Think some of the comments are out out of order ill rember to keep my questions to myself the reason im asking so i dont make a mistake thought thats what the forrum was about.

dont let people upset you tt

your better off coming on here and asking than learning by making mistakes

ask away and we will advise you

mike

 

[TARTAN TILER]

we all started somewhere thanks to those for the constructive advice i do appreciate it.

 

[doug boardley]

i Think some of the comments are out out of order ill rember to keep my questions to myself the reason im asking so i dont make a mistake thought thats what the forrum was about.

keep asking mate, we pride ourselves on our friendly and professional advice, this dictum seems to have bypassed some members at the moment... it'll get sorted, and we are here to help

 

[Gazzer]

i Think some of the comments are out out of order ill rember to keep my questions to myself the reason im asking so i dont make a mistake thought thats what the forrum was about.

Dont let one bad apple spoil it for you. Ask your questions, thats what the forum is for....DIY, Newcomers and Established tilers.....we all need advice from time to time

 

[Time's Ran Out]

i Think some of the comments are out out of order ill rember to keep my questions to myself the reason im asking so i dont make a mistake thought thats what the forrum was about.

You'll have to toughen up a bit to survive in the real world if you are upset at some of the posts!
Everyone is entitled to an opinion and some are passionate about our industry and this could cloud their judgement and response.
Your only concern is to make sure you provide your customer with the best possible job using the best methods and best materials available.
To that end your thread has indicated a lack of basic knowledge which we at the Tilers Forum are more than happy to help with.
Take the advice on offer and within a short period of time you will be among the first to help the next with their 1st paying job.

 

[doug boardley]

well said TJ, just a shame it wasn't worded as eloquently previously

 

[Scott]

Your right Tartantiler we do all have to start somewhere. You need advise hand have come to the right place to get it so your doing ok so far!

Its a shame the course didnt cover more on the different adhesives and theirs uses.But what they didnt teach you perhaps you can learn here.

With regards to the grey flooring upstairs, are you sure its ply and not chipboard? If its new build it could be Safedeck which is a waterproofed chipboard which has had some discussion on here recently and decided it wasnt suitable to tile on directly. You would need to overlay it with a backer board. You could try and ask the homeowner tif they knw what it is. It wont make you sound like a novice as it sound as though it could be a new product.

 

[jay]

the waterproofing may be a laticrete 9240 but as stated above you need to know what the substrate and waterproofing is a bit more info required :8:

 

[buddha1964]

I am a little shocked, the first things we learnt were substrates and adhesives:yikes: You will learn more on here mate, most are very helpful, good luck with your first job

 

[kilty55]

hi tartan,im doing a full stone bathroom refit in a few weeks time if you want you can pop in and ill show you how to use some products,,were using hardibacker boards,self levelling the floor,access panels to be made etc etc theres not enough on the job to pay you on the job but a few hours for a few days popping in mate will give you a good idea on how things are done,pm me if interested

 

[richie b]

good on ya kilty55, tartan i would take him up on that, dont look at it as unpaid work look at it as free training