floor tiling

[teddyamy]

hi everyone, im about to do my first job as a tiler, ive been given three conservatory floors to do from a local builder, has anyone got any handy tips for me. cheers:wub:

 

[Leatherface]

Take your time setting out to acheive best visual layout.
Use the correct adhesive & grout dependant on substrate & type of tiles - if unsure please ask.
Try and do the best job that you can, even if it takes a while longer - you want to leave a good impression. Speed will come later.

If tiling onto a screed, check that it has been allowed to dry out thoroughly

 

[trevortine]

Good luck with them m8, let us know how you get on, just take your time and make it look good

 

[wivers]

Yup good luck. Like the lads said take your time and try not to panic.

 

[Dan]

Set-out will be key here, if you set it out right it should be a real easy job. If you get stuck just come on here and ask.

 

[Concept PHT]

Good quality setting out and make sure the floors are level, as conny floors tend to be 'walloped' down. Use SLC if necessary.

 

[UKTT Darren]

Easiest way to make money is tiling conservatory floors, 2 min to set out, half a day to tile, hour to grout, 12 square meters £20 per meter plus materials, nice. £240
If levelling, go around the night before, half an hour job, leave to set until the morning. another £75 including materials

 

[Concept PHT]

I could tile conny floors all day long - love them

 

[Leatherface]

Word of caution..
If fixing and in the summer - conny is like an oven, take care not to spread too much grout before you start to clean off - goes off really quickly

 

[UKTT Darren]

As does the adhesive, dont mix up too much at once

 

[Leatherface]

Another tip -if in summer and wearing vest or t-shirt - I always put a bit of sunscreen on - especially back of neck & shoulders.
Have had some nasty sunburn before

 

[UKTT Darren]

Thats because you finish about 2 and sit in the garden for the rest of the day thinking how much money you have just got for little work

 

[Leatherface]

Ha ha - you got me there

 

[Varley]

Word of caution..
If fixing and in the summer - conny is like an oven, take care not to spread too much grout before you start to clean off - goes off really quickly

Good point! Had never thought of that.

 

[Concept PHT]

As does the adhesive, dont mix up too much at once

Speed is the essence here.....