Hi! newbie with question.

[s-rly]

Hi guys just joined!
I've got a question (which may sound daft, sorry!)
Im interested in becoming a self employed tiler as a new career. I have done my own tiling and friends etc for a number of years. Is there anything stopping me starting the business staright away?
many thanks.​

 

[faithhealer]

welcome to the forum. Nothing stopping you but I would do your homework via this forum. It's tough out there at the moment and you 'think', you can tile but are you self taught or taught by a pro. Big big difference

 

[s-rly]

hi thanks for your reply.
that is great news!
a family was a tiler and he taught me many years ago
cheers.

 

[CJ CERAMICS]

there is nothing stopping you from starting your business straight away but i would advice you that paying customers will expect perfection everytime
and this can be very different from family and friends, my advice would be to look around for an advanced training course which will explain different preperation
adhesives and their usage how to overcome problems etc.etc. The main reason for this is that learning from your mistakes is a costly way to learn.
this is in no way meant as to question your ability but as friendly advice.
chris

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

I would agree with the above advice, it is hard to become established , especially in the current climate. I wish you luck though

 

[DHTiling]

Hello and welcome..


Nothing stopping you if you are familiar with various aspects of the tiling game..

Substrates and the prep required.

Adhesive selection for various tiles.. ceramics.. porcelains and stones..

What sealers to use and what stone needs what methods etc..

Not that hard really..:smilewinkgrin:

 

[White Room]

Hi and welcome

 

[neil terry]

:welcome:

 

[s-rly]

thankyou all for your comments, a training course is a very good suggestion and something i will definitely be looking into it.
many thanks.

 

[Tenchman]

hi &:hurray: welcome, agree with colleagues above plus add that tools are important as not having the right tools can make a huge difference in how the job gets done.

even things like using dust sheets people expect that you will look after their house etc as if it was your own .

So full kit is a must like using a wet cut for stone & marble ( not a whizzer aka angle grinder) setting up can be costly and at present lot's of tilers are having to cut margins to stay solvent. so if you haven't got a client list with firm orders but are just going in cold i would advise against such a move.

 

[Time's Ran Out]

Welcome to the Forum.
You are obviously going to succeed as you've started at the right place - here.
You can get all the information you need from various threads that have been posted over the years or you can just ask again.
My advice - walk before you can run.
Don't spend a fortune (ie don't get into debt) and save for the tools you'll need.
Treat every job as your own and make sure that you enjoy every aspect of it - especially getting paid.
Don't believe how much you can earn, but earn enough to support your outgoings.
Word of caution - It's great to be rewarded for doing a good job and a job you will enjoy - but there will be pressure to find work, you don't get paid when you are on holiday, you may even get a bad debt customer - but hey nothing is perfect!

 

[Dan]

Welcome to the Tilers Forum, thanks for signing up. Hope you stick around.

 

[Ant]

Hi and welcome S-rly. Good advice from all the above there, as a fellow new starter.

Ant

 

[suave]

:welcome:

 

[Carrie Bloomy]

Welcome and good luck :welcome: