How best to Tile a room?

[Flintstone]

I am a bit miffed that MP3 wizard hasn't been back on the conclude this thread and thank us all for the guidance throughout. Even some finished pictures would be nice

 

[WetSaw]

Maybe he's not finished yet!

 

[Italy]

I think the problem is to admit,
they were right, tilers saying:,
not easy work.

All here.

 

[Time's Ran Out]

C'mon it's only been 3 years!





I jest!

 

[mp3wizard]

Hi guys, I've Been trying to login but I've been having problems with the pop up blocker, anyway it's not far from the truth about having not finished, I went on to tile and fit the bathroom, and I only just returned to the floor last Easter weekend, and finally grouted it this weekend, so all tiling has been done on the floor and bathroom. The bathroom was probably tricker than the floor, encountered lots of issues and I was doing it alone, seems like the surface of the wall wasn't even, made it really difficult, so I used 10 bags of slc on it . I had an absolute nightmare trying to get the clips out of wall, I guess I didn't clear the grout lines and it was stuck in adhesive, I had to purchase a small circular saw cutting piece for drill and cut it out/below grout line. I think there were a few different factors that meant I couldn't use conventional tile trim, around window/ alcove, so I've bought some aluminium corners which I intend to fit to cover the shoddy edges. Just finished grouting today, so tomorrow I am planning to have a good clean of floor and wall tiles and take some pics and give back to the community which gave so much to me. Obviously most of my trials and tribulations were on the floor on this thread but it only continued with the walls. I will definitely get some flack for not centering around window and a few end results but the floor and wall is acceptable to me, ofcourse I look and see things and regret this and that but I can be proud that I persevered and have 99% finished just need to put beading round alcoves.

So stayed tuned for pictures tomorrow, would I do it again? No, it's not an exaggeration to say I've been doing this amongst other things for 4 months, what I would do is get a tiler in to do bathroom, not bother with underfloor heating, no mat insulation, no slc, just tile directly on the level surface that I had initially.

So like I said there will be some negativity on some bits but please be kind as I have put blood sweat and tears Into this project.

Speak to you tomorrow, cheers

 

[Old Mod]

Haha fair play to you.
But did you say slc on the walls? Omfg!
Yeah I reckon you might of struggled just a bit.
Look forward to tomorrow.

 

[mp3wizard]

Here it is

 

[Time's Ran Out]

You must be happy!
Well done.
John

 

[mp3wizard]

Happy to be finished! Well almost, got a few tiles to put up next to the door frame when it's fitted, after that just the beading and finishing touches.

 

[Andy Allen]

I must say it looks very good !
You should be proud of yourself.
Well done...

 

[mp3wizard]

Thanks, couldn't of done it without this forum, a big thankyou to all of you, especially 3 fall, local tiler, and others, I have the upmost respect for your profession, what I've lacked in skill I believe I've made up for in determination and hard work and listening to seasoned professionals.

 

[Old Mod]

Must say, against all the odds, you've done a really good job!
Well done indeed!
The only thing that spoils it for me is the cheat on the right hand side of the window. Run a grinder blade down those two tiles and create a false joint and grout them. It will make a huge difference.
But you've done incredibly well.

 

[Mikey B]

Just seen the pictures of the completed job. Well done MP3, it looks good. Be proud of your self for what you've done as a novice. obviously all the professional tilers on here won't be able to help noticing the setting out, especially on the bathroom walls. Starting a full tile off the wall isn't everybody's cup of cup, it is a no no for me, as it results in my opinion, an unsightly cut down the opposite wall. I won't go into 'should have, could have, would have' because I don't want to detract from what is essentially a job well done.

 

[mp3wizard]

Thanks, there is still a lot of work going on so the tiles are dirty and I'm not able to truly appreciate what I've done but hopefully soon I will.

Yep there's no denying that some of the cuts weren't the done thing, but to be honest after spending so long on the floor I just wanted to get it done ASAP without using more tiles on the dreaded wet cutter.

It's been nice to get some positive feedback from people that have helped me along the way, I did hope to get some from some of the negative posters (I say negative as in get a tiler posts) but with the exception of timeless jon I haven't had any, I won't hold my breath!

Cheers

 

[Old Mod]

I won't hold my breath!
Cheers

I wouldn't take it to heart Wizard old chap, there's only one person you have to please, and that's your wife/partner! The rest is gravy.
But do avoid the temptation to rush the end tho, you'll do yourself an injustice.

 

[average]

What an excellent job OP. You have saved yourself a few pound and in the process, you have gained knowledge of how to tile. Yes your no pro but an outstanding job for what its worth.

Now that you did your own job, i hope you dont start undercutting the tradesmen and start pricing work. Because if you do, we'll all be round to your door with for a community beating .

 

[andy8758]

Only just caught up with this thread. mp3wizard that's a fantastic result you achieved. I would have charged you a good few thousand quid to do that for you

I appreciate the trials and tribulations in getting there, but there are a lot worse tiling jobs being done by "professional tilers" in Bath and Bristol. Well done.

 

[average]

Must say, against all the odds, you've done a really good job!
Well done indeed!
The only thing that spoils it for me is the cheat on the right hand side of the window. Run a grinder blade down those two tiles and create a false joint and grout them. It will make a huge difference.
But you've done incredibly well.

Just noticed that after you mentioned it. It catches my eye now and id also do something with it, either use the grinder or put new tiles in.

 

[average]

Happy to be finished! Well almost, got a few tiles to put up next to the door frame when it's fitted, after that just the beading and finishing touches.

Why did you not bead it when tiling?

Can i ask, how much depth have you below the door when you open it inwards.

 

[mp3wizard]

Thanks guys,

Well I did try beading it at the time but the surface of the plasterboard wasn't even, I tried my best to even it with adhesive/tiles but still not perfect so when I put beading in it wouldn't sit flush on the tile.

Well I'm actually going to have a door fitted tomorrow, I've released the raised floor height has caused an issue, so the carpenter is planning to trim down and backfill the door hopefully. The door should open out as the bathroom is tiny.

I'll take your comments on board with the joint, will look at it soon.

 

[mp3wizard]

Hi chaps, long time no speak, after having all the trades in I've noticed some scratches on the floor, some tool marks and also the dreaded hairline crack on one of the tiles, it's an awkward position to replace, so I was wondering if there are any products you'd recommend to fill a crack/chip in tile?

After all the hard work I was fuming when I found out today

 

[Flintstone]

Good evening, is the crack on a cut tile, corner cut ? Unfortunately there isn't a lot you can do about it and it will get more visable as time goes on

 

[Old Mod]

.... it will get more visable as time goes on

Oh you're a bundle of joy Andy!

To be honest, having looked again at what you've achieved, take a deep breath and change it.
You'll be much happier when you do, otherwise it'll drive you round the twist.
And no, there's no repair.

 

[mp3wizard]

It is a cut corner tile, how'd you guess? It wasn't you was it?

Is there a way to remove it easily with the tools I've got? I don't have a dremel,

 

[Old Mod]

It has ufh doesn't it, do you remember if there is any around or under that tile?
If there is, it just became a whole new ball game.
What about the latex build up in that area, much or not?
I don't remember, did you fit an anti fracture mat?