How do you set out a full bathroom ?

[Leatherface]

Guys - Bathroom walls ?
just out of curiosity - what methods do people use to set out ? How do they decide where to put their first course of tiles ?
I have my own method & know it works. This discussion may enlighten a few of the new guys out there

 

[sparky]

SO DO HAVE YOU AN NVQ IN TILING NOW OR ARE YOU JUST TRADING PRIVEATLY BECAUSE READING YOUR POST YOU SEEM TO KNOW YOUR STUFF .I AM GOING ON A 5 DAY COURSE ASWELL AND HOPING FOR A CAREER CHANGE ASWELL AS I WAS ONE OF THE MEN WHO WAS DELIVERING ALL YOUR JUNK MAIL IA M A POSTMAN AT PRESENT BUT CANT BE ARS*D WITH THESE EARLY RISES TO DELIVER MAIL NO BODY WANTS ANYWAY:sad_smile:

 

[Leatherface]

No oficially recognised qualifications.
Learn as I go, ask lots of questions, use Technical Dept at Mapei if not sure.
Always try to do things the correct way & use correct adhesive.

 

[Concept PHT]

Best way to go. Thats exectly what I do too. Although an NVQ is very soon on the cards.

 

[Leatherface]

I agree, an NVQ is nice to have, but not essential.
I have never been asked for proof of my qualifications. My work speaks for itself.

 

[Concept PHT]

Essential for big contract work though (CSCS), time is running out....

 

[jamesy07]

Leatherface, you don`t fancy doing a short video clip as how to set out, using the method you use, be good if you could

 

[jackdempseys]

Leather Head You Seem To Be Scared To Get Your Nvqs And Certs, So What Is It With You,are You Like My Grandad Who Goes Throught Life With A Grandfather Pass.
Certs For People In Offices Are A Rose Bush.but People Like You And Me Only Get Them Thou Doing The Job Right.if You Can Do That Whats The Worry.

 

[Fekin]

Leather Head You Seem To Be Scared To Get Your Nvqs And Certs, So What Is It With You,are You Like My Grandad Who Goes Throught Life With A Grandfather Pass.
Certs For People In Offices Are A Rose Bush.but People Like You And Me Only Get Them Thou Doing The Job Right.if You Can Do That Whats The Worry.

I couldn't find anything in Leatherfaces posts that suggests he is scared to get NVQ's \ certs.
He was saying that his work speaks for it's self for quality.

 

[Confiteor]

I am using this: Precision Tile - The Ultimate Tile Layout Design Software

I NEVER pay for software, but that was worth every penny.

Measure your walls, key in the size of tile, and you get a perfect representation of how the cuts will look, including grout (which you can set the width of).

You can draw in any features like doors or windows to check how they fit in too.

If starting from the middle would mean a bad cut at the edge, you can move the tile along on screen to a better place.

It also makes working out the number of tiles needed easy.

You can use one of the hundreds of tile sample or even scan or photograph your actual tile to get an even more accurate idea of how things will look.

For you boys in the trade, I reckon customers would be very impressed if at the estimate stage you were able to show them the plan on a laptop screen or printed out.

Might bag you a few more jobs!

 

[Alan.P]

I am using this: Precision Tile - The Ultimate Tile Layout Design Software

I NEVER pay for software, but that was worth every penny.


For you boys in the trade, I reckon customers would be very impressed if at the estimate stage you were able to show them the plan on a laptop screen or printed out.

Might bag you a few more jobs!

Looks like nice little app to have, I like your thinking about a printed copy in with the quote, customer can see a finished job and would be happy I think.

Like you, I don't like paying for my software just trying to get an .....erm, evaluation copy now

Thanks for the heads up.

 

[Confiteor]

Looks like nice little app to have, I like your thinking about a printed copy in with the quote, customer can see a finished job and would be happy I think.

Like you, I don't like paying for my software just trying to get an .....erm, evaluation copy now

Thanks for the heads up.

I looked around before buying too, but couldn't find it anywhere.

But it works out at only £12 or so and you get an instant download.

 

[Alan.P]

I looked around before buying too, but couldn't find it anywhere.

But it works out at only £12 or so and you get an instant download.

Mmm, been looking myself with no luck, might have to bite the bullet