How would you do it ?

[Concept PHT]

Probably raises his floor too much against the adjoing floor i guess? 🙂

 

[sparky]

how about putting a level line all the way round the room then measure from floor up to the line if there is a difference then thats how much the floor will be running out

not bad for a 5 day tiler though eh :shades_smile:the quicker way would it involve a staff by any chance

 

[CON5933]

If the customer isn't havin the walls tiled she/he mightn't thank you for drawing on them...
For a good 'visual' display you can get the nearest level high point on the floor nearest to the radiator and put a tile or 2 (depending on depth)on the floor, stack a few tiles at the low point near the rad and then using a straight edge and level from 1 tile stack to the other would give a vivid and clear picture of the drop.

Failing that.... throw a laser level along the base of the wall..🙂

 

[Leatherface]

If the customer isn't havin the walls tiled she/he mightn't thank you for drawing on them...
For a good 'visual' display you can get the nearest level high point on the floor nearest to the radiator and put a tile or 2 (depending on depth)on the floor, stack a few tiles at the low point near the rad and then using a straight edge and level from 1 tile stack to the other would give a vivid and clear picture of the drop.

Failing that.... throw a laser level along the base of the wall..🙂

That is the way I did it - she didn't want pencil marks all over her expensive wall paper - so laser level & staff.

Dan - it's obvious that by the time that the lowest point was levelled to meet highest, then heating mat, tiles ( 22 mm ) plus adhesive, they would have to take about 400mm off the door & alter the bottom frame & storm guard - The radiator & bleed valve at bottom end would be partially covered & all skirting boards would have to come off or disappear if left on. Also the stone fireplace hearth would disappear.

 

[kapitan]

leatherface you dont need to level the floor m8!! you can tile to the run of room , it simply isnt practical to level every floor square with walls and as for ufh if u want to cover before tiling skin over with adhesive !!

 

[Concept PHT]

Get a spirit level (y), centre the bubble at the estimated highest point of the room, measure with a rule the distance between the level and floor (x).

Then measure the length of the level. If your using a 1m level, then the floor runs out 1y=x.

In other words, if the floor ran for 3m and for every 1m there was a fall of 2mm, then the total fall would be 6mm. (3y=3x)

This is assuming that the floor ran off constantly with no dips in the middle.

Easier done than said 😉

 

[Leatherface]

Kapitan
Could do - but can't be arsed. If it won't self level over heating then really can't be bothered. Have done this before - it's an absolute pain trying to spread adhesive over the mat ( Properly ) so as not to leave any air pockets and also leave a good surface to tile onto. Also too much risk damaging the cable.

Concept ???
Sounds a strange way - not knocking it though, if it works for you then fine.
Find my way easier.
Regards N
🙂

 

[kapitan]

you can tile directly over ufh! i use a heavy thickbed trowel and if the substrate is cement use a pourable sp adhesive, works a treat!!

 

[Leatherface]

Yes I know - have done that. Prefer not to, always like to self level. Had one job when I accidentaly nicked the mat with my trowel, cost me dear :icon8: . Always play safe since.

 

[Concept PHT]

The laser way is easiest, but a quick way to show the customer on the quote is the way I just said. Not as accurate as i previously mentioned.

🙂