job today,

[Stef]

thank you guys... as I have managed to fix a baton for the shower enclosure and tile, there is already a set height for the tiles it is 150mm from the floor to the first grout joint I think either cut in the first row or cut some timber to the exact height cheers lads just want to go a bit quicker doubt I will manage to get all of the walls done but majority will make me very happy. I would have much preferred to rip the lot out as I would have been able to make quick decision rather than faff about but as I have never even tiled on tile it is all new to me. don't plan on doing it ever again lol.

So you were drilling through the original tiles that were already fixed?
Why did you not go through the grout lines or wasn't that an option?

 

[Mr Tiler]

it wasn't an option due to the height I had set out matey would of had to drastically adjust the height of the baton. my diamond core bits just melted in the end it was a spade shaped bit from tile choice that saved the day

 

[Stef]

it wasn't an option due to the height I had set out matey would of had to drastically adjust the height of the baton. my diamond core bits just melted in the end it was a spade shaped bit from tile choice that saved the day

Buy them spades from ScrewFix Ash, think they are back down to £6.00 for the 3 sizes, I've used them for years.
Should have just stuck a masonry bit onto a hammer drill & went for it, any damage would have been probably hidden.

 

[Mr Tiler]

I have a tile masonry bit mate barely scratched the surface lol basically grazed the face and then went in with the spade. il have a loot at those mate thanks. just wish I had more experience with these tiles feel a bit of a muppet sitting there with the gaffa standing over me saying its like the council one watching the other trying to suss it out lol

 

[Gazzer]

What core drills were they that melted and were you keeping them cool with water ?

 

[cam_low]

keep at it Mr TeaBag, this is what its all about!!! if it was easy everyone would do it !

 

[Mr Tiler]

What core drills were they that melted and were you keeping them cool with water ?

I couldn't Neale the tiles were on the wall so couldn't do that sponge squeeze, they were ats I am not blaming them though was purely my inexperience with such a hard tile I have never had this problem to date and ive done some decent sized tile.

 

[Mr Tiler]

keep at it Mr TeaBag, this is what its all about!!! if it was easy everyone would do it !

thank you cam oh I am not stopping now lol too late to look back my freind

 

[Stef]

I couldn't Neale the tiles were on the wall so couldn't do that sponge squeeze, they were ats I am not blaming them though was purely my inexperience with such a hard tile I have never had this problem to date and ive done some decent sized tile.

Hold the sponge on top of the core when cutting in situ & plunge into a bucket of water every 10-15 seconds to really cool down.

 

[cam_low]

you can invest in my monty if you want. ive never had a single tile become a problem with it ! £70 posted ! 63 masterpiuma !

 

[Time's Ran Out]

This thread will end in tears!

 

[Mr Tiler]

hi guys well I mastered the cutter today! lol also here's a couple of pics of the job so far. cheer for the advice last night.

 

[Mr Tiler]

oh and [MENTION=29939]Stef[/MENTION] , I went to screfix on the way, and those spade bits just obliterated when I tried drilling through mate haha

 

[Chalker]

oh and @Stef , I went to screfix on the way, and those spade bits just obliterated when I tried drilling through mate haha

4mm Irwin cordless bit, then open out with a 7 mm.
use on slow speed with no hammer.

 

[Brian the Tile]

your speed will come later at the moment you just need to make sure the job is spot on ,im sure your customers would sooner have a nice job than a rushed **** up, glad you mastered the cutter

 

[Mr Tiler]

4mm Irwin cordless bit, then open out with a 7 mm.
use on slow speed with no hammer.

cheers paul

 

[Mr Tiler]

your speed will come later at the moment you just need to make sure the job is spot on ,im sure your customers would sooner have a nice job than a rushed **** up, glad you mastered the cutter

yeh I said to the chap today im not very fast just making sure its bang on for him. but he knows I havnt been doing it long anyway, hes happy with my work met there bathroom and kitchen fitters today too seem like nice lads they comment on my ts60 I was like 'yeh, that's me' haha

 

[Brian the Tile]

yeh I said to the chap today im not very fast just making sure its bang on for him. but he knows I havnt been doing it long anyway, hes happy with my work met there bathroom and kitchen fitters today too seem like nice lads they comment on my ts60 I was like 'yeh, that's me' haha

good luck hope all goes well for ya

 

[Mr Tiler]

thank you mate

 

[Diamond Pool Finishers]

Good luck T

 

[Stef]

Good on ya Ash & a big well done. It's looking good.
As said try & forget about speed just now Ash, it will come, you won't get kicked out of someone's house for being slow but you will for putting out rubbish work.
Always tile as if its in your own house & if your not happy with it then your customers might not be also.

 

[Stef]

oh and [MENTION=29939]Stef[/MENTION] , I went to screfix on the way, and those spade bits just obliterated when I tried drilling through mate haha

Might be going too heavy with those m8, they work!!!!

 

[thompsonbrown]

Nice to see you getting work in Ash.
I know its unpaid but your now out there meeting tile suppliers and installers and gaining valuable experience.
Hope it all works out well matey.

 

[jonnyc]

good on yer mate.
if your labour is free just remember you have nothing to loose and everything to gain.
do not give up.its experience and time you need and this is the start.

 

[Mr Tiler]

thanks guys, this bay is free but the rest are paid, if they want me back that is lol. I will say this though and im not boasting. my tiling is better than the tiles I am tiling over I don't know if its down to the brick bond pattern and the tiles were bowed but there is a lot of lippage. mine is minimal been checking it with my level as I go.