Laying 30m2 of 900x600 slate tiles ourselves -- are we insane?

[Ian]

Prices can't be discussed in the open forums, Fluffy. Any pricing for your job can be discussed via private message.


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[White Room]

Thanks Widler, wish you were local (what would you have quoted me, out of curiosity?). Posted the job on the Tilers Wanted section yesterday, and no replies yet, so you are obviously a rarity. I seem to be doomed to the DIY route!

That's why I am doing research by, eg, asking for advice in places like this. Interestingly, the slate supplier's website does suggest PVA, I never heard of SBR before this, but at least now I know that's the way to go! Any other help you can give me, if you are a pro at this?

So SBR to seal the concrete...do I need any other sort of primer after that as well, or is it straight to the tiling adhesive?

I would thin the sbr 3-1 with water to seal the floor.....

 

[veryfluffy]

Prices can't be discussed in the open forums, Fluffy. Any pricing for your job can be discussed via private message.

Sorry! Didn't know !
I had one private message, but apparently as a newbie I am unable to reply. Not sure how this is supposed to work, makes conversations a bit difficult.

 

[Ian]

Sorry! Didn't know !
I had one private message, but apparently as a newbie I am unable to reply. Not sure how this is supposed to work, makes conversations a bit difficult.

Ahh ok, I'll forward this post to admin to see if your settings can be altered.

 

[Ian]

Ahh ok, I'll forward this post to admin to see if your settings can be altered.

You should be able to send and receive PMs now.

 

[TT Tiling]

easy job for a pro , and your get a top finish

 

[veryfluffy]

You should be able to send and receive PMs now.

Unfortunately not -- I have also msg'd Admin, but no reply and no change to settings...so I guess I will just have to make a few more random comments until I get up to 15 posts!

Apologies to this member who msg'd me, I will reply as soon as I can!

 

[kilty55]

hi fluffy,welcome along,laying 900 by 600 slate is not something i would advise done by yourself

i would also suggest looking for a tiler on here and check there work/referances before the job is taken on,with the right tradesman this job will look fantastic...done incorrectly it will be a shambles

 

[veryfluffy]

So how much easier would it be to do the 600 x 400?

Is it just the weight of them that makes this a tough job? What are the pitfalls?

Is there much more to it than adequate preparation, correct materials and tools, attention to detail, and a bit of brute strength?

So far, one reply to my request for a tiler, from someone not exactly in the area...I tried to get a quote from someone local who was recommended, and he's not come back to me.

As I said, I have rather more time and energy than I have funds available, so if at all possible we like to do the job ourselves. A couple of years ago I laid, sanded and finished 30 sq m of reclaimed woodblock flooring -- also a job I was advised needed a pro. It looks fantastic, even if it took a long time and a lot of effort and stress.

 

[AliGage]

Good luck Fluffy. Post some pictures when you've got it laid. We love pictures.