My first ever tiling job Day 1

[bobbynz]

You've already got the best tool in your toolbox mate...your Attitude
very good Grasshopper

 

[Nick HBS]

Cheers guys.

Well I went round to grout the tiles last night but ran out of grout! I had bought some which should have covered 15m2 but the tiled area was only 5m2 and I had still got about 1.5 m2 to do when all the grout was gone. I felt had mixed it to a pretty good consistency - it went on ok, not too thick, not too sloppy. So what did I do wrong? Anyway, going back on Saturday to finish the final bit.

To be honest, I've had enough of this particular job now and I need to step back from it and decide on my next step. It has been really really tough, both physically and in terms of stressfulness, especially when I've been at work during the day and then going and working again in the evening as I did yesterday.

I think I would do with a couple more friends and family type jobs before I can start even thinking of calling myself a professional and branching out into the wider world.

I'll hopefully get some pics taken this weekend when its all finished.

 

[enduro]

The first few jobs are always the worst...they seem to take forever. Just dont rush as speed will come, just do a good job then jobs will start rolling in.

 

[kilty55]

hi nick,a splashback is a small job really conpared to most tiling jobs

tiling is very demanding phsically and mentally,i would go on further training courses if i was you and as you say then maybe do a few more friend and family jobs if you feel confident enough before going on to do paid work atm

your in the best place for advice though and any questions feel free

 

[bobbynz]

Dont get too discouraged mate.You are up against it at the moment because a)its your first job b)you have to work during the day before you even start and c) your current experience means its going to take you twice as long using unfamiliar equipment and materials , in time you will master your equipment and will be able to guage your materials like addy and grout at a glance.
Anyway, you might change your mind when you have finished grouting, Silicon and polish off. It will look a million dollars and you will be well pleased with yourself:hurray:.
Its been 28 years now and I can still see myself standing back and proudly looking at my first completed job It was then that I decided that this was for me. Never looked back.
After this one, take a break while you plan your next one

 

[Mike]

You've used more grout due to the small tiles, there's lots more grout lines than on bigger tiles

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[yogi19]

Would be good to see the finished product any pics? :smilewinkgrin:

 

[Nick HBS]

All finished. Here are the pics. Hope they come out alright.

 

[Nick HBS]

All finished. Here are the pics. Hope they come out alright.

 

[enduro]

Looks good. Well done

 

[Qwerty]

Very good effort on first job. Well done. How do you feel after the first one?

 

[yogi19]

keep it up mate. not bad. practice makes perfect

 

[bobbynz]

All finished. Here are the pics. Hope they come out alright.

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There you go. Looks great. Hang in there mate .Dont forget to update us with any more work you take on.
Dont be afraid to ask questions here, you'll get plenty of support and encouragement if you do.