Nervous taking this job on...

[grumpygrouter]

As already advised i would use a rapid set flexible.

A tip for you on levelling the floor, if using a leveling compound as I would imagine you would be, then it is possible to use a straight edge to pull off the floor perfectly level and flat, basically as soon as you can walk on it without you marking it, but before it is set.

Use the longest straight edge you can get in the room, i have one 2.4 metres long for this. Obviously use in conjunction with your level.

I would say go for the job! The tiles are only 400*400 so shouldn't be too hard. I recently did a job with 600*600 and it looked fab down. Best of luck!

Nice tip Strongboes.

Grumpy

 

[Grace'sDad]

Yup, the porcelain needs sealing. I pointed out that it's pretty high maintenance (cheap black Chinese imports) and the slippery when wet factor. Now she is thinking of changing tiles altogether.

As for levelling, the kitchen is not huge and has a central island, also it leads through into a utility room so I won't be able to drag a straight edge. I'm a pretty handy plasterer though so I can float the floor as I have in the past and achieve a nice smooth, flat surface.

I know I can get a good finish. My concern was that she seems to be very fussy, telling me about her displeasure with the non-round cut of her island worktop (looked fine to me!)

Now we've discussed it in detail I think we are both happier.
Guess this shows the importance of good open communication eh?

I've also been asked to stay on after and tile the bathroom and new conservatory - RESULT!!!

 

[penno]

Can you take out the central island mate? I have just done my first granite job of 600 x 600 which was a large kitchen with an island in the middle. bit of a fiddle but managed to take the island out which saved a lot of work (pain in the arse as it had 3 sockets wired to it) but worth it.
Get some suckers for lifting them up to check bedding 🙂

 

[Grace'sDad]

Penno, nope cant take the island out. It's a really heavy duty kitchen and the muppets who installed it plumbed everything in with solvent weld. (it has the sink / waste disposal set in)

I spose I could take it out, but weighing things up, it'll be easier to remove the end panels and go under and round.

Suckers - definitely!

 

[daveshack]

Thoings?

 

[TilingLogistics]

If she wants a monolithic floor look I would try and get her to change to marble or granite. Then persuade her to get it laid by you and ground in situ. I think it sounds as if the only way she will be happy:yes:

Kev

 

[grumpygrouter]

Thoings?

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