New kitchen diner extension project - large format tiles

[Deleted member 51481]

Hello, my introduction and screed issues thread has probably run its course now that I have bitten the bullet and have a contractor appointed. Now onto the real deal so to speak...
The scope is to tile a new kitchen diner extension which is 30sqm with an l shaped kitchen and island. The room is rectangular with no rad pipes to cut around as the column rads are wall mounted. I have a Weber slc flow compound screed to tile off and 10mm porcelaine tiles that are 800mm x 400mm. I've ever only tiled one tiny bathroom before and it went ok. I even managed to cut curves to go around a toilet and sink pedestal.

My concerns are the size of the tiles as they will not be forgiving but I should have a flat level surface to work off.

I plan to start in the middle of the room and work out with 3/4 blockwork bond. Just so your're aware i also wish to extend the tiles externally but with 20mm but that can wait until the weather gets better. All the same tiles are being delivered in one consignment FYI.

I have no idea on which adhesive or grout to go for so advice would be welcome as well as trade hints and tips.

Cheers
Caley

 

[Deleted member 51481]

A picture paints a thousand words and I will post more when there is progress i.e. the kitchen is in which I'm also going to have a go at fitting. I assume you would advocate tiling after the kitchen installation to save on costs and effort?!

 

[Dumbo]

I would prefer to tile before kitchen is fitted even if you don't do under the units . It's just easier

 

[Time's Ran Out]

I doubt if this should be considered as a DIY project!

 

[Deleted member 51481]

That is interesting but I'm running out of the time as the kitchen has to be assembled w/c 3 Dec. Worktop templating w/c 10 Dec then worktop fitting w/c 17 Dec all in time for Xmas. I (my wife) has accepted the tiling might not some be done for Xmas but at least the kitchen will be functioning with worktops, sink and a tap!

 

[Deleted member 51481]

Haven't worked out the quote function yet but Happy to be advised, should this thread be elsewhere and am I biting more off more than I can chew?

 

[Boggs]

I would prefer to tile before kitchen is fitted even if you don't do under the units . It's just easier

It’s what I prefer to do also.

 

[Deleted member 51481]

Ok then, how long would it take a pro?

 

[J Sid]

30m2 two days

take rad off and drill hole in tile and drop over pipe, don't cut round it and infill the back, please

 

[Boggs]

I would allow 3 days for 2 to complete a floor that size but I’m not a pro as such, tiling would be a part of a complete kitchen as I supply and install.

 

[Time's Ran Out]

2 days !!
I must be slowing down in my old age!

 

[Albert]

30m2 two days

take rad off and drill hole in tile and drop over pipe, don't cut round it and infill the back, please

No rad pipes to cut around Julian

 

[J Sid]

no tea breaks in my working day

 

[Unused Account 1]

Not a diy job mate ,expensive tiles and job if messed up ,nut good luck

 

[Unused Account 1]

Good luck