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[Albert]

Hi everyone. First off, love the forum there are some really great bits of advice, tips and ideas. I did a couple of tiling projects in the dark and very distant past. Well since I've recently retired I (sorry she who must be obeyed) has decided that a bathroom redo is on the cards in the near future. I'll have to go for a dig in the toolbox sorry attic to find my tools and equipment. I'm hoping that if I need any advice this will be the place to come.
Looking forward to reading more on the forums. Thanks for letting me in.
Des

Welcome to the forum

 

[Darren71]

Hi all, quite new to tiling but looking to pick up as much experience as I can. Halfway through my nvq2, hopefully college will re-open soon. Any Sussex/Surrey/Kent tilers looking for an extra pair of hands? Own transport/tools/cscs etc

 

[Paul73]

Hi all, after having just been made redundant at the age of 46 from a white collar job, I’m thinking of retraining as a tiler and working for myself. I’d really appreciate any advice please on realistic earnings (have a family to support) , demand for work etc? My plumber reckons the work is there but from having kitchen fitters and plumbers do their own tiling on jobs I have had done in the past, I’m not sure whether this would be the case? Many thanks

 

[Aaron ABR]

Hi guys

Started tiling about 12 years ago and done it on and off until the start of this year, done a professional course and needed a new career. Hope everyones been keeping safe during this whole covid situation.

 

[kbc]

Howdy! New to the forum, procrastinating on tiling the en-suite. Already ripped the walls back to stud, put in new plasterboard and threw on some tanking for good measure. I have basically zero experience, apart from tiling the parent's kitchen floor at the tender age of 17.

 

[KevinTiler]

Good day all. Getting back on the wagon after many years of walk about .Look forward to catching up with new products, accessories and regulations.

 

[ThreeTeas]

Hi, thanks for the welcome. Just a DIY'er looking for hints and tips to make life easier. Look forward to sharing the results and hope you all approve!

 

[hk940]

Hi all;
Just discovered this forum looking for a formula for making some patching compound for a floor job I am doing in my home (350 sq.ft.).
I have been tiling for about fifty years, learning the trade from my father, and passing it on to my son. I retired about three years ago, but have done two bathrooms and an entry for a neighbor (master bath is up next) also some work for a builder up the street.
I have about 20-30 relatives in the tile business.
I live in SW NC, USA and have only a Lowe's near by. The Home Depot is about 22 miles away.
The only patching compound they carry only comes in 7lb tube and is about $9.00
I need to patch some areas of the sub floor, before installing Durock cement board.
Some of the areas are 3/4" plywood over 3/4" OSB and some other areas are 3/4" particle board over OSB.
I was thinking of making some out of Portland, sand and (dry) drywall compound.
any ideas of what ratios, or some other suggestions?

 

[Dave]

Hi all;
Just discovered this forum looking for a formula for making some patching compound for a floor job I am doing in my home (350 sq.ft.).
I have been tiling for about fifty years, learning the trade from my father, and passing it on to my son. I retired about three years ago, but have done two bathrooms and an entry for a neighbor (master bath is up next) also some work for a builder up the street.
I have about 20-30 relatives in the tile business.
I live in SW NC, USA and have only a Lowe's near by. The Home Depot is about 22 miles away.
The only patching compound they carry only comes in 7lb tube and is about $9.00
I need to patch some areas of the sub floor, before installing Durock cement board.
Some of the areas are 3/4" plywood over 3/4" OSB and some other areas are 3/4" particle board over OSB.
I was thinking of making some out of Portland, sand and (dry) drywall compound.
any ideas of what ratios, or some other suggestions?

Welcome 👍👍

is your drywall compound gypsum based. ?

 

[hk940]

Welcome 👍👍

is your drywall compound gypsum based. ?

Yes