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[alberttrotter1]

Paul sh,
Thanks for putting this thread up.
Friday night i did an estimate for a full bathroom, A full shower room and a kitchen floor with a full splash back. The walls total 40sqms using porcelain tiles (18x12) and porcelain 12x12 flooring (Total area = about 15 sqms). Tanking is possibly wanted in the shower room with a splashback equivalent in the bathroom.
The problem i have is that i have'nt handled a tile bigger than an 10x10 for a floor on my training course (which i completed on friday 1st June)and this couple want bigger going up the walls.
The main thing in my favor, is that they cant get a tiler for another 5 weeks, but as their just starting out, they want to get the price down.
The house is going through a full re-developement and because i still work full time, i will have to do the work around my shifts, which they are happy for me to do.
I really dont want to lose the fantastic opportunity, because this will test every single thing i've been taught. but the last thing i need is to be putting in the cuts by the ceiling and have the whole thing crash into their brand new "P" shaped bath.
Having read the replies you have recieved, I'm wondering if i can possibly do this job, knowing that it will either make me or break me.
If anybody on this forum can help and advise, i would be extremely grateful.
Talk about- 2 buses coming along at the same time.
Regards
Alberttrotter.
PS.
I am in discussion with another tiler with reference to passing the job on (Hornchurch,Essex)

 

[Varley]

It sounds like quite a big job for you to be working around shifts but if the customer is happy for you to do that then great, go for it mate. The reason paul sh was concerned was because he had never fitted natural stone tiles, as these are slightly different to ceramics or unpolished porcelain. The size of tiles you have described are becoming more common in the domestic market nowadays. If you feel confident enough then this is too big an opportunity to pass up.

 

[DHTiling]

as varly sez to big to miss, if u want to be a tile fixer take the job, then take ur time and show wot ur made of.. good luck dave....

 

[DevonR]

Albert, once again you have your training and you need to start to use it. No doubt you may be bricking it but this is an excellent opportunity du eto the couple being prepared to allow you to do the job slowly. You'll learn so much on this job and you always have us if the going gets tough. Don't pass on this as you will regret it and you may never get the chance to build your skills on the job like this again.
Take your time have confidence in yourself and I'm sure you'll deliver the goods. If you manage this just think of the possibilities for the future, not to mention the reccomend you'll get.

 

[GazTech]

If worried that customer will think you are too slow,turn up and tell them youv'e pulled your back and are in pain,but don't want to let them down! might get lots of sympathy

 

[wivers]

Like i said to Paul. Sometimes it is worth going halfs with another more experienced tiler. You do not have to give the whole job away, just split it and act to the customer as if you have people who work for you. This way you finish the job in half the time and get shown by the other tiler exactly how it should be done. Just explain to the other tiler the situation before hand and i'm sure they will have no problems with it. This is a tried and tested method not just one of my crazy idea's 🙂

 

[Varley]

If worried that customer will think you are too slow,turn up and tell them youv'e pulled your back and are in pain,but don't want to let them down! might get lots of sympathy

Why you sly, manipulative cunning little devil you...I LIKE IT!

Top tip from Gaz@Topps :wink_smile:

 

[wivers]

He's been trying that on wiv his Mrs for years but it aint worked.

"gazza darling can you come help me wiv the dishes"

"Okay Peg, but my back really bad so i'm only doing it coz i love you so much and want nothing more in the world but to please you..... i don't even want any sexual favours in return???!!"

"Well thats good you bloody lazy git coz you aint gonna get any! and when you've done these you can pick up all those empty Guiness cans that are scattered all around the PC , or you'll be sleeping outside wiv Fido again!!!!"

"Yes dear".

 

[postie]

Did you guys do these 2 jobs or did you pass them on.

 

[GazTech]

He's been trying that on wiv his Mrs for years but it aint worked.

"gazza darling can you come help me wiv the dishes"

"Okay Peg, but my back really bad so i'm only doing it coz i love you so much and want nothing more in the world but to please you..... i don't even want any sexual favours in return???!!"

"Well thats good you bloody lazy git coz you aint gonna get any! and when you've done these you can pick up all those empty Guiness cans that are scattered all around the PC , or you'll be sleeping outside wiv Fido again!!!!"

"Yes dear".

Have you got CCTV trained on my house Wivs ?????😕