Random Travertine Mosaic

[beanz]

Has anyone fixed these mosaics before?

http://www.tilegiant.co.uk/tiles/mosaics/travertine-mosaic/random-travertine-mosaic-white.html

I'm not sure how to price them really!?! They look like they're going to be a pain in the proverbial! I usually charge £35 per metre for average/large format stone. Any thoughts?

Cheers
Scott

 

[Colour Republic]

They aren't really random though, despite the name. They are modular. Don't think you'll have a problem with them at all mate

 

[Time's Ran Out]

What size area is being tiled?
They are not large format stone and not really mosaic (although they do come on a sheet) but they are straightforward enough.

 

[beanz]

It was more the extra work finishing the edges on external corners, and not being able to play with the spacing to avoid rubbish cuts. Because there is no flat edge, there will be more work trying to keep the level etc.

 

[beanz]

John, 6 metres. Shower area over bath, and a splashback over vanity units.

 

[Time's Ran Out]

£50 minimum if you can get it for 1 days work and go back for what will be another half day as with travelling to seal them when clean and completely dry. (Total £300 + mats)

 

[beanz]

Oops! Forgot to mention the most critical part!?! Haha! The bath is on the window wall. This is what I meant about the external corners.

 

[Time's Ran Out]

Still just a day's work.
A thick mix of fast set flexible, a few nails, and a wet cutter and your away.

 

[beanz]

How would you finish the external corners John?

 

[Time's Ran Out]

They have a tumbled edge, so cut the back edge; rub it down, and turn the good edge to match the rest.
But the main thing is to enjoy your day!

 

[beanz]

They have a tumbled edge, so cut the back edge; rub it down, and turn the good edge to match the rest.
But the main thing is to enjoy your day!

Thats exactly what I'll be doing, and is what I'm saying about the extra work. I guess I'll have to see how long it takes. I won't be charging £50 per metre, although I get the impression that was more of a dig than a serious response lol!?!

I was hoping for a serious response from someone who's used these mosaics before. I guess I'll just have to lay a few out, and see how the look, to figure out if the spacing can be adjusted, or if I'll have to be very careful with the setting out, as I was hoping to avoid L cuts around the window.

 

[J Sid]

I would say TJ is spot on. A day and a half of your day rate, divided by the 6 m2 to give a Mt rate if you want, plus mats. Take your time and enjoy yourself, it wouldn't be hard. You will find they will all interlock nicely.

 

[Time's Ran Out]

Thats exactly what I'll be doing, and is what I'm saying about the extra work. I guess I'll have to see how long it takes. I won't be charging £50 per metre, although I get the impression that was more of a dig than a serious response lol!?!

I was hoping for a serious response from someone who's used these mosaics before. I guess I'll just have to lay a few out, and see how the look, to figure out if the spacing can be adjusted, or if I'll have to be very careful with the setting out, as I was hoping to avoid L cuts around the window.

Sorry mate if you think I was not replying in a serious mood but I'am not normally that subtle!
You asked, I replied, and if you want serious then catch me on a Monday when the post office is closed for my pension.

 

[beanz]

Sorry mate if you think I was not replying in a serious mood but I'am not normally that subtle!
You asked, I replied, and if you want serious then catch me on a Monday when the post office is closed for my pension.

In that case John, my apologies mate. I often think your posts are sarcastic, but I'm obviously putting my own slant on it as I'm reading it. Often the way when we read things, I guess.

 

[Time's Ran Out]

Very true - the written word is often open to interpretation . As others you need to be covering at least a day and a half at your rate, any more and you may be pricing yourself out of it.