Thanks Tilers Forum!!!

[bugs183]

Hi chaps just thought i'd say a few words about what i've been up to, as i've been off the forum a bit, i log in and look, but i've not been contributing that much.

I was getting very fustrated with tiling at the start of the New Year, had some very awkward customers and some difficult jobs to contend with. Really felt like i needed to stop tiling. I had also left my cottage in Wales which i built myself and basically was dossing with mates in the Midlands as the recession had killed the trade in Wales, it was all really doing my head in.

I trained in Rope Access work (dangling off buildings, oil rigs etc) as i climb and i know many guys that do it. Well it turns out those guys are so disorganised that i carried on tiling, i'd be broke in no time if i relied on them!!

I've chased up a few commercial tiling leads that have been posted on the Forum and i've had some cracking work. Good clean sites, good bunch of lads and i get paid on time! The icing on the cake was the phone call yesterday where i've been offered a stack of work in Wales so i can move back home, at last!!! Weird thing is my phone has been dead for private work this month, but i'm hearing nothing but positive things about the commercial sector waking up!

So just want to say thanks to the Forum, as it really has made a positive impact on my life, so cheers!!:hurray:

 

[DHTiling]

I know quite a few members have done really well with work from Tilers forums and it is feedback like yours that makes all the yrs i have been here and many others who have as well worthwhile..

Really pleased you are finding your feet again..

 

[Gazzer]

The cream always rises to the top mate.

 

[Andy Allen]

nice one mate, glad to hear your on the up...

 

[Ian]

Nice one fella, I too am very grateful for the work and contacts I've gained from this forum, without it I'd be significantly poorer! It's the main reason I do the moderating, to give a bit back. It's the least I can do.

 

[John Benton]

Pleased to hear it Bugs, he who waits an all that....

 

[Diamond Pool Finishers]

Good on ya Bugs, hope it keeps getting better mate

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

Glad to hear it Bugs, to be honest I can't get the quotes out fast enough atm. I think the press/media have given people the kick start to have the confidence to start spending again. Lets hope this continues.

 

[Ian]

Glad to hear it Bugs, to be honest I can't get the quotes out fast enough atm. I think the press/media have given people the kick start to have the confidence to start spending again. Lets hope this continues.

Funny how people jump when the media say, "how high!". If they'd never mentioned a recession 5 years ago, there wouldn't have been one.

 

[Sean SML Tiling]

Welcome back bugs. Glad to hear things have pucked up and hopefully keep going in that direction for all the tilers. Where in wales was you living?

 

[bugs183]

Cheers all. Ta for the good vibes!!!

My mate said this good summer could pull us out of recession, maybe he was on to something!

Hi SM, my place is on the road that brings you round to the LLanberis slate quarries, i look out from my front door over Angelsey, and i get the most amazing sunsets when it's not raining!!!!
Love it there, lots of things to do, and loads of great mates there, it's an odd place and it's not for everyone, but it's my home!

 

[Sean SML Tiling]

Been to a few places up north and got to be honest it is a lovely pmace compared to south wales lol full of Muppets down here

 

[White Room]

Glad to hear your on the up Bugs...home is where you hang your coat where ever it may be

 

[bugs183]

Taffs versus the Gogs!!! Both claim to be more Welsh than the other.
Mindyou, you have The Gower and Pembroke, both stunning places.

 

[Sean SML Tiling]

Dont forget Newport lol :thumbdown:

 

[AliGage]

Chuffed for you fella. I think work is definately on the way up. The constant diy sales are helping also. I seem to be getting some bette quality of work also. Some nicer products being bought rather than the cheap aisle of Wickes week in, week out.

 

[AliGage]

All the highstreet chains have spent money on improving tile lines this year. In my area a new Topps store has opened. They closed our TCH last year so opened a second unit opposite the massive B and Q that opened a few years back.
B &Q who have just spent millions overhauling their tiling products and displays. Wickes has just followed suit. The only one that hasn't is CTD. But, I think they've improved their deals, supply great value adhesives in Webber, and with the reward schemes. Because everyone else has upgaded their lines, CTD has become more competatively priced with them.

 

[Qwerty]

Glad things are back on track bugs

 

[Peter]

Glad you got sorted Bugs. Sometimes this trade just tests us then rewards when you're least expecting it. Noticed customers not being quite as tight and miserable and happy to spend a bit more too. Public confidence seems to be rising and people willing to spend their wages.

This year definitely seemed to pick up from March/April. Had to start an apprentice full time and another tiler a few days a week. If it keeps going hopefully I can take the other tiler on full time too as he's a great wee tiler and has a love for it.

Not done as many B&Q Cirque this year either and more people opting for B&Q polished porc, so that's got to be a sign of the times at least. :lol: