Thanks Tilers Forum!!!

[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: