tiles on top of tiles...

[Mr T]

I think its all about knowing your capabilities john... And if the job consists of taking the tiles down and re-boarding on to timber frames... I cant do it or at least am not confident enough to go at it.

 

[Time's Ran Out]

Get a mentor! See if there is a tiler on here who could look at your job and run through it with you ( I know the Sir has had you out but there should be someone else that can help!) She wants the job done and you want to do it correctly so don't give up on it over a bit of preparation.

 

[Sean SML Tiling]

Ars you charging this customer? If not then take this as an opportunity to learn how to re board and learn what consists of prepping a bathroom. If you dont take jobs on you will find it difficult to learn. :thumbup:

 

[Saltire69]

Only problem is Mr T if you want to tile, alot off work goes into the prep before you can stick the tiles up. If someone else is doing the prep fine, but you will find out that most customers will want you to do it.

 

[charlie1]

I'm having technical difficulties replying with quote but that's very good advice TJ. I didn't know you where previously out with ramie, did you enjoy the experience mrT?

 

[Mr T]

Yes sm I am charging but its pennies mate honestly only so I get a drink once the hard works done lol...saltire if I take it il do all the work that needs doing I know exactly what needs to be done to do the job propperly its just I dont have the confidense I would cut the boards to a nice fit and tbh thats all im worried about... Charlie yes mate done a week with him was hoping for more experience with him but I landed some paid work with a builder so had to take it. Hes sound matey

 

[Mr T]

Yeh thanks tj but im not askin anyone to give up there time giving me the answers to my questions on here is more than I can ask.

 

[Sean SML Tiling]

Id still go for it. As long as the boards are the same thickness you shouldn't have any problems. Make sure you have all materials ready before you do the rip out

 

[AliGage]

One thing i have never done and never will do is tile on tile. Rip it out Mr T

 

[Mr T]

Ya win some ya loose some ive told her I wont do it unless she. Has it re-boarded... If she wants it done il have a bash and if not no worries

 

[AliGage]

Fair play mate. Your asking for trouble tiling over tiles in my opinion. Especially as you're just starting out. Don't want your first problem this early on.

 

[prceramics]

legally if anything went wrong its down to you, as a tiler by tiling the wall you are accepting that the substrate is adequate even if the customer insisted and signed saying you advised and she made the decision not to do it properly it would not hold up in court so the buck stops with you , Do it properly, do it once !

 

[ian158]

i've had to rip down tiles that were on tiles and they were on well..very well !...I also rent a house that the landlords builder...rubbish at that, tiled straight over the existing tiles..and they are solid...it can be done..but depends on a lot of factors that you may not know.

 

[Mr T]

Yeh I mean im just not gonna tile on tile and if I mess up the prep il pay for it to be fixed and then il tile... Its a close mate so there wont be a problem only thing is.. The whole bathroom is tiled and she only wants above the bath tiling and shes wallpapering the rest... Can I nock off the area nedds tiling and Re-board or does the whole roon need to be done? Thanks guys

 

[ian158]

so is she wallpapering over the tiles !!!!!