Tiling a Commercial Kitchen Floor Advice

[gamma38]

Thanks for replies.. Just a couple of more questions..
1) As the floor spans a large area, should i use expansion joints? If so, should they be set at certain distances?
2) Should i use a membrane underneath the floor? ie schluter ditra membrane
3) Do i need to use certain primers on the concrete, or would regular PVA do?
4) Would i need to use stronger adhesives, specifically for a commercial kitchin?
Thanks
Darren

PVA, you definitely need to have a good look on the forum, the fact you are asking that question would suggest to me that you should think twice about tiling this kitchen, and using epoxy grout if your not used to it can be tricky. I would think long and hard as to whether you should be doing the job. Sorry for being blunt ish....

 

[AliGage]

Question 5) should i get someone that knows the answers to these basic questions to do the job for me?

 

[cam_low]

Another builder/multitrade taking tilers work. Im out.

 

[DHTiling]

Thanks for your helpful advice Dave. The total area is 70m2, you mentioned no bays bigger than 45m2. so should i split it into two areas witha n expansion joint?

Ok.. your best bet is to involve a tiler... price the job above your tilers rate.. then pay the tiler for the privilege of doing it the right way and you click for providing a service.. then 2 trades make money and also make contact for future work..

 

[Pebbs]

Calm down for petes sake!!! Darren, has stated he has only done domestic beforehand, commercial work is different, you all know that...and if you have to start somewhere then a 70m2 commercial kitchen is a good start. Darren, I am hoping they will hand you a set of drawings for the floor, and on these will be section drawings of the build up, they want along with a specification. Please remember though, you have probably got to go like the clappers, as they never want the kitchen out of action for longer than necessary. Also you cannot ever afford to make any mistakes, there is no messing around, you have to hit it hard, and do it right. You may want to team up with a commercial tiler, to show you how this type of work is done.

Good luck

Pebbs

 

[Rookery]

Drains - Falls possibly already catered for, you'll have to go and check.
Membrane - Not necessary
Expansion Joint - Depends on the shape, I'd maybe divide into 2 bays.
Adhesive - Weber Set Plus Rapid ECO or similar
PVA - No :yikes: Use Weber PR360

 

[darrenmkn]

Thanks Pebbs, for understanding what I am asking for. I must say I am a bit dissapointed with the response iv got on here. So let me explain myself a bit more. The job I am undertaking is for a charity and I am not charging for this job, I am donating my time for free! I usually would not take on a commercial job like this as I mainly stick to domestic work, BUT they are struggling to find someone so they asked me. I am plasterer and carpenter by trade for 15 years, and the past 4 years been fitting kitchens and bathrooms. Only done small domestic tiling jobs, but i have done many. I know my questions seem basic and trivial to most of the guys here, but I want to check every single detail of what is involved in a commercial kitchen and make doubly sure i get it right. If you cant help, thats fine, but if you can give me some good suggestions then i would appreciate it very much!

 

[darrenmkn]

Thanks rookery!!

 

[Rookery]

As tiling isnt your first trade, you might want to use a slow set if the pot life of about 30 mins is too fast for you. Of course this would mean the floor is out of action for a lot longer.

 

[darrenmkn]

As tiling isnt your first trade, you might want to use a slow set if the pot life of about 30 mins is too fast for you. Of course this would mean the floor is out of action for a lot longer.

Im ok with rapid set, its the only adhesive i use when tiling floors. I know about epoxy grout, hard to clean when dries, so cover about 1m2 and then clean.. Thanks for the tip..