tiling as a career

[clo]

I want to learn a trade and was thinking of tiling. A few people have said to me that I would be better off doing plumbing as there will always be more work as a plumber. One of my Dads mates trained as a tiler and has struggled to find work even before the recession
I was just wondering what people on here think.

 

[faithhealer]

Most tilers on here do it because we love it, Plumbing is not easy even though tilers pull them to bits. Either way theres a lot of learning to do, how old are you? have you got the time and the money until you are good enough to earn a wage at it?
Good luck John

 

[DHTiling]

what ever trade you decide to do, you have to be dedicated to it.. or it won't work for you...

 

[Leatherface]

Pick a trade that you think you might enjoy.
If you are genuinely interested in tiling then why not ask a few tilers on this Forum if you could come along and help for a week ( FOC ) to labour and learn for a little work experience.
Sure one or two in your area may be willing to help.
Good luck

 

[clo]

Im 24. I have been applying to both plumbing and tiling companies for apprenticeships. Obviously I would be ok for work while doing my apprenticeship but im just worried incase i get stuck in the future. I have some experience working for a flooring company and enjoy the work so i thought i might like tiling

 

[clo]

I know you are right in that I should choose what I like but there are so many jobs advertising for plumbers compare to tilers

 

[cornish_crofter]

There are two attributes you will find useful for any trade/job

Self motivation

A keen interest in what you are doing

"find a job you enjoy and you'll never have to work a day in your life"

 

[faithhealer]

I want to learn a trade and was thinking of tiling. A few people have said to me that I would be better off doing plumbing as there will always be more work as a plumber. One of my Dads mates trained as a tiler and has struggled to find work even before the recession
I was just wondering what people on here think.

Even plumbers are finding it hard going at the moment mate, and to repeat, CCs comment, self motivation is the key.

 

[george792]

I do both plumbing and tiling and which ever you choose the one thing I found difficult was getting the experience, I trained for two years on a night courses for plumbing and have done a few tiling courses, the problem is training in a classroom and fitting in a bathroom are totaly different, Their are only so many friends bathrooms and floors you can do. Their are a few tilers/plumbers who will let you tag along but you can understand why some dont like to. My top tip which ever you choose is learn as much as you can dont cut corners, learn by yours and other mistakes take pride in your work. And its not a sprint it takes time! all the best in what ever you decide

 

[LM Ceramics]

not gunna lie difficult time to get into the trade and u will struggle to get work if you havent got to dedication and enthusiasum for it i had a busy year last year this month flat on my arse i now thankfully a couple of weeks work booked in after doing alot of ringing around and tons of leaflet drops you need to decide whether this is the life for you you will be struggling to get any type of apprenticeship at the moment