tiling my bathroom - 1st time tiling!!

[Falcone]

Ok, I'm getting my bathroom tiled in about a week or 2. I thought, as I'm looking to get into tiling and do the NETT course in January, that I'd have a go myslef.

Now I have absolutely no idea how to tile and haven't the foggiest how to and was wondering if someone could tell me how to do it. e.g how to start, what tools, equipment etc i'd need to do it. the basics.

There is tiles on it at the moment. whats the easiest way to remove these?

I have taken the shower down and behind it the tiles are cut so that the space for the shower can go up. how do i leave the same shape there, if ya know what i mean!!

Should I watch the video a few posts down regarding how to tile?

Pardon my ignorance but I have no clue how to tile but would like to get a small amount of experience before I go on the course and this is the perfect opportunity.

P.S. its not the whole bathroom just the wall where the shower goes (around 9ft wide and 4-5ft high) and the wall next to that (around 1ft wide and 4-5ft high). Its a very small bathroom

Thanks in advance.

 

[DHTiling]

hi falcone have a look at these they should help you....too much to explain if you dont have any idea at all....dave...

Guide to Ceramic Tile Installation

Tile Walls Interior How-To Information

[DLMURL="http://www.extremehowto.com/xh/article.asp?article_id=60302"]Wall Tile Tips from a Pro | Extreme How To, DIY - Do it Yourself, Home Improvement, Home Decorating[/DLMURL]

Tile Walls Interior How-To Information

 

[Falcone]

thanks dh, i thought there maybe too much to explain it in one post.

I'll have a look at those and hopefully get cracking... :wink_smile:

 

[DHTiling]

If you get stuck don't hesitate to pm me or just ask on the forum....dave...

 

[Falcone]

thnks...appreciated... :wink_smile:

 

[Home Tiler]

Falcone
Do not tile your bathroom till you get back from the course ..you will regret it ...like dh says there's alot to explain..

trust me on this mate

you don't need experience on the course ....you are there to gain it and learn... so forget your bathroom for abit!!!!

steve

 

[McP77]

I agree with above. You don't start really learning until after you've done the course and you'll be glad you have somewhere to tile for a practise go. You'll probably also see too many mistakes after the course if you tile it before.

 

[GazTech]

Good advice fellas

 

[arcadia]

There is good advise here..do ya course first m8 and then have fun in ya bathroom.. .. I am doing me first job this Saturday, and to be honest, i wished i could of had me bathroom to of tiled first..:wink_smile: .. Unfortunately some bugger beat me to it just before i moved in... ..LOL

 

[brian c]

Falcone
Do not tile your bathroom till you get back from the course ..you will regret it ...like dh says there's alot to explain..

trust me on this mate

you don't need experience on the course ....you are there to gain it and learn... so forget your bathroom for abit!!!!

steve

gtreat advice STEVE,do as the man says or you will be sorry.

 

[Fekin]

Yep, course first then tile your bathroom, because theres the possibility that you could end up tiling your bathroom, doing your course and then re-tiling your bathroom again.

 

[weesammy]

go on course first m8.nett course brill.doin ur own job after will help ur confidence

 

[Falcone]

Ok thanks folks. Think i'll give it a miss until I've done the course lol.

I think I'll get ma mates uncle in to tile it, watch him do it and maybe ask him if, once I've done the coursem he'll let me tag along with him for a day or two and show me what he does etc and shaddow him for a bit. wont ask him for pay or that but just for experience etc.

Cheers guys

those links are still a good read.

 

[faithhealer]

Never mind your mates Uncle, do it yourself after your course. Much less pressure doing your own than in your first customers.

 

[alastair68]

leave it until after the course perfect for your first job thats what i did - no pressure of a customer on your shoulder when your minds gone blank and your getting questions fired at you!!

 

[Fekin]

Yep, save you bathroom to do yourself, as once you have done the course you'll be itching to have a good job to get into on your own.

 

[GazTech]

Ok thanks folks. Think i'll give it a miss until I've done the course lol.

I think I'll get ma mates uncle in to tile it, watch him do it and maybe ask him if, once I've done the coursem he'll let me tag along with him for a day or two and show me what he does etc and shaddow him for a bit. wont ask him for pay or that but just for experience etc.

Cheers guys

those links are still a good read.

Tag along with him after course then tackle your own job,no pressure.Tile it in bite size chunks taking it one step at a time and getting the solutions on here when needed....good luck and post some before and after pics on the tile gallery...Gaz

 

[Falcone]

ok thanks folks. Dunno if the missus will leave the bathroom until after Xmas haha. she'll just have to . The bathrooms been needing done for ages so a while longer wont hurt :wink_smile:

 

[Varley]

Good decision Falcone, you will benefit greatly from it and get a sense of satisfaction everytime you walk into your bathroom knowing you tiled it.