Tools for new tilers

[High Peak Tiling]

And don't tip the remains down the sink/bath either when cleaning up, major blockage is possible....

We had a lad labouring for us briefly.. we had 10 bathrooms to tile @ 12m2 each and 1 kitchen backsplash & 4 Toilets @ 35m2 each ... It was made clear where to dispose of the waste gear and grout water by the Site foreman & Myself...
I got called back to the job 2 months later with the foreman and Contracts manager to determine what had blocked a filter system in the drains!!
On arrival the drive has been partially dug up and inspection covers were off...
Due to poor flow on the system (original piping having barely any fall) the waste from addy washouts & grout water residue being sat in the bottom of these pipes had gone stiff, so the drains were backing up!!


Never again... to this day we don't know how you can mistake a big metal yellow skip for a drain !

 

[Dan s]

One tool that gets neglected is a plumb bob only a few quid and great bit of kit for getting a plumb line in awkward spots, and a chalk line to go with it (handy when the lasers batts have died:lol
I recon starting out you should spend £50 or so on a few bottles of good cleaning products heavy and light duty lithofin, hg etc

 

[AliGage]

A carpenters square.

I brought a cheap from Wickes. About £8 i think.

 

[High Peak Tiling]

Got the old Square.
I use the chalk line for setting out large floors with rooms going off it

 

[Paulyboy]

For the price and ease of use and how much time they save i think a laser level is a must to start out. Will all newbies know about flipping the level to counteract the tolerance ?

Good shout......for around £70 you can get a DeWalt self levelling crossbeam laser kit, adjustable pole and clamp included. Shoots a line around 3 walls and a plumb line floor to ceiling....takes the "human error" factor down a notch!!

 

[charlie1]

I think this has been done already but we should compose a list of maybe top 10 essential tools required for most jobs that would fit in your tool bag.

 

[High Peak Tiling]

Ill start the thread Charlie, shall I post it in Arms or public ?

 

[Gazzer]

Ill start the thread Charlie, shall I post it in Arms or public ?

Surely the tools section ?

 

[DGJ]

And in open forums? Not many "newbies" would have access to the arms and is it not to help them?

 

[charlie1]

Ill start the thread Charlie, shall I post it in Arms or public ?

cheers. Open forum, not arms

 

[Gazzer]

Tiling Tools - Tiles | Tiling Forum | Tilers Forum

 

[Clydesider]

Glad its in 'open' - Us newbies don't know the secret knock for the 'arms' yet:smilewinkgrin: . If anyone is interested, the £40 lidl mixer even includes the paddle and a 3 year warranty. ( and for just £8 the mini Laser Level with the tripod was snapped up)

 

[High Peak Tiling]

I think this has been done already but we should compose a list of maybe top 10 essential tools required for most jobs that would fit in your tool bag.

http://www.tilersforums.com/tiling-tools/67165-top-10-essential-tools-any-tilers.html

 

[enduro]

And always check for marks, Scratches dent etc in new baths before you start so YOU do not get the blame. And a good pair of running shoes...As plumbers dont have a sense of humour!! :lol:

 

[High Peak Tiling]

And always check for marks, Scratches dent etc in new baths before you start so YOU do not get the blame. And a good pair of running shoes...As plumbers dont have a sense of humour!! :lol:

Safe on the running shoe side! Plumber for the contracts firm is a heavy bleeder!