tools.......needed for newbie...

[DHTiling]

What would you say are the tools that a new tiler will need in his/her tool kit......and lets be serious not silly..this can be good advise for them...:grouphug:


I,ll start it off....

Tape measure.........

 

[tiler burden]

hi

thought i'd have a go at this thread seeing as i have been there and now going there again??

bucket trowel
gauging trowel
3mm mosaic trowel
6mm 100% wall trowel
10mm 100% radius floor trowel
5m tape measure
stanley knife
junior hacksaw and mitre block
decent set of general purpose nippers
knee pads
a dry cutter upto 600mm (10mm cutter for porcelain)
a wet cutter (something like a 79 pound plasplugs master tiler to start with)
a wash boy and grouting float and sponges
china markers, and a carpenters pencil
levels minimum boat level, 3ft and 6ft
a 14v cordless drill (for mixing and drilling applications)
gorilla bucket and general purpose water buckets
chalk line
a lump hammer and assorted bolsters
protective glasses and rubber gloves
a selection of drill bits (365 diamond bathroom fitters kit ;0) )
an extension lead
hand saw (for cutting ply)
couple of screw drivers
a marking gauge and blank paper for working out cuts around obstacles
mastic gun, water sprayer, rubber mastic scraper/smoother.

i'll leave it there, hope it helps. i would definately say the above are essentials...

 

[wayne]

angle grinder with diamond blade

 

[tops111]

Kettle and radio!:yes:

 

[Dan]

Similar thread here too guys: http://www.tilersforums.com/tiling-tools/186-tiling-tools-starter-kit.html But keep this one going if you wish.
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hi

thought i'd have a go at this thread seeing as i have been there and now going there again??

bucket trowel
gauging trowel
3mm mosaic trowel
6mm 100% wall trowel
10mm 100% radius floor trowel
5m tape measure
stanley knife
junior hacksaw and mitre block
decent set of general purpose nippers
knee pads
a dry cutter upto 600mm (10mm cutter for porcelain)
a wet cutter (something like a 79 pound plasplugs master tiler to start with)
a wash boy and grouting float and sponges
china markers, and a carpenters pencil
levels minimum boat level, 3ft and 6ft
a 14v cordless drill (for mixing and drilling applications)
gorilla bucket and general purpose water buckets
chalk line
a lump hammer and assorted bolsters
protective glasses and rubber gloves
a selection of drill bits (365 diamond bathroom fitters kit ;0) )
an extension lead
hand saw (for cutting ply)
couple of screw drivers
a marking gauge and blank paper for working out cuts around obstacles
mastic gun, water sprayer, rubber mastic scraper/smoother.

i'll leave it there, hope it helps. i would definately say the above are essentials...

A website! :0) (and one that pays for its self quickly! from me) lol
And customers. Although they're not all tools lol.

 

[charlie1]

a car with a big boot (just to get started)

 

[Dan]

eeerm,

perhaps not quite tools but certainly costs to consider....

- Accountant (or somebody quick at math's to help you out with your tax/vat or whatever applies)
- Business Cards
- Leaflets maybe, if that's your thing.

And at no cost but essential.

- A range of trade accounts untill you've found the right supplier that's giving you a good deal and the relationship is good. (finding the right balance can be hard.)
- A bit of a business / marketing plan.
- Some niche blurb to learn and give the customers when you're measuring up and offering an esimate.
- a listing on websites such as FindTrustedTradesmen.co.uk - Find tilers, plumbers, plasterers, electricians, builders, bathrooms specialists and more. (but never ever pay for this sort of service / listing) there are loads of sites like this popping up now but the ones that charge you don't always provide 'the goods'. FTT has proven time and time again, a good listing will rank for your area.

 

[DHTiling]

Dust sheets...........for carpets, w/tops , baths....etc...

 

[Dan]

Original list updated....

ADDITION TO THE POST - 20/11/2007 - JUST ADDING THE REST OF THE TOOLS.
1. u-notched trowel for floors
2. v-notched trowel for small wall tiles
3. 6mm sq.notched trowel
4. 8mm sq. notched trowel
5. 10mm sq. notched trowel
6. 13mm sq. notched trowel
7. margin trowel
8. grout float
9. sponges
10. buckets
11. decent wet saw(Rubi or similar)
12. Rubi ts-50 plus tile cutter(or similar)
13. mixing paddle
14. dust sheets
15. stair dust sheets
16. slow mixer(corded drill) for powder adhesive
17. Diamond core drill set 6mm 8mm 16mm 30mm 40mm for all tiles www.365drills.com
18. Rubi tile nippers(or similar)
19. Eye protection - for those cheeky lilttle splinetrs that always land in your eye from the wet cutter
20. Metal snips - for trimming and cutting the beads
21. Small hand saw and mitre block (with a 'c' clamp if fitting to a work bench)
22. Tile File
23. Assorted screwdrivers for plug sockets / random screws in walls
24. Stanley Blade - for sharpening your pencil!! and a million other things....
25. Wash Boy and Sponge
26. Hosepipe
27. Extension Cable
28. Bucket Trowel - for scraping out the last bit of adhesive
29. A couple of spirit levels
30. A couple of wooden batons and assorted screws
31. A decent tape measure.
32. A sweat rag stuffed in the same pocket as your sense of humour.....
33. Profile gauge?? - paper pencil scissors.
34. white pencil (for slate/effect)
35. knee pads (one that fit into trouser pockets are good)
36. cordless drill, assorted masonary bits, wall plugs.
37. ****RADIO****
38. no 1 on list kettle
39. Dustpan and brush
40. transport
41. combi vac,
42. rubber gloves (black grout)
43. towels.
44. a decent stud detector
45. and ere, a selection of spacers come in handy.
46. cheap camera or phone for pics for ya portfolio
47. A couple of levels.... and maybe a couple of edges too.
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bucket trowel
gauging trowel
3mm mosaic trowel
6mm 100% wall trowel
10mm 100% radius floor trowel
5m tape measure
stanley knife
junior hacksaw and mitre block
decent set of general purpose nippers
knee pads
a dry cutter upto 600mm (10mm cutter for porcelain)
a wet cutter (something like a 79 pound plasplugs master tiler to start with)
a wash boy and grouting float and sponges
china markers, and a carpenters pencil
levels minimum boat level, 3ft and 6ft
a 14v cordless drill (for mixing and drilling applications)
gorilla bucket and general purpose water buckets
chalk line
a lump hammer and assorted bolsters
protective glasses and rubber gloves
a selection of drill bits (365 diamond bathroom fitters kit ;0) )
an extension lead
hand saw (for cutting ply)
couple of screw drivers
a marking gauge and blank paper for working out cuts around obstacles
mastic gun, water sprayer, rubber mastic scraper/smoother.
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- Accountant (or somebody quick at math's to help you out with your tax/vat or whatever applies)
- Business Cards
- Leaflets maybe, if that's your thing.

And at no cost but essential.

- A range of trade accounts untill you've found the right supplier that's giving you a good deal and the relationship is good. (finding the right balance can be hard.)
- A bit of a business / marketing plan.
- Some niche blurb to learn and give the customers when you're measuring up and offering an esimate.
- a listing on websites such as FindTrustedTradesmen.co.uk - Find tilers, plumbers, plasterers, electricians, builders, bathrooms specialists and more. (but never ever pay for this sort of service / listing) there are loads of sites like this popping up now but the ones that charge you don't always provide 'the goods'. FTT has proven time and time again, a good listing will rank for your area.
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A website! :0) (and one that pays for its self quickly! from me) lol
And customers. Although they're not all tools lol.
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angle grinder with diamond blade

 

[DHTiling]

This tools is very handy for large format tiles....

Double Suction Lifter

Excellent quality, heavy-duty Suction Lifter. For lifting, carrying and positioning glass, sheet material, marble etc. With 115mm dual gripping rubber pads for maximum hold.

• ABS Construction

 

[sweaty sock]

when starting out get down to dunnes stores and get many many pairs of cheapo jeans to catch all that low flying adhesive and grout and best of all to attaract Silicon - i'm sure a couple of my jeans are now 100% waterproof because clear Silicon likes me:ninja:

 

[tops111]

Another handy piece of kit are cheap washing up sponges.The ones with the scourer on one side. Strong enough to take dry grout residue off on final polish but can use hard enough knowing the tile wont scratch( unless youve got arms like popeye and i aint!!)

 

[BuyBrandTools]

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[tilinga2z]

Not quite a tool but something needed none the less and probably the one thing that has saved me the most time of all a Sat Nav

 

[DHTiling]

i have a tomtom..valuable piece of kit....