Uh oh he's a plumber!!!

[Ian]

Welcome along to TF

 

[John Benton]

Now let's not waste any bullets !
Any plumber who is brave enough to come on here give his life story and want to learn how to tile correctly, must be of the strength of character to ensure that the job is completed to a very high standard - but then again I've been in the sun all day so I'am not all here tonight!
:welcome:

Sunstroke or caffeine overdose - I know what my money's on

Oh, and welcome Kyle87

 

[CJ]

Welcome along. What tips are you after ? I'd just say don't skimp on ya tools. Good trowels, selection of cutters wet and dry. Things can get expensive !!!! Take ya time, do it by the book and you'll keep a good reputation.

That you trying to flog ya cutter again.

 

[cam_low]

Haha aye I'm building up to it lol

 

[Andy Allen]

most plumbers tiling iv'e seen has been laughable, good to see your trying to do it right, but imo you would be better off teaming up with a good tiler, I know you say you hav'nt found one yet, but he's out there, I went through 3 plumbers before I found a decent one, and we have been working together for over 10 years now.....try putting the feelers out on the forum, you never know..

 

[Kyle87]

most plumbers tiling iv'e seen has been laughable, good to see your trying to do it right, but imo you would be better off teaming up with a good tiler, I know you say you hav'nt found one yet, but he's out there, I went through 3 plumbers before I found a decent one, and we have been working together for over 10 years now.....try putting the feelers out on the forum, you never know..

And likewise the plumbing I see done by other trades and diyers in unforgivable. But like you said I am here to try and do it right. I have respect for other trades and wouldn't claim that I will ever be as good as a pro tiler and the same can be said when it comes to plumbing. People think they can be a plumber because they spent time watching a man click speed fit together on YouTube.

The next high end bathroom I get I will definitely be asking round this forum for a good tiler. I'm in Leicester by the way.

Thanks for the welcome guys,
Appreciate it!!

 

[Kyle87]

This is my first tiling attempt. The tiler walked off the job after doing the floor so I was left to pick up the pieces and help the customer out.

Go on, rip it the pieces lol

 

[Brian the Tile]

how can a plumber be a tiler,beats me,not wanting to sound nasty but when will customers realise that they must be paying more in the long run,plumbers should stick to plumbing imo:incazzato:

 

[Kyle87]

how can a plumber be a tiler,beats me,not wanting to sound nasty but when will customers realise that they must be paying more in the long run,plumbers should stick to plumbing imo:incazzato:

I've told a couple of customers that but they have insisted they want one man to do the job and I have a family to feed so not turning work down.

I never claimed to be a tiler and never will. I'm just here to pick up tips on doing it right.

 

[Perry]

well i know a chippy who is the best plumber i know in a bathroom and he is also a verry good tiler in fact he is better at most jobs on a building site than half to so called skilled men :sofahide:

 

[mattle40]

Welcome Kyle
I'm in the opposite situation, a tiler learning to plumb & gas. I've dropped my wage massively to re-train and run my own business on the side when I can fit things in.
I cnt understand why ur getting a bit of a hard time, when it comes to the crunch wouldn't we all like to have more strings on our bow?
I'm sure ur a decent tiler that just probably lacks the finess of a pro but the attitude seems right to me.
IMO you only have to WANT to do a good job and you will be well on your way.
Hope you aren't put off.
This place is a fountain of knowledge.

 

[Brian the Tile]

hi Kyle87 ,im not saying you should turn work down,just stick to what you know best,get a tiler in and you should make more money and be able to have caviar on the table lol

 

[Kyle87]

Mattle how are you getting on with the plumbing. I'm almost finished my gas course now.

 

[mattle40]

Going good actually, only been with the new lads 3 months but done my fair share of pipe work in that time, I'm enjoying it actually, I treat pipe work with the same respect I do my tiling it has to be neat and set out correct etc
Its very convenient to be able to plumb a bathroom with a tilers brain as I can first fix as I go

A boiler i put in last week

 

[Kyle87]

Good stuff mate