Uh oh he's a plumber!!!

[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

 

[Time's Ran Out]

Now this is the problem with admitting pipe fitters into the lauded ranks of the Tilers Forum. A load of copper pipes being portrayed as a work of art!

 

[Perry]

Now this is the problem with admitting pipe fitters into the lauded ranks of the Tilers Forum. A load of copper pipes being portrayed as a work of art!

He He

 

[DHTiling]

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 View attachment 52130

Not bad for a first attempt .. practice makes perfect :lol:

 

[Kyle87]

Not so much a plumbers job anymore but I still had to learn it in college....

Working with sheet lead. Now bossing and welding rolls of lead is an art!

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

Hi Kyle and :welcome:to TF

 

[John Benton]

The advantage of a tiler going to pipework is the fact that he already has the trained eye for angles and lines, whereas the plumber......well it's under a floorboard and no-one can see it....

I'm sure there are exceptions to that rule and looking at how Kyle has portrayed himself he has a conscience when it comes to the customer. He should do well if he listens and learns, there's plenty to take in and this is the best place for information and help



That's for you TJ

 

[cam_low]

That is sick John! Where is that from? I would love that in the house !!!

 

[John Benton]

That is sick John! Where is that from? I would love that in the house !!!

I can only guess that sick means cool in youngish speakie, just found it on net

http://www.art.net/~simran/Copper/

 

[Stef]

I can only guess that sick means cool in youngish speakie, just found it on net

hahahahahahahaha,

 

[cam_low]

Nail on head it's hot !!!

 

[thompsonbrown]

View attachment 52129
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

Welcome to the forum.
Tiling looks fine,
The only thing i would pick you up for is the pipes out of the floor. (pet hate of mine)
You haven't done any thing wrong, I just think towel rails look better when piped up out of the wall.
Like your self i'm a plumber by trade but struggled to find decent tilers to work along side with.
I'm not saying there aren't any.
You will find a vast wealth of knowledge on this site, by experienced tilers who give up there time freely to help others.
Being a member of other plumbing and electrical forums i cannot say the same.

 

[thompsonbrown]

The advantage of a tiler going to pipework is the fact that he already has the trained eye for angles and lines, whereas the plumber......well it's under a floorboard and no-one can see it....

I'm sure there are exceptions to that rule and looking at how Kyle has portrayed himself he has a conscience when it comes to the customer. He should do well if he listens and learns, there's plenty to take in and this is the best place for information and help

View attachment 52131

That's for you TJ

It will never work.
Flow and rtn pipe legs are crossed.
Also no isolation.
Recommend it be moved to name and shame thread.:lol:

 

[Kyle87]

Maybe you'll prefer the way I piped this one

I didn't tile this job

 

[Lee@emctiles]

Welcome Kyle, If your in need of a tiler more local to you (Leics) let me know, ive a decent contact that might be just what you need.

 

[thompsonbrown]

View attachment 52145
Maybe you'll prefer the way I piped this one

I didn't tile this job

Love it, nice tiling too.
Chrome covers from screwfix 10 for around £3

 

[Kyle87]

Love it, nice tiling too.
Chrome covers from screwfix 10 for around £3

That's soldered chrome pipe coming out the wall. Spent ages filing the chrome off to get a good soldered joint. Nothing bu solder for me in inaccessible areas!!

 

[thompsonbrown]

That's soldered chrome pipe coming out the wall. Spent ages filing the chrome off to get a good soldered joint. Nothing bu solder for me in inaccessible areas!!

Sorry Mate i didn't mean that snap on chrome pipe tube plastic rubbish.
I also use chrome pipe but use these chrome covers to hide where the pipe comes through the tile
Well done for soldering chrome plated copper,
I just file them up and use john guest fittings with a fitted retainer ring

 

[Kyle87]

Nice work there pal

 

[High Peak Tiling]

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:

On that note, A tiler shouldn't TOUCH plumbing..

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Hello & :welcome: Kyle

 

[Kyle87]

Lets be honest. We're all gonna dabble in other trades but we also know where our bread is buttered and focus mainly on our own trade.
These forums are great to learn how to do things properly.

As a plumber I'm not going to get a chippy in to replace floorboards. I'm not going to get a bricky and a plasterer in to patch up a hole after I've moved a toilet.

On the same note I wouldn't expect a call from a tiler asking me to disconnect a toilet/basin for a few days.