Weight limit

[Sean SML Tiling]

If it was a nice flat wall id probably use 2kg pm of adhesive thays y I have estimated 3/4 kg

 

[Andy Allen]

If it was a nice flat wall id probably use 2kg pm of adhesive thays y I have estimated 3/4 kg

prep the walls to get them flat, then you would be within the weight limit......better than packing out with the adhesive and risk going over the recommended bed thickness..

 

[The D]

Do it right, or let someone else do it wrong

Talk is cheap LOL

 

[DHTiling]

Just tile it... as long as it's bonded well to substrate and not loose or hollow.. crack on..

Well all love 100% jobs but in the real world it is not so , you know your limits and what can and cannot be done.

 

[Sean SML Tiling]

Cheers dave. The wall is sound and well secured but was a little unsure.

 

[gamma38]

Talk is cheap LOL

Isn't it, do you get bored easily????????????

 

[DHTiling]

Talk is cheap LOL

Isn't it, do you get bored easily????????????

Ding Ding round 1 .. :lol:

 

[The D]

Isn't it, do you get bored easily????????????

I’m just intrigued what extra prep you would have me do on a job for the sake of 2kg but if you are just flapping your gums and giving it the big one then that’s ok there are quite a few on this forum at the moment that do not like having there posts queried.

 

[charlie1]

Do it right, or let someone else do it wrong

Couldn't have answered it any better, let someone else stick there neck out. If your busy enough and don't need it then let someone else take the risk.

 

[gamma38]

I’m just intrigued what extra prep you would have me do on a job for the sake of 2kg but if you are just flapping your gums and giving it the big one then that’s ok there are quite a few on this forum at the moment that do not like having there posts queried.

Not what i was saying or meaning, your just picking what i wrote to the inth degree, at what weight limit would you deem it acceptable then, if 2 kilo's is ok why not push it to 4 kilo's or 10 kilo's, there is a limit for a reason. Sure i understand you can get away with things but if something ever went wrong you wouldn't have a leg to stand on. To answer your question though, depends on the given job, the situation etc, remove plaster and overboard, stud then board, remove plaster and dot and dab, there are loads of options. As i said most of my customers are more than happy to have the extra prep done, if they are not then i don't really want to be working for people like that.

 

[Protilers]

hahahhaaaha........think of how easy it was if it was not plastered!!!!........he spent money making a mess!

 

[DHTiling]

If i can chip in without being chewed up ... standards are a suggested limit that is deemed to be safe... as a tiler you have to take each job at face value and decide if you are willing to go say that extra 2kg...

Now on another note .. PB these days is a capable of holding more weight than currently suggested in BS and B/gypsum will probs be upping that limit with some luck .


So before knocking back a job , think!!!!


ok just my 2 penneth, will shut up now ..

 

[gamma38]

If i can chip in without being chewed up ... standards are a suggested limit that is deemed to be safe... as a tiler you have to take each job at face value and decide if you are willing to go say that extra 2kg...

Now on another note .. PB these days is a capable of holding more weight than currently suggested in BS and B/gypsum will probs be upping that limit with some luck .


So before knocking back a job , think!!!!


ok just my 2 penneth, will shut up now ..

I totally agree Dave, but if you install a better substrate it's a win win all round i say. Plus you get the benefit of a bit of extra work, and a customer that recommends you on the basis of being thorough.

 

[DHTiling]

I totally agree Dave, but if you install a better substrate it's a win win all round i say. Plus you get the benefit of a bit of extra work, and a customer that recommends you on the basis of being thorough.

What if the customer will not budge... would you go 2kg over ... I would if i was ok with the substrate prep..

 

[gamma38]

What if the customer will not budge... would you go 2kg over ... I would if i was ok with the substrate prep..

I see what your doing here :lol:, to be fair i wouldn't nowadays, as i said to deano i made my cut off point and i stick to it. Maybe sometimes to my detriment but most people round my way are more than happy to go with it once you explain your reasons. Plus if you prep it it usually ends up flat, not builder flat