whats in a name

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hi all

general query

do u prefer to be called

tiler
tile setter
tile specialist
or any other tile related name

as mate of mines in the states is a tile setter

just wondering likes lol

andy

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Don't care as long as I get paid!

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I believe we are called tilers in the UK and tile setters in the US. Tile specialist? not for a few years yet m8.

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grumpygrouter said:
Don't care as long as I get paid!

Grumpy

Thats the attitude lol

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Title: whats in a name

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Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum

Start date: Nov 21, 2007

Last reply date: Nov 21, 2007

Replies: 3

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