what's the future for tiling??

[SandyFloor]

It's quite big in the US but still to catch on here.

 

[Ajax123]

Jamie Olivers restaraunt was done in it last year. I have to say when done well it beats the pants off tiles :yikes: (did I really say that......) but in the UK I think it will be some considerable time before it poses any threat to the tilers. It is much more widley used outside for drives and patsh and bus stops and such likes.

 

[White Room]

It's like a very posh printed concrete with polished surface

 

[kilty55]

Maybe we could have a poll, courses good value for money? or misleading regarding potential earnings. Or a poll asking is HSE a good thing? or has it just gone OTT?

this is just my opinion,the potential is there to earn 30k to 40k as a tiler yes but you would need to be well established with very good constant work to hit those figures imo,i did a course and i wasnt drawn into it by the earnings i did it because i knew i wanted to do the tiling as a career and i enjoy it,im still her,i think the guys who are drawn in by thinking they are going to be on 3 grand a month instantly soon get a shock and dissapear

 

[suave]

this is just my opinion,the potential is there to earn 30k to 40k as a tiler yes but you would need to be well established with very good constant work to hit those figures imo,i did a course and i wasnt drawn into it by the earnings i did it because i knew i wanted to do the tiling as a career and i enjoy it,im still her,i think the guys who are drawn in by thinking they are going to be on 3 grand a month instantly soon get a shock and dissapear

totally agree kilty! what did you make of the pricing lecture on your course ?:lol:

 

[doug boardley]

hi yorkshire tiling forgot to reply to one of your threads, are you one of the (JOE PUBLIC) before u done your 3 day course.



A skilled trade

cut out the sarcy comments Houston

 

[kilty55]

totally agree kilty! what did you make of the pricing lecture on your course ?:lol:

what the 80 pounds a meter bit for stone? i was very excited at the prospect of it ,:drool5: and soon landed with a bump lol

 

[Ajax123]

future of tiling must include Gypsum based tile adhesive as well

 

[Diamond Pool Finishers]

future of tiling must include Gypsum based tile adhesive as well

that's if the liquid screeds catch big time!!all i hear about is failers and trouble and in our winters the water content is going to mean trouble with drying out!!:yikes:

 

[discountforcash]

Watch out for Magnetic tiles, a bit like a large fridge magnet , they need a flat wall (A FLAT WALL??) to stick a mat too,can be grouted and when you get bored of them they are easily changed , youve been warned .....

 

[Ajax123]

that's if the liquid screeds catch big time!!all i hear about is failers and trouble and in our winters the water content is going to mean trouble with drying out!!:yikes:

you here a lot of failures cos people don't use gypsum based addy. :mad2:

 

[cuttintiles]

if your customer has a few quid then...fibre optic tiles:

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

this is just my opinion,the potential is there to earn 30k to 40k as a tiler yes but you would need to be well established with very good constant work to hit those figures imo,i did a course and i wasnt drawn into it by the earnings i did it because i knew i wanted to do the tiling as a career and i enjoy it,im still her,i think the guys who are drawn in by thinking they are going to be on 3 grand a month instantly soon get a shock and dissapear

I agree 100% Jamie, I have said time after time. Becoming a good tiler, is not about how you were taught, more of a mind set ,attention to detail etc.


I have said it before, I know time served tilers who have spent as much time in this trade as I have (40yrs plus) who are as bad now, as they were in thier twenties.


As you say, a good tiler will always work, and command good earnings. Whether he/she has done a course, or is time served. I have seen many changes in this industry over the years, I have also witnessed a slow but sure, dilution of skills


The one thing that keeps me hopeful, as to the future of this noble trade. Is the young people who are really keen to learn, I have one such young man in mind, a forum member (Neil Terry) Neil contacted me through the forum.


Although he has a full time job, that takes him all over the country, Neil spends his odd days off visiting me, on my jobs. watching, asking questions, and hopefully learning. I am sure he will one day be a first rate tiler. It's a shame more people do not have the same passion.


Sorry if I go on, but I feel very strongly about this subject

 

[user123]

if your customer has a few quid then...fibre optic tiles:

wow...

 

[Colour Republic]

that bathroom is linked to one of the members on here, I think the forum member works with the guy sometimes, can't remember who now??