Which is the best way to tile over electric UFH system ?

[DHTiling]

Who dictated the price.. you or the customer..?

 

[Gazzer]

It beats me why people think its cheaper to use adhesive...after all that adhesive has to fill in between the wires and over , then you need a thickness of adhesive for the tile. If you slc you do that and it fills in all voids, gets you a nice flat floor and the tiling process is far superior let alone quicker.
It seems to me that the clients think that slc ( the compound itself) is an extra expense. You either pay for SLC or extra adhesive...so ok there is a labour price to factor in for laying the slc but then it is a harder process to tile over cables with adhesive alone so I reckon it all balances out.

 

[tony4173]

I dictated the price as he has put work my way, not just on his house but hes got me a few other jobs from his friends. But now i know tiling on this system is a bit more aggro than tiling on a self leveled floor so i think i will let him do it.

Edit...Well said Sir Ramic totally agree !

 

[DHTiling]

At the end of the day Tony , if you are not happy at doing it , then yes decline the job.. you are the one who has to be happy at the method and you are the one offering a guarantee as a pro tradesman..

 

[Martyn Leeds]

We've not mentined type of tiles yet? (not that it makes much difference).

Its stone of some sort isn't it ??

or £7 b&q's by any chance?

If you do it in 1 day + halfday grouting & cleaning, then yes, if its a good deal for you, then I'd entertain it, ** IF ** I can SLC it 1st.

If definately no SLC, then its not worth the risk. No way.

 

[Gazzer]

Also in these cases if you start to do jobs for silly prices you get that reputation for the man that will do it for next to nothing. Once you get there you will find it hard to get higher and fairer prices.

 

[tony4173]

We've not mentined type of tiles yet? (not that it makes much difference).

Its stone of some sort isn't it ??

or £7 b&q's by any chance?

If you do it in 1 day + halfday grouting & cleaning, then yes, if its a good deal for you, then I'd entertain it, ** IF ** I can SLC it 1st.

If definately no SLC, then its not worth the risk. No way.

60 x 60 porcelin tiles..

 

[tony4173]

Also in these cases if you start to do jobs for silly prices you get that reputation for the man that will do it for next to nothing. Once you get there yo will find it hard to get higher and fairer prices.

Yeah i agree there,

 

[Lee@emctiles]

firstly i would always insist on the UFH matting be levelled with a flexi leveller, the fact your using 60x60 i would 100% make sure i was......this will make sure the floor is flat.....no one wants trip up points on a the floor.

 

[tony4173]

Thanx for everyone's advice on this thread its greatly appreciated. I will get back and let you guys know the out come. I know in my own mind i wont be doing it if it isn't leveled first and he will be leveling it as well.

Thanks

 

[merit]

ive used both methods, i prefer to slc , but some companies ive subbied to dont want to wait for the slc, straight in and tile ,plumber wanting to be in ect, upshot was as long as the cables are fully enclosed there shouldnt be an issue

 

[CJ]

If this customer has done all the prep, he thinks he knows it all by the sound of it.......why is he not doing the tiling as well.:mad2:

 

[John Benton]

Great advice from all the guys on here.

Personal preference and recommendation to customer would be SLC over UFH.

 

[DHTiling]

If this customer has done all the prep, he thinks he knows it all by the sound of it.......why is he not doing the tiling as well.:mad2:

Time CJ got his green tag back

#justsaying

 

[Sean SML Tiling]

Think of your reputation if something goes wrong. He would be the first to say you dont have a clue and you messed up his kitchen. Dont do It if its no on your terms as your the tiler not him