Recent content by lcjohno

I did the short course to get into this industry and I think the short courses probably are bad for the trade but, when I finished the the course I didn't think I would be able to earn 40k a year, I knew I had loads to learn, I knew I would be slow, I knew I'd not make much money at first, and I...

Thanks for the info guys, I'm not really looking to do a quick course and be a screeder, I really want to learn about all different types of screed so when I walk onto a job I can just say 'that is *** screed or you should screed using *** and leave to dry for *** days, weeks etc'. Some good...

Hi all, not been on the forum for a while, thankfully been really busy, hope everyone else is doing well. Reason for this thread is to ask if anyone knows of any course you can do in floor screeding and about all different types of floor screeds etc. I feel confident screeding small floors but...

In terms of direct jobs off forum I would say none although I have directed customers to this website when quoting just to try and prove my point and show I'm no cowboy. That has helped get the job. The reason I have a website now is because of this forum and that has got me loads of jobs...

I thought it would be to soft, he wants a look of stone like travertine, any ideas on something good to use? Maybe you guys have done one before you might have pictures of. I was just going to look for a stone effect porcelain.? I'll get a picture of the step tomorrow and post it on here and...

Hi all, A mate of mine wants his outside step tiling and is really keen on travertine. Do you think it will be ok outside, I'm not sure and said I'd find out. I would have thought its a bit soft to last outside, is it ok with high grade trav? Your thoughts appreciated, cheers.

And it's done a few jobs now and still going well. cheers again Macten!

I'm into my 4th year now mate and tiling is very rewarding but also tough when starting out. Be prepared to work long hours for not a lot of money at first. You have to price by M2 on most jobs and current rates are quite low so if your not fast you won't make loads. DON'T let that make you...

Only just read this post, you've done well getting them tiles up and i'm sorry to hear your struggling to find a decent tiler. My advice to you would be have a bash yourself. This website is the perfect place for all the info you need. I know the tiles are quite large and it will seem a bit...

only just read this post and i must admit i think it would be wrong to bad mouth this guy on a review site. It seems he gave an honest opinion on what he would want to do and how much it will cost. I am good mates with a guy who runs his own company fiting wood burners/gas fires/ flues etc. I...

I explained everything to him, why it cost 300 quid. I told him about using flexi addy and grout etc etc. I always do that on quotes and as above I've won jobs when not the cheapest. My point on this though is the fact guys are charging 15quid a m2. If everyone stuck to their guns and kept...

hi all, went to do a quote today for a guy who ive known for years but not really a good pal. My mum and his are best mates so i see him every now an then and have a chat. He wanted kitchen floor tiling, 15 m2, floor is a bit uneven so got the level out to see how bad it was. Decided i'd get...

Not contacted supplier, I know the TS isn't the best but the Montolit usually cuts anything, I've done loads of porcelain jobs with the TS no probs though, these really are rock hard, hardest porcelain I've ever used.

Looks like wet cut is my only real option, don't you just hate it when things like this happen, at least I'll get fitter going up and down stairs all day!

Currently tiling a bathroom with porcelain tiles made by a company called Peronda and my TS60 plus just can't cut these tiles, is there a different scoring wheel I can get which might help me? I've even borrowed my mates Montolit off him and that can't cut them without breaking the tiles. Anyone...