bathrooms

hey all,i do spotlights in a lot of bathrooms we do and have watched the sparks doing it...seems quite simple if i knew how to properly,is there a fast track course that gives me a qualification to deal with thiings like spots etc on my installations? maybe a 10 or 15 day course does anyone know...

Hi, I would like to Highly Recommend Martin from MPT Tiling Services in Edinburgh. After spending many months trying to find a decent Tiler and various quotes, I was happy that Martin had the knowledge and expertise to do the job right first time. The price was also reasonable considering they...

floor and wall tiling needed, tiles ready and adhesive ready to start.

Hello all, I am looking for a tiler for a number of jobs in my house in Borehamwood, Herts: 1. 20 sq meters of porcelain in a bathroom. 2. 3 sq meters in a toilet. 3. Rip out and re-do a bad tiling job in another bathroom - again 20 sq meters. 4. Kitchen floor - about 15 sq meters. I am...

I've got to quote for tiling 2 bathroom floors with ceramic tiles. First bathroom area is 1.5 sq.m second bathroom is 1.75 sq.m Take up carpet in both and fit ply or cement board and tile over. Also fit thresholds on both doorways. Also fit 2 new toilets Tile around or under washbasin...

Hi all This is more of a question for those that regularly tile bathrooms etc in conjunction with a plumber As part of my plumbing business I have recently done two projects requiring the use of a tiler On both projects I have used different tilers but they had been recommended by experienced...

I am currently buying a new house and at the moment are not planning on having the tiling done by the developer. Obviously this means the bathrooms and toilets will be finished by the time we get into the house. Is it worth seeing if our tiler can get into the property before the toilets go in...

Hi everyone, Im due to start a job at the end of this week (thursday or possibly friday) and need someone to help as the work needs to be completed by the end of the following weekend. I believe its mostly 600 x 300 ceramic tiles with a border going on new plastered walls, job is located in...

Is there interest in tiling two bathrooms - one is part wet room. The tiles are travwertine and mosaic for shower base. Work is quite urgent on one room. Thanks

Easter Bank Holiday sees the launch of a "minimalist" shower tap system. In these budget conscious times during a recession a bathroom makeover neednt cost the earth as this practical yet stylish look is unveiled in time for the Easter festivities

Being new to this tiling after doing my first training week and on to my second week next week.If you went in to a bathroom and it was all fitted in sink,toilet and bath would you tile around all the basin and toilet system then or take them of the wall and tile behind them for a better looking job.

Hi Guys, I'm the not very proud owner of a 10 yr old timber frame building in Bath. Which is plagued by design and build issues and I have had to virtually re-build it, look at "Homes from Hell" next spring. Anyway, I have an on-suite and a bathroom on the 1st floor which both leak like a...

Just want to make sure I am heading off in the right direction with this one. Sisters top floor flat - so its gotta be right. At the moment they are carpeted but the doors open outwards so no height issues just need to make some thresholds to fit once the tiles are chosen. Green chip board...

I thought I'd ask the more experienced tilers what their view on trav in showers/wet areas etc. Reason is, I have it (filled+honed) on floors in 2 rooms (1 a large kitchen) and I find it very impractical. I have re-sealed it twice in less than 2 years and it's still a pain to keep clean...

i have been giving an opportunity to tile a large number of bathrooms walls and floors through a family member friend. He has asked if i would be able to quote him on the job as he is asking a couple of others. how do i go about doing this? large budget has been set £**,*** 1. do i quote on...

Welcome to the forums, just been looking around your site and I must say I’m impressed, it's similar to the tone of our own website we are building, I like the fact you seem to emphasize service and it comes across with a healthy amount of honesty. Not seen a quote calculator on a site before...

Should be finishing the first this week but only just been told by customer that I need to be finished in 2 weeks as he has his team of decorators booked to come in and do a total redecoration of his house. I told him when I quoted I wasn't the fastest tiler out there but guaranteed him a...

as above thanks peeps:8:

Hi All Just been to look at 3 bathrooms in a new build house late last week & I'm a bit worried about pricing these too cheap & not earning much money or too high and not getting the work, so in need of some help from you all again:thumbsup: the walls are nice & flat & its a nice change from...

Hi all, Looked at a job last week for a woman I know at the gym, She wanted a bathroom tiled and kitchen tiled(walls only) she then asked if I could paint as well, I said well yeah, done a few jobs, only emulsion on walls ceiling glossing etc, she says you can do the lot if you like,its a...