Dot and dab error - Tile Advice

Newtotiling · Aug 9, 2021

Hi,

I am looking for some advise with tiling my bathroom.

Following research online and through YouTube I have tried to learn the basic of tiling and the do’s and don’t. I have come to tile my bathroom and following some advice for an ex-tiler I know they recommended I use the dab and dot method to stick the tiles to the wall, due to the larger size tile I am using (250mm x 500mm). However following more research today I have discovered this is a big no no. I have fortunately only laid 15 tiles out of the 100 I need to install.

Is there anything I can do at this early stage to fix this mistake and will carry on forward changing to the comb method. Or will I have to remove the tiles I’ve installed so far?

I’m frustrated Ive followed this incorrect advice but want to make sure the job is done properly and to the correct up to date rules and regulation.

Thanks,

eddcottee · Aug 9, 2021

You'll have to remove and re install them mate. If dot and dabbed, it shouldn't be too hard to pull them off and scrape the adhesive off and re use them. Even if you damage some, keep those ones aside for your cuts.

The problem being, if you fix a tile in that fashion, there is a fair chance it could pop off the wall. A tile of that size, fixed to a wall above someone's head and falling off when they are relaxing in the bath and hitting them is not really a situation you'd want to be in. You want to tell you ex tiler connection that he shouldn't be dishing out such advice.

Also, before going any further, make sure your prep work is correct (you are using the correct primer, substrate is suitable for tiling onto, as its a wet area does it need to be tanked, etc). Better to take some time to research these things and do it right moving forwards before realising you've made any more mistakes buddy

Have a good read through posts on the forum and most of your questions will be answered already. Cheers

Joy2019 · Oct 15, 2021

Newtotiling said:
Hi,

I am looking for some advise with tiling my bathroom.

Following research online and through YouTube I have tried to learn the basic of tiling and the do’s and don’t. I have come to tile my bathroom and following some advice for an ex-tiler I know they recommended I use the dab and dot method to stick the tiles to the wall, due to the larger size tile I am using (250mm x 500mm). However following more research today I have discovered this is a big no no. I have fortunately only laid 15 tiles out of the 100 I need to install.

Is there anything I can do at this early stage to fix this mistake and will carry on forward changing to the comb method. Or will I have to remove the tiles I’ve installed so far?

I’m frustrated Ive followed this incorrect advice but want to make sure the job is done properly and to the correct up to date rules and regulation.

Thanks,

Can't understand why fitting a small to medium size tile would even need to be fitted incorrectly!
Poor Prep obviously.
If tiles have been dot and dab then say your hail Mary's and carry on, or start again at the very start, prep walls correct and then fix tiles using the correct method.

Tile Marble Granite · Oct 16, 2021

Dot & Dab is a common practice within the tiling industry. Therefore, many tilers would give you that advice. Just D&D them, throw them down like no other. Check out my website to get an idea of what you might be up against if you follow the D&D advice. Good Luck!

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