fireman paul

[fireman paul]

hi all,
just started tiling again and have quoted on a few jobs now but was wondering if I am charging too much at £25.00sqm. That price includes grout adhesive and trim. Any suggestions?

 

[Varley]

Not sure what the rate is where you live mate, but thats a fair rate to me 🙂

 

[tony TLC]

same as varley mate stick with the local going rate

 

[fireman paul]

Ok thanks for that guys.

 

[fireman paul]

Need some advice please people. whats the bestway to cut rectangles/ squares in middle of tiles? Was going to buy an angle grinder for speed. Cheers.

 

[tony TLC]

grinder or wet cutter from back but guard will have to come off and get very wet

 

[Varley]

grinder or wet cutter from back but guard will have to come off and get very wet

Can also be difficult to be accurate this way as well, angle grinder probably best 🙂

 

[Elliott]

I like to score the square/rectangle, plunge cut diagonal cross, then tap out, for ceramic anyway. for the rest i'd take my time and measure accurately, or try and not get them in the first place when you mark out!

 

[GazTech]

I like to score the square/rectangle, plunge cut diagonal cross, then tap out, for ceramic anyway. for the rest i'd take my time and measure accurately, or try and not get them in the first place when you mark out!

I constantly have to cut these for customers,Elliot got it spot on,scribe glaze first,then it wont spelch from behind.The most accurate way is angle grind through front for alignment,then take it from behind with wet saw(minimum water) or maximum water and sowester ! seriously ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR !!!!!!:wink_smile:

 

[maxitile]

Get a 12v battery Makita diamond cutter, ideal for them cuts and saves carting round a wet cutter. Prop cost about £150-£200, but well worth it for speed.

 

[fireman paul]

marvellous.think I will invest me first wage in makita.
Aye.

 

[laurami tiling]

gaz i take it you like taking things from behind :angel_smile:

tony

 

[GazTech]

gaz i take it you like taking things from behind :angel_smile:

tony

OOOH yes I do , it's the element of surprise that does it for me!!
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