first job

[graham31]

I still think the best part of tiling is standing back after a long job and seeing what YOU have created, and for the customer to be really happy....

I thought the best part would be getting the folding stuff in the palm of your hand

 

[macten]

I was really hung up on the whole speed issue. I've got quite a few jobs under my belt now and I still consider myself far too slow. I have sped up a little bit but I won't compromise the quality. I always explain to customers I'm not the fastest tiler but I promise them top quality - I never charge day rate (I will in a few years when my speed is up and I'm hopefully in more demand).
I'm treating my first 2 years as education and earning a little as I go.
I have times when I think tiling is not for me and a sense of relief when a job is over - professional tiling is not easy, I hate it when I hear people say anyone can tile. Keep at it and hopefully you will start enjoying it.

 

[pjtiler]

nice for a hobby
dont try and make a living out of it though