Hello Chaps,

[Big Dave]

Hi Everyone,

I'll be starting out in the tiling business very soon in and around the north west of Manchester.

Just a few of questions that hopefully someone will be able to help me with:

1. I've decided to complete a 4 week course at PTS in Warrington, is this a good option, if not why not and what would be a better option?

2. What type of van would be best, i'am looking at a Vito or a Vdub Transporter T30, although they wo'nt be new i want value for money.

3. All in all i've got about 10 grand to set myself up, thats a course, van, tools, stationary and anything else that i might need.

Any feedback will be very helpfull.....

Many Thanks.

Dave.

 

[GazTech]

Hi Everyone,

I'll be starting out in the tiling business very soon in and around the north west of Manchester.

Just a few of questions that hopefully someone will be able to help me with:

1. I've decided to complete a 4 week course at PTS in Warrington, is this a good option, if not why not and what would be a better option?

2. What type of van would be best, i'am looking at a Vito or a Vdub Transporter T30, although they wo'nt be new i want value for money.

3. All in all i've got about 10 grand to set myself up, thats a course, van, tools, stationary and anything else that i might need.

Any feedback will be very helpfull.....

Many Thanks.

Dave.

Hello and welcome Big Dave, prsonally I would attend the course before you commit to buying any tools.....best of luck....Gaz

 

[devonmark]

Hello Dave, welcome to the forums...

If you have not already been to pts for a look around, go and talk to them, I went there and thought it was worth it. There is a lot of course infomation in the courses feedback section of the forum.http://www.tilersforums.com/tiling-courses/

As Gaz says, get on the course before investing in tools and a van, tiling may not be for you..good luck..Mark.

 

[Raja]

hello big dave and welcome to the forum like others said c how u get on with the course before commiting everything. BCA van auctions have a centre up in manchester

 

[Kobbie]

Hello Dave and welcome

 

[devonmark]

hello big dave and welcome to the forum like others said c how u get on with the course before commiting everything. BCA van auctions have a centre up in manchester

that's where I got my van from, came direct from the R.A.F, low milage, mint condition full service history and all for a bargain price..

 

[DHTiling]

hello and welcome to the forums...........

 

[sean384]

Welcome mate. Have to agree with everyone else so far go and visit the training centre for piece of mind, do the course then buy your tools etc. It cost me about £8k to set up so far so you have plenty of capital for your start up depending on what your needs want.

 

[brian c]

you dont need as much as 10k to set up but it is a handy amount ,welcome to the forums...also take the advice from gaz and do the course first and read up on starter kits on this forum ..this will lead you in the right direction:8:

 

[grumpygrouter]

Hi Big Dave, welcome to the forums. I did my training at PTS Warrington. I was up and running for around £5k including course, travel, accommodation, tools and stationery. I didn't invest in a van as I use my estate car. Don't spend money if it is not required. Keep the surplus funds in the bank if you can. If this is to be your main income, it will take time to get established and build regular income. This is when the suprlus funds come in very handy. Good luck and enjoy the course.

Grumpy

 

[Big Dave]

Hello Lads,
Thanks for the advice and its all been taken on board, However, ive had a day out at PTS and thought it was fantastic........i think that i cant go far wrong by doing there 4 week course. I'am expecting to start the course in May, i just have'nt payed for it yet...

Tiling is what i think that i can turn my hand too, i'am in the Military at the moment and i have a keen eye for attention to detail and happy to put the hours in.

just trying to think ahead so that nothing catches me out, you civies have been doing this for along time and iam looking forward to starting.

i've just finished tiling the hallway floor and i really enjoyed myself and i oly made one mistake while getting used to my nibblers (nearly took my finger off), if i find out how to sumit pic i'll bet them on the next reply

Once again Many Thanks for the reply.

Dave.

 

[grumpygrouter]

You will be OK with your choice Dave. Beano, one of the instructors at Warrington is ex Army.

Grumpy

 

[Fekin]

Hi mate and welcome to the forums

Can't comment on the course but all I've heard is good things about them.

If you have £10,000 to spend then personally I'd start off spending as little as possible to start with and replace cheaper tools and van with better more expensive ones with the money you make in tiling.

That way you can't end up blowing the whole lot, finding it very hard to get established and end up being skint and having to sell everything on low price to get some money back.

Not meaning to sound negative, but buying cheaper items when you start out and only replacing them 6 months down the line or so only if the profit from tiling allows it, that way if you can easily afford to do so from proffit then all well and good, but if you can't then that's showing you ain't busy enough to warrent the bigger pro gear.

 

[monty]

Welcome mate

Monty