Large project advice please

[samlwind]

Hi

New to the forum and I have a large (to me) project to undertake.

Firstly I am looking for 80 x 80 porcelain concrete effect tiles. Can anyone point me in the direction of where the trade would get these or even how to import some? I have been to the usual places and found some I like at £45m2.

I need approx 130m2 including an R11 option for tiling a balcony.

Also can anyone recommend a decent tile cutter? I have a large carriage type wet cutter but this is time consuming. I saw a video here where they cut xxl format tiles with a guide (bit like a plunge saw) and then stuck a batten underneath and used pliers to snap the tile. Thought that was a good idea instead of buying a heavy and expensive scratch and snap type.

Thanks in advance Sam

 

[Time's Ran Out]

Welcome and may you have all the luck in the world!
This is not a DIY project.

 

[samlwind]

Hello,

Well yes it's going to be a challenge!

 

[Blunt Tool]

Hi Welcome Sam, are you a tiler? I would strongly suggest if you are not get a good one on board, don't spend thousands on tiles materials and equipment and still end up with a potential botch job, relax and leave it to a professional and enjoy

 

[samlwind]

Hi,

I am a builder and have done quite a lot of tiling before. I have the Luxury that this is my house that I am building. I can take my time etc.

 

[Blunt Tool]

Go to your local tile shops, buying that amount plus all the materials you will need and equipment should give you a good barter,
As a builder you know yourself that projects are often started with the best intentions, I cook a meal now and then for the wife, quite good at it but still wouldn't do a catering job for a 130 guest wedding party.

 

[Time's Ran Out]

Where is Sandgate - bound to be a CTD near you.

 

[samlwind]

Near folkestone in Kent.. what is a CTD?

 

[Andy Allen]

Grinder and a good blade to cut them is the best option..

 

[samlwind]

Ok thanks..i was going to rip some down and use them as skirting ( haven't decided yet) and generally it's harder to get a nice straight cut with one... what blade would you recommend btw?
Thanks

 

[Bond]

Near folkestone in Kent.. what is a CTD?

Ceramic tile distributers.

 

[samlwind]

Yes I have been to those. Is £45m2 a fair price? Can I get them direct?

 

[Bond]

Yes I have been to those. Is £45m2 a fair price? Can I get them direct?

Can't say offhand, however, with that sort of quantity, you are in a good bargaining position.

 

[GoneGuy]

If our looking for a decent blade try forum sponser @ATSDiamondTools.
I would shop around and maybe try small family run tile shop s they will likely be able to offer good discount on an order that size, if not try CTD as @timeless john mentioned and then oh can get points/vouchers back on purchase of tiles which could pay for the materials.

 

[Albert]

If our looking for a decent blade try forum sponser @ATSDiamondTools.
I would shop around and maybe try small family run tile shop s they will likely be able to offer good discount on an order that size, if not try CTD as @timeless john mentioned and then oh can get points/vouchers back on purchase of tiles which could pay for the materials.

Hi Adey C.T.D is a mainly a trade referred business, the points you mention are for trade only.The voucher scheme is were a tiler gives a customer 20% of his discount
and he keeps the rest.