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[bsf1007]

Hi I'm new to the forum and I am hoping to start tiling as a living. I am an engineer by trade for the last 28 years and would like a change of direction. I have done a lot of tiling over the years and enjoyed so thought I would try it for a living. I have done a tiling and plastering courses to help finesse but was warned that might struggle to get work unless I did bathroom fitting as well. Any thoughts on this !

 

[Dan]

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Hi bsf1007 and welcome to tilersforums.com!

 

[DHTiling]

Hello and welcome...
Some mutli traders do well and some don't...

Same with tilers..it just depends how you market yourself...

 

[Ajax123]

you could also ally youself with some bathroom fitters. They give you work you give them wor sort of thing. Doubles your opportunities IMO. I see this with screeders and underfloor heating contractors all the time and it works well.

 

[brian c]

I get some tiling jobs under my belt first then do something else.

 

[united]

Hello and :welcome:

 

[david campbell]

:welcome:to the forum

 

[jay]

:welcome:

 

[diamondtiling]

:welcome::welcome:

 

[tommyzooom]

:welcome::welcome::welcome:

 

[merlecollins]

:welcome::welcome::welcome: Mate

 

[White Room]

Hi and welcome

 

[b30 villain]

:welcome::welcome:

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

Hello and:welcome:

 

[Diamond Pool Finishers]

hi :welcome:

 

[Time's Ran Out]

:welcome:Bsf1007 - and enjoy your time with Tilers Forum.

This is the best job in the World - when you've got work - but some will find it difficult in the present climate - both ecomomic and weather!
Until there is a significant increase in house building you will find that the domestic market will continue to be extremely competitive and I would expect it to be a difficult time to be just starting a tiling career.
Being of the Old school I couldn't comment on the benefits of multi tasking for yourself.