soucing materials... - TilersForums.com

[Mr Tiler]

Is there one place you go when sourcing materials other than tiles and adhesives? Like timber and materials the tile shops don't stock? Or do you guys shop around and end up driving here n there for the cheapest? Cheers

 

[peteablard]

Timber batons and ply etc I use a local builders merchant, they are a fraction of the price of the big sheds

 

[White Room]

I have local suppliers who I shop with, used to order stuff like Marmox but have N&C nearby who supply there brand...

 

[RDTiling]

I try to use local suppliers and builders merchants where possible, as it saves an 18 mile round trip to Tradepoint. Also they are generally a bit cheaper too.

 

[RDTiling]

You've also got to weigh up, whether travelling around for 30-40 minutes to save a couple of quid is really worth it, particularly with the price of diesel!

 

[White Room]

You've also got to weigh up, whether travelling around for 30-40 minutes to save a couple of quid is really worth it, particularly with the price of diesel!

Thats allways a consideration nowadays....

 

[Mr Tiler]

Thanks guys I only ask as I have a b&q no more than a mile from me, seems mad to go anywhere else but dam it can be well overpriced for some things. Also a tile choice round the corner other tile stores I know of are the other side of the city when I'm up and running I'll be sat outside all day in me van los. Cheers

 

[RDTiling]

The way I look at it is that time spent travelling is better spent working, particularly on a Friday. You can't beat a cheeky early finish on a Friday.

 

[RDTiling]

They can be Ash for certain things. Once you are set up, get yourself in these places and get a Trade account setup. I've got several accounts with various suppliers, but only really use a couple of them.

Always worth having as you never know when you might need to drop into a supplier you wouldn't normally use to pick up some last minute materials.

 

[Mr Tiler]

Topps asked me if I was trade when pricing up some tiles... I said yes and the guy wanted proof... He said he wanted something on A4 I just walked out.