The price of materials!

[bal]

Just an idea for the people that run this site and wether or not tilers want it aswell !The setting up of something like a price comparison section on the forum for adhesive and grouts .Members could update the prices say what make the product is where they have seen it and which store small or large player. Materials are a massive part of tilers expenses and out goings , in this present climate every penny counts.

 

[Olz]

Its a good idea in theory but every one gets different discount levels. I get a really good rate at my supplier my mate also uses the same one but doesnt get the rates I do, likewise another place I use occasionally for bathroom suites give me a reasonable discount but the guys that use it every week in and out get more discount.

So in other words I might put a price up at my supplier and you might get a better or worse rate than me if you get my drift.

 

[pete f]

good idea bal

 

[doug boardley]

the only problem being bal, is that prices vary according to location, quantities, etc, so you're never gonna get a true comparison imo

 

[bal]

the only problem being bal, is that prices vary according to location, quantities, etc, so you're never gonna get a true comparison imo

Thats why tilers input the info from around the country if its on view to tilers its on view to manufacturers it creates compitition and gives options to tilers !

 

[pete f]

maybe compare prices between the big suppliers there prices are the same over the nation

 

[Fred]

Like my current client. He got all his tiles from Topps, but when they told him he'd be paying almost £50 per bag on adhesive, he went else where and got Ardex X7 for £20 + vat. And it has 2kg more per bag.

 

[jay]

hi good idea but shops norm run a loyalty system (more you buy more discount) by posting prices paid by tilers might cause probs . best just to list shelf prices .:8:

 

[pete f]

fred why didnt you offer to supply

 

[bal]

hi good idea but shops norm run a loyalty system (more you buy more discount) by posting prices paid by tilers might cause probs . best just to list shelf prices .:8:

Keep it in the forums arms regarding tilers discounts i think there needs to be more transparency in the cost of adhesives and it needs to come down seeing as our prices are coming down too.

 

[Daz]

It's a good idea, but IMO, totally unworkable.

I negotiate pricing everytime I walk into a suppliers. I always play one supplier and / or manufacturer off against another.

I got a really good price on Mapei Keraquick (or so I thought) the other day, until Dave advised me that "it was alright" but he pays over a quid per bag less than me - :mad2:.

If you're happy with the price you pay for materials and price them into a job then your margins should be the same regardless.

 

[DHTiling]

We think the forum has enough sections in the arms...

But you are welcome to discuss prices amongst your selves in the arms...

 

[bal]

It's a good idea, but IMO, totally unworkable.

I negotiate pricing everytime I walk into a suppliers. I always play one supplier and / or manufacturer off against another.

I got a really good price on Mapei Keraquick (or so I thought) the other day, until Dave advised me that "it was alright" but he pays over a quid per bag less than me - :mad2:.

If you're happy with the price you pay for materials and price them into a job then your margins should be the same regardless.

The fact that dave advised you ment you still had to talk about it to someone else , thats why i say have a central access point for tilers!

 

[Daz]

Your correct in your comments Bal, but to clarify, Dave and I were discussing other matters and it came up in conversation.
I was happy that I had priced the materials into the job that I was doing so by getting a better price meant that I made even more dosh .

 

[bal]

Your correct in your comments Bal, but to clarify, Dave and I were discussing other matters and it came up in conversation.
I was happy that I had priced the materials into the job that I was doing so by getting a better price meant that I made even more dosh .

Know what your saying , just think in this climate and the amount of money spent on adhesives its the only area where money can be scraped back!

 

[Daz]

Know what your saying , just think in this climate and the amount of money spent on adhesives its the only area where money can be scraped back!

You're absolutely right, but surely your benchmark is the last price that you paid, and not what someone else pays from a different supplier in a different part of the country?

Just keep negotiating with your suppliers to get the deal that you think is great.

 

[Time's Ran Out]

I thought adhesive prices were coming down. Not especially the large names but the ones trying to make inroads to the market.
You have to shop around to get a good price but once youv'e found that quality product does price really come into it - confidence , ease of use, availability just a couple of reasons to 'stick' with your brand.
My local tile distributor CTD. have monthly specials and thats the time to buy, as well as the trade days (extra discount available and free bacon butties)

Captain - did Dave tell you how much I could buy a Bath Board for! I'am going to try and play one off against the other.

John.

 

[Daz]

Captain - did Dave tell you how much I could buy a Bath Board for! I'am going to try and play one off against the other.

John.

LOL John,

It arrived today . It's lovely :drool5: .

Gonna use it on Tuesday, 'cos I've got a bathroom to start. But I'm gonna varnish it this weekend as per the tips I've been given - lol.

 

[DHTiling]

post pics to show what he missed out on...:lol:

 

[Fred]

fred why didnt you offer to supply

The Polish tiler walked out, and I, like a fool, picked up the job, materials already there!

 

[Daz]

post pics to show what he missed out on...:lol:

ROFL, I'll sort some out for tomorrow.

 

[Sean Kelly]

For me I only use Topps. After 16 months of being a tiler I have built up a relationship with my local branch. I am now one of their Topps Approved fitters. My loyalty to then has brought me a lot of calls from customers for quotes (because my cards are being given out by Topps). I don't hunt around for special prices. However, if I saw a good deal on a product I use I would go out of the way and purchase it from wherever. BTW has anyone logged onto the Topps Trade website (link on normal website). You can check out your trade discounts online. Very useful when pricing jobs. So I think it's a good idea to compare prices or just have a thread titled 'Materials - special deals/prices' or something like that. Good idea BAL Sean

 

[Daz]

post pics to show what he missed out on...:lol:

I've yet to varnish "her" up, but here "she" is in all her glory.....

 

[pete f]

a int she a beauty:lol:

 

[White Room]

Sooooooooooo nice:drool5: