Tiling a new career move? - Tile Advice

[OX-TILING]

hello all,

I am currently thinking of changing my career and tiling is looking the best thing for me to do. I have looked at a fast track course at a tiling centre. I would class myself as good at manual labour. i just wanted advice on jobs and if they are easy enough to come by and the best ways to put yourself out there.

thanks in advance

 

[Dumbo]

Hi ox
If you are going to do the fast course make sure they give you hands on experience of working with 600x600 porcelain tiles as this is what you will be fitting mostly .

 

[OX-TILING]

Hi JCR,
thank you for your comment, i will be sure to get hands on with 600x 600 porcelain tiles.
any other advice is gratefully appreciated.

thanks again

 

[MTiler]

Do the longest course you can afford and itll give you a good foundation to build a career on. Youll always be learning.

 

[OX-TILING]

thank you.
i guess it is like learning to drive... you learn more once you are out on the road by yourself?

 

[One Day]

A five day bal course, taught in small numbers by dave Rowley will give you much much more than any two or four week course elsewhere.
https://www.bal-adhesives.com/event/five-day-floor-and-wall-tiling-course/
Also, training from industry leaders like schluter, wedi etc is very valuable.

 

[OX-TILING]

Thank you Impish,
i have booked onto a course through UK Pro Tiling Training, from the reviews they are the best at what they offer and from there i will persue indusry leader training. thank you for the advice, it all really helps.

 

[Waluigi]

I just read your other thread, Ox. Is the plan that you do a tiling course and then start your own business?

 

[OX-TILING]

Waluigi, My plan is to do a tiling course and then work alongside a professional tiler whilst learning more and then within a year, start my own company

 

[Time's Ran Out]

Uk pro tiling is the best out there!

 

[Time's Ran Out]

There is a thread on the forum now from a Mapei - training at their academy - well worth a look!

 

[OX-TILING]

Thank you John, I am glad I have made the right choice and investment in UK pro tiling.
I will have a look at Mapei and their training academy.
Thank you

 

[LM]

Good luck Ox Tiling

 

[Steve6690]

A load of us from our tiling course have booked onto the Schluter course. Definitely worth a look

 

[OX-TILING]

Thanks Lee Mac and thank you Steve, I will have a look into manufacturers courses and trade shows.