very large tiles!

[bluesky]

hi all , been asked to quote for 90 m2 kitchen tiling in 1200mm x 600mm tiles (14mm thick as well ).
i`ve never tiled anything this big and need advice as to best way to cut (lengthways) , what size trowel to use ,
.also these things are gonna be good fun to move about i`m sure - advice on pricing this up would be appreciated) be moved into tilers arms now i suppose !

all help would be good , ta :lol:

 

[macten]

Big Dry cutter and a big wetsaw!

Would use PTB addy and trowel myself and check you're getting full coverage.
Hopefully the floor will be mill pond flat!

Guestimate how much addy you'll need and double it!! Usually works out about right when I do that :lol:

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

Hi mate, I would say with this size of tile, floor prep is more critical than ever. A flat surface is essential. As for cutting you can buy/rent a Rubi TX 1200, also the Dewalt will cut large format, by plunge cutting and turning tile. Hope this helps

 

[macten]

I'm picking a D24000 up at the weekend!!

 

[DHTiling]

Yep, for pricing reasons it is moved to the Arms..

You will need bowling alley flat floor and as above a PTB addy.

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

Snap Nick, same answer different words.

 

[Rich]

Spot on advice above. You need to get that floor as flat as possible before you start, then as macten says a PTB or similar full contact adhesive would be a very good idea. What tiles are they? A floor that size will most likely need movement joints as well.

 

[macten]

I find tile suction cups helpful when fixing large tiles like those.

 

[Rich]

I love how we all right the same things at the same time... Do you think that means we are right?

 

[macten]

Such a helpful forum!

 

[macten]

You'll probably be aching for a day after that job and be fit for nothing.
You should charge for that lost day of pain!

 

[White Room]

I'd be hiring a cutter, wet or manual one..

 

[DHTiling]

I'd be hiring a cutter, wet or manual one..

And a labourer..:lol:

 

[White Room]

OH yes..

 

[Andy Allen]

and a chiropractor..

 

[kaharrison9]

Are they wanting brick effect or straight as tiles this size can bow in the centre and if brick effect this can highlight the bow

 

[Perry]

Just replaced some big format tiles in Manchester the Tiler had made a good job of preparing the floor but tHey are breaking because he used standard mapie and not PTB and also didn't butter the backs which he might of got away with think he will be back its a busy posh shop

 

[bluesky]

so big saws needed - done( i think !)
also new screed floor as requested was perfect - has just had to be scabbled down 30 mm as they put the screed in too high for the door frames which meant the tile was higher than the thresholds!- tile is also continuing outside so levels had to be pretty close .now this has been taken down to correct level it will now need levelling !(gonna be an expensive job now!) expansion joints are going to be put in at inside door frames (no expansion in screed though?)
as for the tile saw is it worth getting the dewalt hand held water saw from tradetiler? its got a water feed and was wondering if it really would do the job well?
ta for all the help!:lol:

 

[kaharrison9]

Could be wrong here and haven't had time to check my facts.
But does the Dewalt cut up to about 700mm and the length of the tile is 1200mm.
Is there a chance if to cut the 1200 you'd do a plunge cut,turn the tile 180 then cut again that when you turn the tile it may hit the left hand arm of the cutter with the tile been so wide.

 

[Ian]

You're right Kev but it would work if you turned the tile over in that situation, make one cut from the front and then the other from the back.

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

Good thinking Kev, but Bri is right. If you turn the tile over it is poss, shame Dewalt could not give a bit more space on the arm. Maybe to do with strength, still a cracking machine

 

[DHTiling]

Lads, read again.. Dewalt handheld cutter..

Perfect for it..

How thick was the screed before they removed this 30mm.?

 

[Ian]

Oh yeah! That's Kevs fault, he started it!


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[kaharrison9]

By eck Dave's right!
Did cover myself by though saying i'd not had time to check my facts:smilewinkgrin:
I suppose it would depend on the tile but has anybody used the TX1200 on a 1200mm long tile and did it break succesfully.
I've used my TX1200 on a 1000mm and found you had to generally break at both ends of the scribe.

 

[bluesky]

back wednesday to check the screed - it was approx 80mm apparently 30 mm off so still 50mm thick before i`ve now got to level 90 m2 in the one day !looking forward to that !
now going to order the hand held saw + pump + blade - sure it`ll earn its money on this!
thanks for all help .