A-Z of DIY & Building Guides How To Tile A Floor

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1. hi darren are you mad saying tiles would cut you ? you can file tile side with a chessel stone to take sharp edge off. you are 1 of the people that dnt like anybody to do tiling only you. give people a chance in life. tiling is a very simple job to do.............................. lol

   Posted by bob the builder on 05/01/2009 09:19:38

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2. Enjoy the show, and glad to have somewhere to check with for information and guides to accomplish the jobs tackled, most of the sites Googled are US, and not a lot of use here to a migrant worker living in a terraced town house in France. I've done some small wall-tiling in bathrooms and kitchens, but this is the first time I've tackled a floor. Tiles are/were cheaper here, equipment different, but although I took a lot longer than the guy who quoted me for more than I make in three months to do it, it's finished and I'm proud of it. Many thanks, a great help. With regards outlay for some equipment, it had been my idea to move to France and renovate for years, and so when a job had to be done I bought the best...and it still works!

   Posted by Notso Rich Tiler on 19/12/2008 21:25:09

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3. Not too sure about the leather gloves but the best tip i have for laying a floor is for setting out, basically find your center and then either have the center of the tile on the center line or have the grout line on the center(look how the tile finishes on the walls you dont want thin slivers)!

   Posted by Rich Tiler on 07/11/2008 22:44:20

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4. Hi Darren Okay, so professionals just about ALWAYS do a better job than DIYers, you've got us there. But, having tiled tons of rooms myself - both floors and walls, I can safely say it is something anyone can tackle if they want to have a go. Will it cost more to do it yourself? Yes, sometimes there's a layout for kit and yes it always takes longer, but then (call me mad) I quite enjoy it... And thanks E Wales, if you follow these steps, yes, you can have a go...

   Posted by Lucy 4Homes Ed on 08/10/2008 11:15:04

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5. Darren sorry... I totally disagree with your view that tiling is difficult. if you follow the basic rules on this site it will go a long way to getting the basic skills.

   Posted by E Wales on 27/08/2008 12:55:06

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6. Hi guys, I'm a bit miffed. As a professional tiler I find your tiling guides a bit insulting to myself and other professionals. I understand you are only trying to help people save money and hassle by doing tasks like these themselves but tiling is NOT as easy as the guide leads people to believe. Although unlikely, incorrectly fitted tiles can fall and hurt somebody, not to mention the dangers of exposed sharp edges. It is also important to realise that all the kit required to get a professional finish can easily add up so for a little bit more it is usually cost effective to get a tiler in. Not to mention the stress from partners when a bathroom takes 2 months to complete. If you need some help with your guides email me I'd be happy to help... especially if i get my pic and business name at the top of the page ;-) Thanks for listening to my whinge! Darren

   Posted by Darren Nunez on 26/08/2008 23:31:12

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