Cold Ethyl 63 Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 I want to put tiles in my hall on the floor and ive spent hours tonight ripping lino and boards up.How hard is it never really done it before can it be done by a novice or do i have to get someone in to do it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patdahat 41 Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 if your a handy at the DIY have at it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Attack Fell Terrier 864 Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 I want to put tiles in my hall on the floor and ive spent hours tonight ripping lino and boards up.How hard is it never really done it before can it be done by a novice or do i have to get someone in to do it Your hall is going to be a pretty heavy traffic area, so I'd suggest getting someone in to do it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cold Ethyl 63 Posted April 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 Cheers need to find a decent place to get them Looked up a site and it was £40 for a box of 5 lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Seeker 3,048 Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 If it's normal floorboards I would lay some hardboard down 1st to make the job easier so you have a decent level to work on. Buy or hire a decent tile cutter you'll need it and watch as many tutorial videos on you tube as you can before doing it 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ade33uk 86 Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 dont use hardboard use quarter or 3/8 ply , mix adhesive quite stiff and use spacers between joints take your time and you should have no problems . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
judge2010 196 Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 type in tiling at youtube aslong as you get your cuts and measurments are correct. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cold Ethyl 63 Posted April 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 Found a cracking deal i think box of 9 black 33x33 tiles for £6 so need to go back after iw ork it all out and get them Quote Link to post Share on other sites
martnmagik 68 Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 buy a few more than you need if its your first go mate as you will crack a few Quote Link to post Share on other sites
martin 332 Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 It is all about the setting out mate,so make sure that is done correctly! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cold Ethyl 63 Posted April 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 Im going to give it a bash anyways i figure that if i buy a few extra boxes and realise im out my depth or im making an arse of it i can stop and get someone professional in to do it.If not well i can add another feather in my diy cap Will let you know if i manage it and post pics. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
knocker76 40 Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 If you are going onto ply mate dont just use a single part flexible adhesive, use a two part flexible adhesive. Ask a decent tile shop for it and they will know what your on about, you get a bag of adhesive and a latex additive to mix it with instead of water. Use this and it will not crack up after a few weeks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cold Ethyl 63 Posted April 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 Cheers Mate took me ages to get eh old ply from under the libo up lol went a bit daft with the no more nails when i laid it i think Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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