I'm gonna be attempting to tile the bathroom in the next week or so, i have never done this before and wondered if you's had any tips for me .... or would you get some one in to do the job .... ?

Thought i'd go for big tiles (17" x 13") so there arnt as many to put on ...... Still works out at 90 tiles though ....

So any suggestions would be apprieciated .......

To be honest, if you've never done it before, you should get a pro.

That works out to be a large area and it could cost you more in the long run.

I learnt on very small patches (splashbacks etc.) with another tradesman and I still make balls ups years later.

I'm gonna be attempting to tile the bathroom in the next week or so, i have never done this before and wondered if you's had any tips for me .... or would you get some one in to do the job .... ?

Thought i'd go for big tiles (17" x 13") so there arnt as many to put on ...... Still works out at 90 tiles though ....

So any suggestions would be apprieciated .......
Its all in the planning, as long as your measurements are correct you cant really go wrong,

But then there's the cuts.

But then there's the cuts.
Get a diamond tile cutter from b+q ( or borrow one off a mate ), with the guide set right it makes for perfect cuts every time:)

Go for it.

Mmmmm ..... mixed opinions !!!!

I can borrow a good tile cutter so thats no problem, the tiles work out about 220 quid, so like ya say i dont want to make a cock up .... !!!!!

Two of the walls a freshly plastered, so are perfectly square, where as the other 2 wall a slightly out ...

Any one know how much tiler's charge per hour ...... lol

Too much... Have a go yourself its not that hard..

Do it yourself, its really simple.

An electric tile cutter makes life sooooooo much easier than a standard tile cutter - I have both and hardly use the manual.

The biggest mistake people make is by using the all in one tile adhesive and grout NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
By its very nature these 2 products have to do totally different jobs - the adhesive has to be quite firm to hold the tile to the wall but the grout has to flow well into the joints, the all in one stuff does neither job well.

For your average DIYer B&Q's own brand Tile Fix adhesive works fine for fixing the tiles to the wall, and Evo Stik powered grout mixes up a treat (don't use to much water)
Convinced a mate who was a tile 'n' grout man to use the separate products, and he was amazed at how much easier the grouting was with "proper" stuff.

Good luck

Bob (Not a tiler by trade but does loads anyway)

PS. My Bro' inlaw had never tiled before, he bought a pack of the cheapest plain white tiles (about 3 quid) and practiced in his old garage and tiled behind his work bench. That gave him the confidence to re do his bathroom, which now looks fantastic!

Just spend plenty of time planning. look at other peoples tiling and see where which wall they've worked from - where have they cut tiles - how have they done joins etc etc.

If you have a dado trim then consider attaching battens at that height and work from that. It will be a straighter edge than the floor in all probability. Once the tiles are on you can remove the battens and add the dado tiles/trim.

There's no reason you cant do a decent job on your first go - but it will take much much longer than a pro.

I started tiling my bathroom last weekend :) TBH It's not that dificult (but then I've done the kitchen prior to this) - one thing I would recommend is as dsmith has mentioned and fix a batten to the wall ;)

If, like mine, your house is circa 1930's then trust me it's gonna be wonky :D

I did mine myself. was a success a mate was "supposed" to be doing it, he started and didnt finish.... had no choice really but to finish it myself. never EVER done it before, just watched him on the first day do it so Id only seen it done and got it all finished :) pics here :-

http://www.rtoc.org/library/file.asp?id=15487

http://www.rtoc.org/library/file.asp?id=15486

http://www.rtoc.org/library/file.asp?id=15488

Two of the walls a freshly plastered, so are perfectly square, where as the other 2 wall a slightly out ... l

Show me a plaster that leaves a square wall and you can borrow my time machine. Both do not exist!

It all really depends on how competent a person you are and if you REALLY have the patience to spend the time to set it out propper.

My point is, if you are none of the above, then it could cost a lot of money in the long run and you will have to look at it whilst relaxing in the bath.

Ted.

Right then people .... i've decided to give it a shot myself, i'm patient errrrr i think !!!!

Thanks all for your replies, i'll let ya know how it went .....