Q.
Can I tile over timber floors?
A. Yes timber
floors can be tiled over. In some cases you can tile directly on the timber
floors. The floor must be sound .
(no loose or movement in boards)
If floor is not in good condition fibre cement sheeting can be fixed to
the floor and tiles laid to the sheeting.
Q. Can I tile over
existing tiles?
A. Yes as long as
the existing tiles are sound and solid .
Q. How long does
it take to tile a house?
A. All depends on
how big the job is and what is involved. For example, a living area of 50M2
will take anywhere for 2 to 4 days,
depending on the tile and floor plan.
For a bathroom can be anywhere from 3 to 10 days, again all depends what is
involved.
Q. Where is the
best place to get my tiles?
A. There are many
tile shops in Adelaide, Some sell very expensive tiles and some sell very
low budget tiles .We now supply a range of porcelain tiles. Our porcelain
tiles are high quality and we offer you excellent service at a great price.
Other than us, the best place for tiles is Beaumont Tiles
They have a very good range and and a good knowledge of
tiles .
Q. Are Chinese
tiles any good?
A. Most tiles
these days are made in China. Even the expensive Italian tiles are made in
China. Some Chinese tiles are good and some not. My Advice is don't buy
anything under $30 per Meter from a retail outlet as they are most likely to
be poor quality. Some of the poor quality tiles can be bowed and cut out of
square,
making it impossible for the tiler to achieve a good job.
Q. What is the
best color grout for my tiles?
A. The best color
grout is a color that is as close as possible to the color of the tile,
unless you are trying to achieve a contrasting effect. It is preferred to choose
a color that is slightly darker than the tile.
Q. You are a
considerable amount cheaper than allot of other tilers. Do you still
do a good job and do you take short cuts?
A. All my work is
done in accordance to the Australian standards. No, I don't take any short
cuts, I plan on being here for long term. I have invested a lot of time and
money into my tiling business and plan on achieving an excellent reputation
with quality workmanship and service.
Q. Where is your
office or showroom?
A. Right now we
don't have an office or showroom. This is another reason why we are able to
keep the prices low. If you would like to see our tile range call us for a
measure and quote and we will bring the tile range to you.
Q. Can I have 1mm
joints on my floor tiles?
A. Going by the
Australian standards a minimum joint of 3mm is allowed for the floor. For
wall joints a minimum joint of 1.5 mm is allowed. Tiles will crack and come
loose if a join of less than 3mm is used. However, if its a small area such
as a kitchen or an entry floor a 1.5 mm can be used but at a risk.
Q.
What are lash spacers?
A.
Lash spacers or lash clips are designed for porcelain tiles or rectified
edge tiles. They are used to reduce the lipping and slump of tiles
during the curing process. However they cannot be used to level uneven floor
surfaces as they are assumed, and not very cost effective.