1 WEEK DIY TILING COURSE (2 WEEKENDS)




£450 inc VAT (£100 Deposit)

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COURSE AIM -

This course is designed for people who have a large project to tackle at home, covering all the basics that you'll need to complete that new kitchen or bathroom!


ENTRY REQUIREMENTS -

This course is designed for complete beginners, no experience required.


COURSE CONTENT -

  • Basic health and safety training.
  • What tools are required, different types, safe use of wet and dry cutters Tool maintenance and care.
  • Using a wet cutter to mitre tiles / hole cutting Wall and floor surface understanding, their preparation including movement joints.
  • Where to start, measuring and setting out of tiles and designs taking into account central and lowest point features.
  • The correct way to serrate adhesive onto walls and floors.
  • The correct way to fix different types and sizes of tiles to walls and floors.
  • How to mix grout to the correct consistency bearing in mind room temperature and its application.
  • The different methods required to cut tiles around different objects, sinks, toilets, switches Maintenance and repair work to walls and floors.
  • Wall and floor preparation for the tanking system, where and when to use it.
  • Method statements, risk assessments.
  • Exercises on quoting and costing.
  • Additional information about grouting, tiling onto existing wall and floor tiles, tiling onto plaster, render, wood and concrete.


TRAINING METHOD -

This course is mainly practical work with a touch of theory.


COURSE DURATION -

5 Days
Mon - Thur 8.30am - 4.30pm
Fir - 9.00am - 12.30pm

4 Days
Sat - Sun 8.30am - 5.00pm
(2 alternate weekends)


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