Professional Tiling vs DIY Tiling
DIY projects often require passion to start a project and getting it done. DIY tiling can be difficult as it depends on the size of the project as well as your level of skills but at the end of the whole project, you’d be truly satisfied with your work, whether or not it looks professional.
Tiling jobs at home depends on whether it is a floor or wall project and the complexity varies from costs, clean up and tile layout. No matter an amateur or professional, a keen eye and understanding of geometrics is essential in creating a unique pattern. If you are considering DIY Tiling, then start with a work area that is square or rectangle.
Choosing your tiling design is also one major deciding factor when it comes to doing it on your own of getting the help of a professional. Certain tiling layouts can be quite different especially with different tiles interlacing. If you decide to DIY, then you would need to know the standard tiling tasks involved as well as pick a square room with an adequate surface area-one that’s not too big or too small. Also, choosing an area where it isn’t the first point of contact with your guests and people at home is a good way to start. Some of the basic tasks of DIY Tiling are:
- Constructing design plans and marking surfaces to be covered
- Preparing surfaces,
- Implement design pattern
- Cutting to shape tiles at edges, corners and fittings
- Preparing and applying grout
- Cleaning and polishing tiles
- Waterproofing tiles with solutions and applications
This is just a simple overview of the steps that are normally involved in a tiling project. Each tiling task has a few methods involved to make the tiling project unique and perfect.
Tiling Surfaces also need to be considered if you want to do a DIY job or get it professionally done. Sometimes, it is better to get a professional to do tiling especially on walls and floors that have been badly damaged by adhesive, dirt and dust as they would have more efficient tools which are expensive and fit to purchase only if you’d be doing tiling as a long term venture.
Surfaces that are solid or not as solid also influence this decision. For concrete walls, wood, plaster and dry walls, cement adhesive or mastic can be used where as for surfaces that aren’t solid, a tile backer board or metal mesh with a scratch coat or cement mortar needs to be applied followed by a brown mortar. If these things are a little too much hassle for you, then getting a professional to do the job is a better option.
If you do choose a professional, then get quotation on rates and figures from several different parties before choosing one. A quotation will give you a general idea of how much the overall costs are. It is also good to see their previous work, know their experience level as well as any certification or qualification to their belts.
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