Price for Tile Installation?

Hello,

I need to replace a lot of the tile in my house. I was wondering if anyone had ideas on price for laying tile? new tile is 40x40. Any ideas would help - labor only, labor and mortar, or whatever. Also, if you have a good tile guy you can recommend, I'd appreciate it.

Thanks!

 

You could try Mr Santos, based in Valencia. He's done the same kind of work for me and I was very satisfied. He's mainly building houses, but may be able to fit you in to his schedule. gsm 09209248349

 

What happened to the second angel ?
Must be some very bored people in the world to waste time with this sort of shite.

 

And use tiling glue NOT cement

 

This is very true.

I have seen so many tiles pop up here in the Philippines. There are two issues.

1) The locals use cement instead of tile adhesive when installing tiles.

2) When using cement, they do not wet the tiles with water first. Cement needs water to cure. If you place cement onto a dry surface that can absorb moisture. The dry surface will absorb the water from the thin layer of cement that is touching it. The rest of the cement will cure fine but the very thin layer touching the dry material will not have enough water to cure properly. Therefore will will not stick as well.

 

I'm assuming and I have very little building experience in the Philippines beside cost they use cement because the floor is uneven, I have seen them use cement really thick like 30mm.

Preparation is key and 5 - 8mm glue is all that's needed.

 

I'll add tip number 3 to Skipjack's list.
If the adhesive starts to get too thick to use throw it out.
Don't allow the tilers to add water to make it usable. The adhesive undergoes a chemical change as it sets. Adding water will not reverse the reaction.