skeg0 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Im about to lay 24x11.5cm floor tiles onto a self levelling Ufh screed - so pretty level. I don’t like using tile levelling systems as I find them very fiddly and manage fine without them usually (mostly on larger wall and floor tiles so far which are easier to see any levelling issues with). However I don’t think it will be as easy to maintain a level floor with these size of tile and a tile levelling system seems overkill as they are so small. My question is - seeing as my screed will be as close to level as I can get, can I not use tile spacers as my levelling method by placing (for example) 4 under each tile and into the adhesive? I’m thinking a 3mm high tile spacer pushed into adhesive that has been spread with a 6mm ridged trowel for example should ensure enough tile contact - then I just need to push until the tile comes into contact with the spacers. Is there any reason at all not to do this? Would save me so much time but can’t find any examples of others doing it. i will probably be using flexible adhesive if this makes a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Punter Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 If one of the spacers is a bit high you will never get the tile level and will have the messy job of removing it from wet adhesive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell griffiths Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 No. This is a stupid idea. Sorry but it is. Lay them properly and check level with with a straightedge, it’s how it’s been done for years before levelling systems came about. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyT Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Use a notched trowel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nod Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Let’s be clear Tile leveling systems where brought in for large format tiles There not needed for normal sized tiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Temp Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 I've done both manual levelling and used levelling systems (clip and wedge). The only time I wouldn't use a levelling system is on small tiles or stone that has varying thickness. I found even the cheap systems is off Amazon seem to work reasonably well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 If you notch the screed and butter the tile backs then use a levelling system any adjustments for level should be taken out . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 5 hours ago, nod said: Let’s be clear Tile leveling systems where brought in for large format tiles There not needed for normal sized tiles They are if you're crap at tiling ask me how I know! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 The golden rules: 1. Use a tile levelling system. 2. Don't go for yellow grout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 12 hours ago, Onoff said: The golden rules: 1. Use a tile levelling system. 2. Don't go for yellow grout. You forgot rule 3 3. Measure floor to ceiling height and align tiles so that you don’t have a crappy slither at the top . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 16 minutes ago, Pocster said: You forgot rule 3 3. Measure floor to ceiling height and align tiles so that you don’t have a crappy slither at the top . If you were a proper tiler you'd know they were called "rips". Anyway, it was poor planning not poor measuring! What a fiddly, pita they are to do as well! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Just now, Onoff said: If you were a proper tiler you'd know they were called "rips". Anyway, it was poor planning not poor measuring! What a fiddly, pita they are to do as well! If you were a proper plumber you’d have functional heating in the bathroom . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Just now, Pocster said: If you were a proper * you’d have * in the * . Insert words as required for any building discipline I undertake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 2 minutes ago, Onoff said: Insert words as required for any building discipline I undertake. I’ll give you respect for stretching the bathroom task into decades . Posting a thread that rivals the bible in its length and delusion. But ! You never joined my anonymous help group . Until the day you do that and accept your shame you can never truly be considered a completely useless shite . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 58 minutes ago, Pocster said: Until the day you do that and accept your shame you can never truly be considered a completely useless shite . Surely the fact I've haven't even the gumption to join automatically qualifies me? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 1 hour ago, Onoff said: Surely the fact I've haven't even the gumption to join automatically qualifies me? No ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeg0 Posted February 12 Author Share Posted February 12 That wound be a resounding no then! Messages received - thanks for the input! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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