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PODCASTEPISODE09
MeetAndrewLewisfrom2EzyTiling. Q&A.Flashbackfrom2022:Howto manageexpectations.
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TILINGBRANDSANDINSIGHTS
Popularbrandsandmusthavetools.
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HEALTH,NUTRITION& LIFESTYLE
Mealsandsnacksthatkeepyour energyupon-sitewithoutthesugar crash.
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Adelaide,SA
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PODCAST EPISODE 09
Flashbacktowhenwechattedwith AndrewLewis,ownerof2EzyTiling.
Hehasoverfifteenyearsofexperienceas aprofessionaltiler.WhenIfirstspoketo Andrew,Icouldtellimmediatelythatthis guylovestheindustry,andhisenthusiasm forbeinginthetradewaselectric.
Andrew’stilingrepertoireincludes residentialhomes,commercialbusinesses andindustrialprojectsaroundthe MorningtonPeninsulaandMelbourne.
He’sanaccomplishedtradespersonand prideshimselfonefficiency, professionalismandcustomer satisfaction.
IfyouwanttoconnectwithAndrew,here arehisdetails:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ezytiling/
TileTalk: StraightAnswersfromaTilingPro
How long have you been installing tiles?
I have been installing tiles for 19 years, including a 4-year apprenticeship
What is your favourite tile to install?
I love terrazzo; it's easy to work with and offers great colour variations.
What is the most tedious task that occurs regularly on a job site?
It's easy; the setup and packup each day are the challenging parts. The actual tiling is simple.
What is your favourite tool or piece of equipment?
My IQ Power Tools saws are essential; they always come in handy in certain situations, and I'd rather have them than not
When you ' re not working, what are you doing?
I'm enjoying time with my family, as well as walking and playing with my dogs, Poppy and Max
What is the last piece of advice you heard that matters?
Don't rush the prep, because how you start is how it ends!!
Who inspires you the most in everything you do?
Everything I do is inspired by my Dad, a very smart man. I absolutely live my life as he has done
What do you love most about your business and tiling?
The creativity of the job, moving around from place to place, always something a bit different, better than painting a white wall.
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TILING & PRODUCT INSIGHTS
TheTrueCostofBudgetTiling Products
Upfrontsavingsvs.long-termvalue
Cheaperadhesives,grouts,and waterproofingsystemsmayinitially savemoney;however,thequalityof theseproductsmaynotalwaysbe suitableforthespecifictilingproject beingundertaken.
WarrantyHeadaches
Budgetbrandsoftenfailtoprovide strongsupportfortheirproducts.If somethingfails,youmaybeleft carryingthecan.
ThePremiumBrandAdvantage
Consistency&performance
PopularbrandslikeMapei,Ardex, LATICRETE,Sika,RLAPolymersand GripsetinvestheavilyinR&Dto ensurereliableresultsacross Australianconditions(extreme heat,coastalmoisture,substrate movement,etc).
Easeofuse
Premiumproductstendtomix, apply,andcleanupbetter,saving timeandfrustrationon-site.
Betterwarranty&technicalsupport
Topbrandsstandbehindtheir systems,offeringguidanceand after-salessupportasneeded.
Your work reflects your brand. Using dependable products demonstrates your commitment to projects, encouraging repeat business and referrals.
TOOLKIT ESSENTIALS: MUST-HAVE TOOLS FOR 2025
PAGE THREE | CONNECT A BRIEF GUIDE TO THE MOST INNOVATIVE AND DURABLE TILING TOOLS AND BRANDS
ManualTileCutters
Wet&DrySaws
Popular
Sigma Montolit Rubi
IQPowerTools Clipper Raimondi
Sigma4BU MontolitMasterpuimaP5 RubiTZ
IQTS244TileSaw NortonClipperTableTopSaw RaimondiZoe
Levelling&Spacers Clip-It …
Lasers
CLIP-IT:Australia'sChoicef
FlatoutLevelling System https://www.dta-aus.com.au
PreciseLevelling Systems …
SOLA
TileLevellingSystems-Pre
SOLAPLANO4DGreen ProfessionalLaser
DeWalt 18vXRCompact3x360LaserKit
Stabilia LAX500Gcrosslineplusplumb pointlaser
Consumables& Accessories RobertsDesigns TilingTools&Accessories
DTA TilingProducts
Ox Tools Tiling Tools
HEALTH, NUTRITION & LIFESTYLE
SmartCarbs,NotSugarBombs
WhattoPack:Wholegrainwraps, oats,bananas,orbrownricewith leftovers.
ProTip:Slow-burningcarbsgive youlong-lastingenergywithoutthe crashyougetfromwhitebread, pastries,orenergydrinks.
PowerUpwithProtein-HeavySnacks
WhattoPack:Boiledeggs,beefjerky, tunapacks,proteinballs,orGreek yoghurttubs.
ProTip:Proteinkeepsyoufulllonger, supportsmusclerecovery,and preventsenergydipsbetterthan sugarysnacks.
HydrateLikeYouMeanIt
WhattoPack:Alargewaterbottle withlemonorelectrolytetablets.
ProTip:Dehydration=fatigueand poorfocus.Stayinghydratedkeeps yourbrainsharpandyourbodymoving allday.
TILING TIPS
PLANNING VS. PATCHING
MeasureTwice,OrderOnce
Planning:
Confirmdimensions,layouts,andtile quantitiesbeforethefirstcut. Double-checksubstratecondition andtilepatternflow.
Whyitmatters:
Savestimebypreventingmid-job shortages,misalignedpatterns,or wastedcuts.
Avoidthepatch-up: Havingtoruntothesupplier mid-jobkillsyourmomentumand risksinconsistentbatches.
LayoutFirst,TileSecond
Planning:
Dry-layyourkeyareas(especially featurewallsandniches)tovisualise groutlines,cuts,andfocalpoints.
Whyitmatters: Smartlayout=professionalfinish.
Avoidthepatch-up: Crookedcutsorawkwardtile placementsoftenleadtocostly reworkorevenrippingitoutand startingagain.
TILING TIPS
PLANNING VS. PATCHING
PreptheSurfaceLikeaPro
Planning:
Usethecorrectprimer,checkthe levels,andallowsufficientdrying time.Alwayswaterproofwhere required.
Whyitmatters: Aperfecttilejobstartsunderthe tiles.
Avoidthepatch-up: Skippingsurfaceprepleadsto hollowspots,lippage,leaks,and, worse,callbacksthatmaycostyour reputation.
SequenceYourWorkflow
Planning:
Mapoutyourtilingstages,from preparation,layout,andcutting zonestodryingtimes,beforeyou evenmixtheglue.
Whyitmatters: Keepsyourdayflowing,reduces idletime,andensurestrades aroundyoudon’tmessupyour progress.
Avoidthepatch-up: Workingoutoforderleadsto rusheddecisions,forgottendetails, orsteppingonfreshlylaidtiles.A smartsequence=asmoothsite!