This isn’t the usual ‘find a tiler’ listing. This is a personal recommendation for a certain tiler I know is leagues ahead of the rest in the game, and there are many options usually when looking for the right tiler for your project.
Dave Howe Tiling; Tiler in Durham
Dave is a Super Moderator, kind of THE [...]
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This isn’t the usual ‘find a tiler’ listing. This is a personal recommendation for a certain tiler I know is leagues ahead of the rest in the game, and there are many options usually when looking for the right tiler for your project.
Dave Howe Tiling; Tiler in Durham
Dave is a Super Moderator, kind of THE head moderator on TilersForums.co.uk which is the UK’s biggest and busiest tile forum.
Dave is known to only use the best products and tools, he’s known for his advice that can knock the socks of many of the technical advisors in the tile industry in the UK. He has connections within other trades to help bring you the whole project and each are elite in their field, as apposed to a brilliant tiler tackling other trades themselves though not carrying the same quality and skill in each of them.
As a result of Dave’s known skills and abilities he’s obviously one of the most busiest tilers’ in Durham. So please inquire early to avoid disappointment.
You can get Dave’s details from Find Trusted Tradesmen in the Find a Tiler section listed under Tilers in Durham which houses many good tilers’ details in an easy to use listing format. Though if you’re lucky to live in the Durham and surrounding area’s then Dave has to be your first port of call in my opinion. He’s not actually expensive either, which is a false assumption most customers may have. Dave is competitively priced for his high standard. He can team up with suppliers to offer you discounts other tilers couldn’t ever offer. As he is a long standing good customer to his suppliers which work on a ‘the more you buy the more discount is offered’ type setup taking every year of spend into account.
I want to thank Dave once again for spending so many hours a night sharing his vast knowledge with so many other tilers who are all so grateful for him doing so. I bet if you mentioned Dave from Tilers Forums to each of the tilers you had in to quote no matter where you are in the UK you’d find many would confirm knowing of him or reading his contributions. Dave is one of the few in his league and I’m happy to say there will be many more tiling to such a high standard as a result of his dedication as a volunteer!
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Robbo
#2.
April 7th, 2008, at 8:50 PM.
In my opinion Dave’s knowledge where tiling is concerned is second to none, ask a question on tilersforums.co.uk and Dave will be there with the answer to help you within minutes, a true legend on the forums and willing to help anyone.
Dave i’ve lost count the amount of times you’ve helped me.
Many thanks for all your help mate and long may it continue.
Robbo
Gary Walmsley
#3.
April 7th, 2008, at 9:09 PM.
I have until recently been a moderator with Dave on the forums, he is without doubt the ultimate professional,and his knowledge is unquestionable from years in the field.I have also had the pleasure to meet Dave, and he is without a doubt the most dedicated tile fixer I have ever encountered. I feel very privileged to have him as my friend, and have the utmost respect for his attitude and his success….long may you reign Dave….Gaz
Darren @ North East Tiling Training
#4.
April 7th, 2008, at 9:23 PM.
Being a trainer and a lecturer in wall and floor tiling i just want to say that Daves knowledge of the tiling industry supasses all boundarys, though i dont personally know Dave i have only heard fantastic reports of the quality of his work. Dave is dedicated to his work as a tiler and takes pride in everything he does which shows even when he is helping fellow tilers out when they are in need of assisstence. I would have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone wanting a top professional job done.
Darren
Ric
#5.
April 7th, 2008, at 9:30 PM.
I am a novice to the tiling game but serious in giving a good professional job, and through the Tilersforums website i can say Dave has always responded to questions asked and i would like to thank him very much for the sensible and professional advice he gives. Top bloke….Top Tiler.
Ric
DARREN CLAY
#6.
April 7th, 2008, at 9:51 PM.
i attended a tiling course last april,i was keen to get out in the big wide world of tiling,on the course they taught us everything we need to know about tiling, wot they never told me is the learning curve just got bigger! I went down the usual routes of advertising etc,went to do the quotes, all seemed ok but then NO COMEBACK to complete the work quoted.I just like so many others found DAVE on tileforums.co.uk, he showed me where i was going wrong & since he gave me some GOOD advice,my world has changed for the better, without DAVE the forum would not be where it is today,thats not saying the other mod’s dont help out,its just DAVE seems to be the 1st to answer the question b4 any of the more experienced tilers! Thanks for all your help DAVE!
FunkyKoval
#7.
April 7th, 2008, at 10:28 PM.
Hi all,
just wanted to say that Dave was a great help to me when I’ve just started. With his advice I managed to do my first job spot on first time. It is surprising how many little trade secrets there are and most of all how big impact they make on the job. Dave knows them all. Keep up the good work on the forum Dave (tilersforums.co.uk)
Cheers
mark
#8.
April 7th, 2008, at 10:42 PM.
I started out as a self-employed tiler last year. The advice and information freely available from Dave via Tilersforums.co.uk has without doubt been instrumental in my business’s success this past 12 months. The man is a living, breathing encyclopedia of all things tiling! What he doesn’t know is not worth knowing.
(I’d buy him a pint or five if I lived up there!!)
Thanks Dave.
gazza1
#9.
April 8th, 2008, at 5:11 AM.
Dave
Since i joined tilers forum you have given some fantastic advice and enjoy reading your advice thanks a lot good luck
gazza1
John
#10.
April 8th, 2008, at 6:28 AM.
Many thanks to Dave for all his technical help and advice, tiling is a much more technical trade than most people think, it’s nice to know people like dave are on Tilers Forum and are prepared to help.
Thanks again and good luck.
John
Dean
#11.
April 8th, 2008, at 7:40 AM.
I have recently started out self employed as a tiler in Tyne & Wear. I dont know how Dave finds the time to offer his excellent advice on the forum time and time again - no matter what question you may have, Dave will supply the answer for you - i dont think this man ever sleeps! Good luck with the website Dave
Regards
Dean
John T
#12.
April 8th, 2008, at 7:49 AM.
On some tradesmen forums, some older time served tradesmen look down their noses at ‘newbies’, people like myself who needed a career change or just need a bit of advice now and again. But not Dave, no matter how simple the question Dave is there! Not only with an answer but with encourage ment for the inexperienced.
Cheers Dave mate
Russell Savage
#13.
April 8th, 2008, at 8:49 AM.
I entered the world or ceramic tiling just a year a go. Having subscribed to the forum since that time I can only say good things about Dave.
His knowledge of all aspects of ceramic tiling and associated works to the trade is, as far as I am concerned second to none. He is willing to give up his knowledge and time to the benefit of the industry not just the individuals and for sure, I would not still be in business as a professional tiler without absorbing the information freely given by him. To cap it all, he is also a nice guy!
Nice to know you Dave.
Russell
M. Pawelzik
#14.
April 8th, 2008, at 8:59 AM.
Since I entered the tilers forum I met Dave in the chat as well as in the forum. As Germany´s northest tile adhesive manufacturer it was my intention to compare german tile related technics, standards and problems with those in the UK. Dave explained them well, he gave me a help with national rules, british standards and unknown technical words, therefore my thanks to Dave for the time explaining to me. Best Regards, Martin.
Christina Sibley (sibs)
#15.
April 8th, 2008, at 1:36 PM.
A big thankyou Dave for your time and patience. You are the consumate professional. Always on hand with advice. Quick to respond and your advice is always given in a way that is non judgemental. You correct without critisizing. You provide solutions to every conceivable problem that anyone could come across.
So thankyou Dave for all the help you have given me. Long may you moderate!
Neale Pitts
#16.
April 8th, 2008, at 6:58 PM.
Since joining the forum i have always taken great interest in Daves post and answers to questions. Without doubt this man knows his stuff, More importantly IMO is that he loves his work.
Respect where respect is due.
Top man.
Steve Mcgrory
#17.
April 8th, 2008, at 7:53 PM.
I would like to thank Dave again for all the invaluable knowledge that he has passed my way, if there was a premier league of tilers then Dave would be top.
Thanks Dave.
Vincent Lawrence
#18.
April 10th, 2008, at 9:26 PM.
I have been tiling since August last year,and regularly use the forums for advice and can quite honestly ask any question tiling related and guarantee Dave will be the first, if not the second to reply,always with a well explained answer,which in my case means a heck of a lot.I would like to say a big thanks to him and hope he’s there for me next time I need advice.Thanks Dave.
spilie
#19.
April 13th, 2008, at 8:47 PM.
just found the tilers forum a few weeks ago and thanks to people like dave i have the confidence to tackle most tiling jobs now, the high standard of advice and most importantly the thorough instructions make you feel capable of leaving a tidy job. Thanks dave for your time and patientce with us new guys
ed (Aston Tiling)
#20.
April 19th, 2008, at 11:44 AM.
i have over 23 years experience within the building industry and Dave is a consumate professional. Daves tiling knowledge surpasses anybodies I have ever met. His generosity and willingness to help speaks volumes about his integrity and character and that is what stands Dave out from the crowd. There are 1000’s of tilers but only a few with his qualities and I would not hesitate to recommend Dave.
If you are looking for an experienced professional tiler with integrity then Dave is the person you require.
kind regards
Ed
Tile Forums
#21.
April 20th, 2008, at 2:47 AM.
Thanks to those so far that have left a comment. Much appreciated.
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#1. April 7th, 2008, at 8:48 PM.
“I`ve been using Tilers forum website since Dec 07. I only tile part time but i still want and believe in doing a first class job even though i have relatively little experience. When i`ve had questions Dave has always helped out, willing to share his obviously vast knowledge. How refreshing to find someone who wants to help, often having to repeat himself answering similar questions. As a customer looking for a REAL professional look no further. You WILL get the best possible service!