ᐅ Tiling on the upper floor of a new build – no staircase available

Created on: 14 Nov 2020 14:49
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user281
Hello,

We would like to have tiles (45x90 cm [18x35 inches]) installed in the bathroom (13 m² [140 ft²]) on the upper floor of our single-family house, where the screed is already in place. The tiler says he needs a staircase to do this, which we do not have yet. The windows are already installed, and we could at best manage a ladder to get from the ground floor to the upper floor. However, I imagine carrying the tile packages up using a ladder would be quite exhausting.

Has anyone faced this issue before or does anyone have helpful tips on how to get the heavy tiles upstairs under these circumstances?

(Waiting until the staircase is installed is not an option.)

Thank you in advance!
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Bookstar
14 Nov 2020 16:30
Why don’t you take some wood and quickly assemble a staircase yourself? One day’s work, a cordless drill, and a few screws. That’s all it takes.

You won’t be able to get it up there that easily otherwise.
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goalkeeper
14 Nov 2020 16:42
Go to your future staircase builder and ask for a temporary construction staircase – they will most likely install one for you on short notice.
seat8814 Nov 2020 16:45
Lean a ladder against it and carry the materials up yourself. It takes effort and hard work, but you’re happy to do it for your home...
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hampshire
14 Nov 2020 16:51
Is tile transport the responsibility of the tiler, or is it about ensuring BG-compliant safety for their employees? The first can be handled as a DIY task (see suggestions), but the latter cannot. For safety, only a fall-protected access, such as scaffolding or stairs, will help.
11ant14 Nov 2020 17:02
user281 schrieb:

Maybe this question is a bit basic, but what is the best way to lift heavy tile packages using a ladder?
Have you never seen roofers? They use lifts that look like ladders without a basket and a fire truck.
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Osnabruecker
14 Nov 2020 18:18
How many tiles are we talking about? Two bathrooms?
Carrying them yourself...

All floor coverings: properly assemble the staircase (have it done).