corners

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    45 degree backsplash corners cut?

    I’m about to tile a backsplash with 1.5” marble interlocking mosaic tile. I have two 45 deg angles and am not sure how to cut the tiles for these corners.
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    Grout or sealant and grout in the corners?

    I'm just grouting a new en suite and have left the corners open until I'm sure of the best way to do them. I'm going to presume I need to use a flexible sealant on the inside corners and where the tiles meet the tray, but, do you fill the gaps with grout first and lay a bead of sealant on top...
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    Inverted corners what to finish with

    Tiling three walls where sink will go. Walls to left and right of sink will have tiles up to about half way with metal tile trim up and across to the back wall. Back wall will have tiles from floor to ceiling. How do you guys finish the back wall edges above the tile trim that come across from...
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    Unplum inside corner

    I thought I had all plum walls but missed this inside corner. Are there any suggestions on how to fix this 3/8" gap? My ideas so far, Option 1 to just have a 3/8" wide corner caulk line both inside corners event though issue on one corner. Option 2 use quarter round 1/2 wide to cover gap- have...
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    Metro tile internal corners

    Hi all, new to the forum, I have read previous advice about tiling into an internal corner using Metro tiles. I still quite don't understand how you cut the mitre's to the internal corners
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    Silicon over Flexible Grout in Internal Corners?

    Hi all, As per the title, my tiler has grouted the internal corners of our new shower enclosure with a flexible tile grout. I found this out when visiting him at the end of the job, when he said it just needs siliconing on top, asking if I was happy to do it myself. At the time I thought...
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    Silicon seal base and corners of a walk in shower? Currently grouted

    Bathroom fitters finishing job tomorrow, is it necessary for them to seal around the base and corners before they leave?
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    Advice please - Epoxy resin shower corners

    I have been searching for information on internal corners joints for shower. I have epoxy resin which I have used to join mitred tiles on a difficult angle external corner. Is I OK to use epoxy resin in joint on internal corners? I plan to use epoxy grout for remainder of shower. The shower has...
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    Advice on corners for subway tiles please.

    Hi, I am in the process of tiling with subways and just wanted some help with corners, if trim or grout is best? Am tiling in wetroom on backer board, Wedi tray all sealed in. I started tiling floor to ceiling and just thinking about the corners. I have one 90° internal corner (which I have...
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    Looking for Venis 18 inch tile with rounded corners.

    Looking for Venis 18 inch tile with rounded corners. Peach color, says "Gres de Elite" on back. Doing kitchen remodel and need to replace broken tile.
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    Perfect vertically stacked internal corners

    Client here. Having an ensuite made and need to decide on exact bathroom width. Crucial to this is how you do internal corners perfectly?? Tiles are 250x50mm, 8mm thick planning a 2mm grout. I want stacked vertical pattern and I want a whole tile meeting whole tile in the internal corners. I...
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    Splitface external corners

    Hello, I’ve got a job with 300x160 split face slate, thickness ranges from 15mm to 25mm on the tile. Any advice on how to attack the external corners? I was thinking of purchasing a wet cutter for a mitre but having played around on a small cutter I’m still not satisfied that it’s going to look...
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    Shower floor tiles taking 4 days to dry in the corners

    My new (1 month old) shower floor has 2" porcelain hexagon tiles. I noticed the grout stayed wet much longer in each bottom corner of the wall that is across from the shower head . About 4" of floor corner grout - both directions in 2 corners , and around the single tiles that are adjacent to...
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    Techniques for applying sealant to 3 lines of a corner joint

    Hi, I would be interested in advice on how to apply sealant to corner joints effectively. Is there any way to do it without waiting for the vertical line to dry before applying the horizontal lines? Whatever I try, I take off and weaken the vertical line when applying the horizontal. Many...
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    Inside corners with beveled tile

    Hi, this is my first time working with beveled tile and after doing my layout in a shower surrond, I realized that the wall that has the shower valve will meet the long wall with all cut tiles. And on the long wall, every 3rd row will have a run of full tiles. I'm not sure what is the correct...
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    Internal Corners (again!)

    I've seen lots of posts on internal corners in a bathroom but am still confused as to what to do and I apologise for not getting it. I am tiling a bathroom wall and have got to the internal corners. From what I understand the two tiles will overlap and that a gap of 2mm should be used (ebtween...
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    Silicon Corners in Shower/Wet Room

    Hi all I'm aware that I should be Silicon-ing in the corner of my fully tiled (wet) room. The corners will be butt joints, as in I will tile one wall (with some margin for error) and then tile the other one up to it with a neat gap for Silicon. 1) What gap is recommended large enough for...
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    Metro tiles and corners

    Hi, first post and a question about Metro tiles. Never used these before but I'm thinking about the corners. Is it correct to assume that, for the full length tiles, I should remove the natural 'bevel' before cutting the 45 degree 'bevel' for the corners?
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    BN1 Brighton, Mastic specialist wanted. Approx 6 corners, niche and shower. Bumpy tiles

    Hi, I am wondering if anyone is able to apply mastic neatly to bumpy tiles i.e. this one. Eminence Johnson Tiles. Eminence Tile Satin White Being the genuis i am, decided to go for these tiles. Plumber been wonderful, he is just worried he won't be able to make sillicone look neat. Work...
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    Grout Removal from Corners - Grinding Tool?

    The grout in my bathroom was very old and dirty and I successfully buzzed it all out of the straight, flat lines with a Dremel tool using its carbide blade attachment. However, I can't seem to find the right blade, attachment or tool that will help me get the grout out of the 90 degree corners...

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