metal

im fitting 300x600 tiles that are 9mm thick. i read on here that i should use a 10mm round trowel for that size tile and that it will squash down to 6mm. I assumed that would mean id need 15mm trim but someone at topps tiles said otherwise. can anyone advise what i need to do/buy? thanks

Got a job to do with some metal capped mosaics, is it right that you can cut them with a wet cutting blade? Stone/Glass/Steel Mosaic Mixes | Tiles and Mosaics Does it need a special blade or will my marcrist one do the job?

I have had a re-wire done and don't want to go to the expense of totally re-tiling the kitchen and was wondering if anyone can help me source these tiles which were purchased about 15 years ago, even if anyone could just supply a name or make that might help me in my search. I am looking for...

I don't know where most people get their metal trim from, probably CTD but I have found this guy on the bay and didn't think his trims were too badly priced. Thoughts please? TILE TRIM STRAIGHT EDGE - ALUMINIUM - BOX OF 10 - CHROME MATT WHITE BLACK - 2.5M

Has anyone got any recommendations for a decent tool to cut and mitre metal tiletrims?..I've tiled a kitchen today with 5 lengths of metal trim with about 20 mitred corners using a broken plastic mitre box and a junior hacksaw...needless to say it wasn't enjoyable!

I'm looking to install natural slate tiles (30cm x 30cm) over a timber floor (stiffened with ply overlay) so expect a flexible cement based adhesive and grout is appropriate. However, I am also looking to install small (5cm x 5cm) metal (pewter) tile inserts at the corners of the tiles. Would I...

I used to cut them in tiny metal mitre block, but got fed up with it as the 2.4m length trim moved alot using the hacksaw so I ended up making my own mitre block, what do you lads use to make your life easier, like hearing how other tilers do it there way

Pushed a sofa over a white porcelain floor that I just laid and I have managed to mark the tile with the metal foot. Anyone got any ideas how to get metal mark of face of tile

Got a load of metal mosaics to do which will require cutting. What do you all use to cut them with? Was going to use metal blade in my grinder.

I've just had a client ask are metal tile trims (such as the polished aluminium ones) affected by hard water? We're in the South East, Folkestone. Can they be cleaned effectively and easily? Do they attract limescale more than the plastic ones? Do they discolour? I didn't know what to say as...

Tiles, grout and adhesive sorted. Just need to sort trim. we have decided to go with metal, straight edge. Probably 8mm and prefer a brushed finish. Cheapest we we have found is Genesis. We need 7 of 2.5m and at trimtraders it comes out at about £55 delivered for the aluminium brushed finish...

Can't remember who put the link up, Mark or Neale, (whitebeam, sir ramic) It was for a mini metal chop saw, think it was for cutting tracks on a model railway. Do you still have the link as I can't find anything on a google search.

Hey all just got a job with quite a few metres of mosaic which is a combination of metal skinned tiles over the top of porcelain mosaics and glass mosaic tiles. Just wanted to see what angle grinder blades you are cutting them with.

Hi, iv only just become a member and was wondering if anybody had any experience in using metal tiles? I am tiling curved walls around a jacuzzi in metal mosaics. They are very, very easily scratched! I need to keep my hands permanently clean as any adhesive on my hands scratch them! I need to...

What do you use to cut and dress tour mitres? I use electric mitre saw, then light file and rub down if required. I wondered if there is anyway of improving the finish though, thought soldering the trim then file to fill joint, i know it would be hard making the soldering stick though

okay gentlemen what is the best way of cutting metal mosaic tiles in your opinion;

Hi all, Just a quick one for you. I have searched just about everywhere but want to make sure! I'm after some 10mm white square metal tile trim with matching white corners. Anyone come across any before? I have found some 10mm white round edge metal trim with corners on protiler tools so that...

Use with the appropriate stainless steel screws, our slimline metal washer grips tightly into the surface as they become almost flush with the board. Packs of the metal washers are sold in bags of 100. Marmox Metal Washers - PHG Wetrooms

Hi all, I,m a give it a go diyer and at the moment up to my "best bits" in doing our bathroom as "she who must be obeyed" requires, or is that , instructs. Anyway I just wanted to pass on my "purchase of the day", madam chose ali trim, she doesn't want to know about mitreing etc, protractor...

Hi, Am on the final straight of my wetroom project! The wetroom is fairly small (2.5x2.0m) and there is a bath fairly close to the shower area, so I am expecting the bath is going to be splashed by water when taking a shower. I want to fit glass panels to the side and end of the bath and...