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[Mr Tiler]

the best way to describe it is an 'inward quadrant shape' (I can oly hope mate lol).

 

[beanz]

Yep, that's what I thought.. You can take the back corner of the tile off, to get a tighter fit.

 

[Mr Tiler]

Yep, that's what I thought.. You can take the back corner of the tile off, to get a tighter fit.

do you suggest mitring if that's how its spelt? or what are the quicker methods as this is a long process? thanks beanz!

 

[Stef]

do you suggest mitring if that's how its spelt? or what are the quicker methods as this is a long process? thanks beanz!

Cut your tile then take an angle grinder to the back edge of the tile & cut it but don't go into the face of the tile.
If I'm cutting to a ceiling or wall or anything I measure 5mm (if I'm using a 3mm spacer) that then gives me 2mm of clearance.

 

[Ian]

Cut your tile then take an angle grinder to the back edge of the tile & cut it but don't go into the face of the tile.
If I'm cutting to a ceiling or wall or anything I measure 5mm (if I'm using a 3mm spacer) that then gives me 2mm of clearance.

That's exactly how I measure my cuts, spacer size + 2mm. It works 99% of the time, occasionally an additional scribe is required if the ceiling has a bow, this only really occurs with large formats.

 

[Stef]

Yeah Bri, spot on with that.

 

[CJ]

Colin!.. judging by your avatar.. would she allow you to fit one :lol:``

"She" wouldn't know. :smilewinkgrin:

 

[celt]

That's exactly how I measure my cuts, spacer size + 2mm. It works 99% of the time, occasionally an additional scribe is required if the ceiling has a bow, this only really occurs with large formats.

From what im reading here, your measuring the distance between the last tile and ceiling and taking 5mm off if the spacer is 3mm and you do this right around where the tiles meet the ceiling.

Do you also do this for floor tiles working to skirting boards.

 

[steve187]

the first cut that doesn't fit is called a template

 

[Mr Tiler]

the first cut that doesn't fit is called a template

very nice answer mate lol

 

[beanz]

From what im reading here, your measuring the distance between the last tile and ceiling and taking 5mm off if the spacer is 3mm and you do this right around where the tiles meet the ceiling.

Do you also do this for floor tiles working to skirting boards

i prefer to remove skirting, but if that's not an option, then yes, same principle..

 

[area tiling]

Measure twice cut once ! But what Phil says is so true !

 

[AMtek]

the way I measure cuts to the ceiling or floor is to use packers: if you're using a 3mm grout line and you want a 2mm expansion gap at the top then turn the tile so the biscuit of the tile is facing you, put a 5mm packer between the tile and the ceiling and put a mark on both sides of the tile (if the ceiling has a slope your tile will fit). As long as your marks are accurate and the cut is straight the tile will fit perfectly

 

[Spud]

Any one know of where you can purchase a laser for a dewalt cutter every thing I have seen on line is expensive , the karl dahm one is over £100

 

[Gazzer]

Any one know of where you can purchase a laser for a dewalt cutter every thing I have seen on line is expensive , the karl dahm one is over £100

Gary I purchased the laser, holder and battery box of Ebay, All I had to do was make a bracket .