bevelled Metro tiles question

[redrex]

Hi all,

Just finished measuring up for a nice splashback to do before Xmas and the customer is looking at bevelled 10cmx20cm metro tiles in brickbond. I am trying to steer them in the direction of micro metro but if they go for the larger ones any suggestions on how to overcome too big a gap between where the bevelled edges drop when fitting sockets/switches over them....hope that you understand what I mean? also does anyone know of a supplier who does 10x10 bevelled edges so I don't end up with odd looking cuts by having to cut the bigger ones in half?

I am sure there is a simple way...but it's got me confused :santa_cheesy:

Thanks

Ed

 

[grumpygrouter]

Unless you can get your setting out so that all your cuts are in the "thick" part of the tile, then I think the gaps are unavoidable with this style of tiling. You don't say if you intend to use trim but it can look a bit iffy with bevelled tiles. I always try to set out so that any edge cuts are on the 1/4 : 3/4. Gives a better finish in my opinion.

 

[redrex]

Thanks Grumpy,

As I thought, re-the setting out. I couldn't think of another way so I guess that there isn't and I'm certainly not going to cut around the sockets. I wasn't thinking of using trim so thanks for the tip on cut sizes.

Ed

 

[AllurePTS]

Any possibility of moving the sockets a little mate ???....I sometimes find that's the best solution .....not sure about the "liability" issue of that though ! lol

 

[Markvatiler]

Just seen this post and although it's a bit old, I was looking for a bit of advice. I also have the metro tiles and want to cut a hole in the centre to accommodate a couple of sockets. Looking up some of the hand saws, the reviews seem pretty negative in relation to them not cutting well. The tiles are 20cm x 10cm and 0.8cm thick. Can anyone recommend decent saws or techniques? Looking to drill into tile and cut from the holes. Thanks in advance.

 

[Gazzer]

An angle grinder with diamond tile wheel .

 

[Markvatiler]

Thanks for the reply. Does this increase the risk of cracking the tile. Or is this a tried and tested method ?

 

[Gazzer]

We use this method all the time.

 

[Bubblecraft]

As above

 

[DHTiling]

Just seen this post and although it's a bit old, I was looking for a bit of advice. I also have the metro tiles and want to cut a hole in the centre to accommodate a couple of sockets. Looking up some of the hand saws, the reviews seem pretty negative in relation to them not cutting well. The tiles are 20cm x 10cm and 0.8cm thick. Can anyone recommend decent saws or techniques? Looking to drill into tile and cut from the holes. Thanks in advance.

Is it a U shape to cut out... as in sockets fall on grout line and you need to cut around... just with sockets being around 100mm's themselves i cannot see you needing to cut a centre hole out..?

 

[Markvatiler]

Just thought it would look better buried inside a tile. I'm a sparks, so I can move the socket to accommodate what I want to. The tiles up against the socket just doesn't look great in my opinion.

 

[DHTiling]

NO, the tile goes behind the socket.. ?

 

[Markvatiler]

Whoops, typo thats what I meant .