Diamond set

[brian c]

when it comes to the final tile ie against a wall,what method do you use to get your cut.


1. use an angle finder (which you can buy from NETTor TRADE TILER)

2. TURN A TILE ON REVERSE AND MARK AT BOTH SIDES

3. SOME OTHER WAY


I have recently been shown a different way which is brilliant and easy to do,i will share it with you even if someone else does it the new way that i know.Dave,medlar,whitebeam and a few others will probably know it.

 

[garretridge]

i use an angle finder normaly but like to your new method please explain!

 

[medlar]

stand the tile on its edge and mark it then reverse it for the other side

Jimmy

 

[DHTiling]

It's point to point marking......easy peasy when you know how......come on bri...write it down...

 

[brian c]

i have another method dave which is also easy peasy...just seeing if any of you know it before i share it with you.:yes:

 

[medlar]

It's point to point marking......easy peasy when you know how......come on bri...write it down...

is point to point a bit like dot to dot ha ha. Dont think people would be shown ways like that on these courses Dave mate

Jimmy

 

[grumpygrouter]

This is where the Monty is a good cutter. You measure your distance from your point to the wall less your grout line, put the cutter into 45 deg mode and line the tile up with your distance on the gauge. Set the repeat cut guide if necessary and away you go!

 

[DHTiling]

No easier method than point to point bri.....if you know wot i mean by point to point...lol lol lol....

By this i don't mean point of tile to wall allowing for grout line either...

 

[medlar]

This is where the Monty is a good cutter. You measure your distance from your point to the wall less your grout line, put the cutter into 45 deg mode and line the tile up with your distance on the gauge. Set the repeat cut guide if necessary and away you go!

And what if the wall is out ? you need 2 measurements not 1,or have i misread your post grumps

Jimmy

 

[DHTiling]

yes..jimmy has it....:hurray:

 

[grumpygrouter]

...you are right of course Jimmy, this assumes you are tiling to a square section.

 

[brian c]

good to see i have created a bit of a debate.

 

[medlar]

yes..jimmy has it....:hurray:

Dave,thats POLD SCHOOL mate,not something these young uns would know about :hurray::hurray::hurray::hurray:

Jimmy

 

[medlar]

good to see i have created a bit of a debate.

proper trouble maker you Brian mate ha ha ha


Jimmy

 

[grumpygrouter]

.....go on then, don't keep us all in suspenders......