DIY Tiler - 90 sq m of large format porcelaine tiling making me nervous!

[DHTiling]

Depends on the bath type..?

 

[PJPro]

It was this one - AQUAESTIL HUDSON 1700 X 700 AQUAMAX BATH available at Bathroom City

 

[Gazzer]

I agree with the foreman...tile to it.

 

[DHTiling]

Yep, me too.. tile to the bath.. The bath will have a chamfered edge and tiling the wall first will mean when the bath is put into place you will have a rather large Silicon joint from bath edge to wall, if you get my drift..

 

[PJPro]

Yep. I know what you mean.

 

[SnipSnap]

Hi PJ,
Check the walls for squareness when you fit the bath. It is sometimes needed to inset the bath into the wall (slightly) to overcome wide joints (either in the corner or at the bath extremities), or if the roll on the bath is a little excessive. One thing to watch out for though, if you need to inset the bath, make sure that you will have full access to the taps as sometimes the taps can get too close to the tiling surface.

 

[DHTiling]

Hi PJ,
Check the walls for squareness when you fit the bath. It is sometimes needed to inset the bath into the wall (slightly) to overcome wide joints (either in the corner or at the bath extremities), or if the roll on the bath is a little excessive. One thing to watch out for though, if you need to inset the bath, make sure that you will have full access to the taps as sometimes the taps can get too close to the tiling surface.

Now then stranger..

 

[PJPro]

The taps are actually wall hung to take advantage of the wet wall. So the position of the bath won't affect them.

 

[PJPro]

Still maing progress but it is slow, slow, slow. I've been diverted off onto other things like buying doors, handles, locks, etc.

A couple of the doors were fitted today. Unfortunately, when they fitted the skirting they managed to put a nail through a pipe causing a leak. :-(

I went for these doors from Wickes.

Arrived next day and look much better in the flesh than in the picture.

The stairs are now complete.

As far as the bathroom, the hardibacker is on the wet wall. The feature tiles (a work around to avoid slithers) have been sealed and are ready to lay. I just need to catch up on some Silicon in the expension joints where the tiles meet the walls.

 

[DHTiling]

Nice doors.

We really appreciate your updates.. looking forward to the finished job and pics..

 

[SnipSnap]

Now then stranger..

Hi Dave!

It's been a while since my last logged visit.... but I have been browsing the forum a few times. It did not help loosing my login details, until now that is.

 

[PJPro]

Arrrggghhh! My fix for the tile slithers is npt going well! How the hell do you get mosiacs up without making a mess! Damn!

 

[DHTiling]

What you trying to do..?

 

[Russw77]

hi and welcome. i know the feeling of being able to stand back and be proud of what you've done is great but i think this is a job for a pro. You can get all the advice you need on here but there is no substitute for professional experience. hope this helps Russ

 

[SnipSnap]

put us in the picture and we will try to help. Sometimes you will get a bit of mess if the adhesive is too much. With some finishes you could allow the mosaic to slightly set and then rake the adhesive off and clean off the surface. You should test a small sample before diving in though.