Granite floor tiles can any one help?

[Mr Tiler]

Hi all! Have a small floor tiling job in a bathroom with granite. can anyone help me with any advice on this? :huh2:

 

[DevonChris]

stick the tiles to the floor!!!

What do you need help with?

 

[brian c]

use paper templates and transfer these to tiles,then use your wet cutter for cutting and shaping tile as required.Be prepared to get wet from the wet cutter,you might need a dry shirt m8.SEAL BEFORE LAYING AND DONT KEEP ADHESIVE OR GROUT ON TILE FOR ANY LENGTH OF TIME,AS IT MIGHT CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE TILE.

 

[stanimal]

I use a silver pencil to mark cuts on stone marks stay on when using wet saw and you can see mark on dark stone.pencil is metallic silver

 

[DHTiling]

I use a silver pencil to mark cuts on stone marks stay on when using wet saw and you can see mark on dark stone.pencil is metallic silver

You can get china pencils in various colours..ideal for wet cutting work...

 

[Mr Tiler]

Thanks will give it a go! any tips on sealing the granite?
what kind of sealer ?
have read some come pre sealed how can you tell?

thanks!!!:yawn:

 

[DHTiling]

To test if they are pre-sealed put some drops of water onto them and let it stand..then wipe it off and if it darkens/wets the stone then it will need sealing..you will need to use an impregnating sealer... i use this one

MN Stainstop - 1L
A spirit based, Silicon impregnator that penetrates into the surface of stone and forms an invisible film within the pores and capillaries.

Prevents staining from water, dirt and oil, allowing the stone to breathe, and aids maintenance. For use on all polished and unpolished natural and artificial stone

 

[Mr Tiler]

Thanks very much thats a big help! will give that one a go.

Cheers! :hurray:

 

[devonmark]

You can get china pencils in various colours..ideal for wet cutting work...

good advice me ole china..

 

[pdwatermelon]

Stanimal....I Saw some pictures...think they were from you...How did you cut those marble/granite tiles so that they were round. Thanks.

 

[stanimal]

I just spent a good deal of time explaining how to do the cuts you asked about only to have my session time out before I could post a reply which is a real ****** and a wee bit frustrating. I will try again later

 

[stanimal]

You can get china pencils in various colours..ideal for wet cutting work...

china markers do work very well but they are fragile and the paper wrapper does not hold up very well if you have wet hands or if left on workbench near wetsaw,must handle with care

 

[stanimal]

I make the radius cuts with a grinder or a wet saw.It depends upon how small or large the radius is and the diameter of the blade you are cutting with.I can give more details on how to make these cuts if you like.or I could e mail a short video showing you how. Stanimal

 

[Mr Tiler]

Hi, Thanks very much that would be good if you could send video

Thanks again for your help! :hurray:

 

[stanimal]

mrtiler,I will make a short video for you. I will need e mail if you want me to send to you.Stanimal