How to tile round 'L' shaped rad valves?

[Andy Allen]

the op just said the plumber wont come back..??

so what then just leave the tile out..

like others have said you have to make the best out of a bad job, try working it on a grout joint vertical or horizontal or split the tile........but make sure you explain to the customer its the plumbers fault for not leaving the job ready for tiling..

 

[IHB]

If it can't be removed then remember if the valves fit tight to the radiator then the tile above the valve will be hidden when the radiator's fitted. Any cut outs above the valve should be hidden.

 

[stusgsx]

Learn a bit of plumbing then charge them to remove and refit valves. That's what I do ;-)

 

[thompsonbrown]

Plumbing a towel rail using elbows is not a way I would install a towel rail.
However slagging of the plumber for not coming back, is a bit unfair without knowing all the circumstances about the job. Splitting a tile through the drilled hole would look the best in my opinion.

 

[Qwerty]

I don't think they are elbows, but L shaped valves

 

[beanz]

Don't you know a plumber, that could come and remove the rads for you? Then put them back on when you're done? Obviously you'd have to add that to your price... In all fairness to the plumber, it's not really his problem. If the customer won't wear the expense, you'll just have to slot them. If you go down that route, don't re-use the bit you cut out, cut new pieces, and get them tight. It'll be less noticeable. 😉

 

[Chalker]

Plumber should have left them capped so you cold tile.

 

[Andy Allen]

its always the plumbers fault......:lol:

 

[lizzardtong]

draining system its easy. to avoid draining and filling few times i do install if possible valves outside bathroom. so once tiling its finished and radiator its fitted i just open valves bleed air and depend on the system thats it. simple

 

[pete f]

its just rough work by the plumber they should be capped off for you then he can do what he wants with his joints when he re fits the rads