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Leatherface
Hello chaps, some of the answers are nearly correct though not quite.
YES - the best results are acheived by butt jointing and polishing the edges.
HOWEVER - The way to acheive this is as follows............
You need a variable speed grinder ( I use a Makita )
& also a velcro sanding pad attatchment and sanding disks.
The idea is that you should sand and slightly round off the edges prior 2 fixing and then give a final light finishing sanding once the tiles are set and adhesive set. This way you do not do much unnecessary damage or sanding to the adjoining tiles.
Slow your grinder down to around 1400 rpm ( or speed setting 2 )
Start with 60 grit, then 80, then 120, then 300 and finally 500. Fix tile & continue with next. This will give a beautiful polished edge. Gently sand again in situ' once adhesive has set to even out.
I will upload a few pics of a job I recently did when I get time.
Faliure to use a slow speed or faliure to gradually go through grades of paper can cause scorching or poor results.
YES - the best results are acheived by butt jointing and polishing the edges.
HOWEVER - The way to acheive this is as follows............
You need a variable speed grinder ( I use a Makita )
& also a velcro sanding pad attatchment and sanding disks.
The idea is that you should sand and slightly round off the edges prior 2 fixing and then give a final light finishing sanding once the tiles are set and adhesive set. This way you do not do much unnecessary damage or sanding to the adjoining tiles.
Slow your grinder down to around 1400 rpm ( or speed setting 2 )
Start with 60 grit, then 80, then 120, then 300 and finally 500. Fix tile & continue with next. This will give a beautiful polished edge. Gently sand again in situ' once adhesive has set to even out.
I will upload a few pics of a job I recently did when I get time.
Faliure to use a slow speed or faliure to gradually go through grades of paper can cause scorching or poor results.
