outside corner in rectangle bathroom

[mr angry]

hi guys,

please excuse my terminology if i dont describe my current diy job. i have just ordered tools from amazon... cube laser, trowel, float, grout etc... i have not ordered the leveling tile kit yet as there are so many to choose from so hopefully someone can recommend a cheap good kit.

anyways, i am about to start tiling my bathroom but im not sure how to tackle the outside corner inside the bathroom. my choice is the offset method rather than the stacking one. maybe you can convince me otherwise :/

i would also add that i cannot get the rest of the pant off the wall as its stuck pretty good. ive read on google that all paint should be removed or by doing heavy scores in the plaster to make the adhesive bond. what do you recommend for heavy scoring the walls as i feel using a razor blade is not suffice.

i also have to tile the floor and upon checking this it looks like a 9m ply was used for the tiles already laid. should i use the same thickness of ply when i do the floor? if so, then i will be left with a step up into bathroom like before (not a big problem) around an inch height. i need to rip it all up anyways due to radiator pipe work and water inlet for toilet being offset.

the measurements for wall width 22cm for left width and 45cm for the right width. the tiles for the wall are 298mm x 498mm bought from b&q. if you need any more info please tell me.

should i start tiling the walls first or the floor?



thanks

cameron

 

[mr angry]

hi guys,

when you say trim on top of tile, what do you mean? is this a separate trim from the coving and what does it look like? where can i buy this trim from?



cheers

 

[mr angry]

it looks like my floor has a slope of 1" from door to window. not sure how i missed that but im guessing its because i didnt use a batten at the time with my level :/

anyways can i use cement or mortar to bring the level up and screed the floor? im not sure how much stuff i will need but can i mix sand and cement as a base before i start tiling the floor?

please recommend what type of stuff to buy before i buy the wrong stuff

ive not had much time to do the bathroom lately so its just when i have time thats why it seems to be taking forever!

cheers

 

[mr angry]

Anyone?

 

[Qwerty]

Just use self levelling compound

 

[acaciaguy]

SLC all the way. Get it level and make your life easier for fixing tiles

 

[mr angry]

hi guys,

been busy lately so the bathroom was put on back burner. i have since finished the tiling but i still have the issue with the coving at top. in a previous post someone mentioned a trim on the coving. can someone describe what this is?

i know someone also mentioned about using new coving over old coving....will i have any trouble keeping the old coving in place? the coving already installed, measures at 110mm, what size do you recommend to cover old coving?

here are some photos of the tiling so far... and yes, the tiles still need cleaning up lol. also the tiles you see at left hand side which look off, is an actual access point/hatch and i need to cut a hole for the drainage too

thanks in advance!

 

[mr angry]

anyone?

 

[J Sid]

I'd remove old coving and tile a bit higher then have new coving fixed over tile and to cover damage ceiling from removal of old coving.

 

[Dan]

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