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[Jimmy Boy]

What advice can you offer for intricate cuts. Like around mouldings, sinks etc.
Is a profile gauge any good or is making a paper template the better way?
Or have you any other better ways to tackle these.
Thanx

 

[abskiing]

Try a rolled up strip of tin foil. Keeps the shape quite well.


abskiing

 

[daj5451]

I cant fault the paper template:yes:
Daj

 

[DHTiling]

sinks..just scribe to them.....mouldings.. if they can't be under cut with a saw then use the profile gauge....

 

[brummie tiler]

i use a peice of cardboard usually for a template. works for me. always best to go underneath things where possible though

 

[etc.tiling]

You could always try using one of these: broken link removed

I've tried the cardboard method and it works well but if you get yourself a flexible curve you can pretty much mould it to any shape and it keeps its shape!

If all else fails go on a quick plumbing/sanitation course and take the blinking thing out - gives a better finish too!!

 

[grumpygrouter]

Might try one of those.

Grumpy

 

[ad tiling]

i use backing paper for wall paper easy to work with, not to thick
or sometimes use pipe cleaners even easier to bend into the shape
you need

 

[Dan]

Where's that post I did with the image of the (fair to say poor) example of the scribing in around an object. Accompanied by Dave's info on scribing in.

 

[tysfoot]

what is the Axminster Flexible Curve like to use, is it accurate

 

[DHTiling]

You mean this one dan.... ....... http://www.tilersforums.com/tiling-forum/4686-templates.html?highlight=scribing

 

[howard]

i bought one from ebay its quicker than cutting a stencil but its still to flexi to keep a perfect shape when moving it away from toilet

 

[etc.tiling]

The flixi from Axminster is cool for getting a good gist of where you need to be. Don't think there's anything that's perfect - you'll not be far out so just scribe yourself in once you've got the general shape right and you'll have yourself a great fitting cut!!