quick question.........

[Mr Tiler]

when tiling above a window recess how do you keep the tiles in place...... would like a few replies and opinions to see what would work best for me thanks.

 

[J Sid]

I use rapid set and use a plaster board prop.

 

[Ian]

I usually cut a batton to the width of the window, wedge it in and then tile down to it.

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

I use rapid set and use a plaster board prop.

Me too,

 

[Andy Allen]

Me too,

where did you get those props from Phil..? are they expensive?....(me being a tight arse)..lol

 

[Mr Tiler]

where did you get those props from Phil..? are they expensive?....(me being a tight arse)..lol

yes those props are very appealing.... for the rite price lol.

 

[Gazzer]

where did you get those props from Phil..? are they expensive?....(me being a tight arse)..lol

2 x BUILDERS PROPS ADJUSTABLE PLASTERBOARD EASY INCVAT | eBay

 

[Gazzer]

Sometimes I screw batton to underside of the window other times I use 2 large woodworkers clamps which are reversible so they spread not clamp.

 

[Mr Tiler]

Sometimes I screw batton to underside of the window .

but what about tiling the underside of the window too do you just wait for one to set and then do the other?

 

[Gazzer]

yep, you would have to do that with both methods. The right adhesive and they will hold after 30 mins easy.

 

[J Sid]

Look ay phil's first pic

 

[Gazzer]

2x Adjustable Plasterboard Builders Easy Props | eBay

These may be better as they would work as in phils photo plus the min length is 115cm which should sit inside most windows.

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

where did you get those props from Phil..? are they expensive?....(me being a tight arse)..lol

Andy I paid about tweny quid each for the first four from B&Q then saw them in Aldi for a fiver, so I now have six lol.

 

[J Sid]

Heard about the Aldi offer. All gone when i go in☹

 

[Gazzer]

Heard about the Aldi offer. All gone when i go in☹

Yeah gotta move quick.

 

[J Sid]

Trouble is, i am slowing down as i get older.

 

[Colour Republic]

Luck

 

[Houston]

my props, look the same as Phil Hobsons. Bought them from Tool Man Birmingham, about £10 ish

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[Gazzer]

my props, look the same as Phil Hobsons. Bought them from Tool Man Birmingham, about £10 ish

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Dont get over Yardley way these days but when I do I always drop in....usually end up with stuff I never use :lol:

 

[Mr Tiler]

Trouble is, i am slowing down as i get older. 

that the knees then mate? lol.....

 

[Mr Tiler]

cheers guys I will have to get some of these next time I do some tiling of this sort.

 

[Stef]

I've got shorter props than that, bought them from ScrewFix.
I also do the same as Neale, screw a small piece of timber into the top ingo at the joins & wait till set then fix ingo (under side) of window with my smaller props.
You will find that if the tile isn't too big then suction will hold the tile in place, the prop is just there as a precaution..

 

[A&D Tilers]

I butter the back of tile. Never had a problem. Even with porcelain. Ohhhh no done it now, next one will drop.

 

[Ian]

I always support the tiles around the window reveal, never support the tiles on the widow header, if you use good quality adhesive you don't need to.

 

[Mr Tiler]

I butter the back of tile. Never had a problem. Even with porcelain. Ohhhh no done it now, next one will drop.

yeh as bri said a tile that will fit in a window recess un the upside down part will hold itself in my opinion. I was just talking about the outside edge whatever it is called im not that up to speed with the lingo lol! cheers