setting out question ..........

[merlecollins]

On a worktop just turn your spacers on the side (laying flat on the work top) and rest the tile edge on top, this normally gives you about 2.5mm

Spot On2mm peg on it's side

 

[tfs]

You could just take that old sill out mate.

Then cut a new sill with projecting horns on either side of the window and have the cill made with an over hang of say an inch or so. This would allow you to tile up to the underside of the sill.

I have attached a pic of some work I done recenty where I put in a new sill with an overhang and horns at the sides of the reveal.

not the best pic (this pick was taken of the floor) but it gives you an idea of what I mean as you can see the cill

 

[Aqua Tiling]

so i was pretty much right by saying 3 mm , sounds good , thanks

3mm is a lot better that the original you had planned, good luck with it, post pics when you finished

 

[paulyoung666]

3mm is a lot better that the original you had planned, good luck with it, post pics when you finished

plenty of pics will be forthcoming as long as all goes ok :lol: , mind you , with the help i am getting off here if i fail then i want shooting , this must be the most helpful site i have ever come across

 

[Aqua Tiling]

Take your time, check 3-4 times if you have to, make sure all the walls are flat and straight and get a good even bed on and you wont fail mate.

 

[merlecollins]

Mark twice, cut once

Use this theory in everything you do with tiling and you won't go far wrong

 

[Aqua Tiling]

my uncle used to say that, god rest his soul

 

[J.R Tiling]

Hi

Is it possable that you could pack the cill out with plasterboard to make it higher , giving you a larger cut for your next tile

 

[paulyoung666]

thanks all , keep your eyes open for me screaming for help in the coming weeks :lol:

 

[Sean fsy]

does anyone else get the 5mm syndrome, at least once a month for me lol, say you measure with your rule for instance 158mm and you mark and cut 153mm!!!! or is it just me

 

[Sean fsy]

i have a brilliant solution, just set the new worktops that little bit higher to make up the difference(if possible)

 

[merlecollins]

Is it possable that you could pack the cill out with plasterboard to make it higher , giving you a larger cut for your next tile

Doesn't look like he's got much height to play with at the frame:smilewinkgrin:

 

[Aqua Tiling]

i have a brilliant solution, just set the new worktops that little bit higher to make up the difference(if possible)

never even thought about the work tops.

 

[paulyoung666]

i have a brilliant solution, just set the new worktops that little bit higher to make up the difference(if possible)

potentially that is not as crazy as it sounds , and indeed i do have the option to do it if i need to , it might only be a few mm but it could save the day , deffo worth bareing in mind

 

[merlecollins]

Is it not just sooooo much easier to take that bit ply off and clean the window frame :dizzy2: