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[Gazzer]

Not sure what you are talking about really. If you have 8mm tiles and 9mm trim you should have no problems at all.

 

[andyb_987]

can u not just cut the tile to suit the recess size?
or is it that when tile is on the wall in reces it sticks out 5mm if so may be less ady on the wall to prevent it sticking out as much.:ninja:

 

[monty]

Its probably just me...the best way i can explain...if i was to cut the tiles to the exact shape of the window on the outside then put this trim in... The outside will be flush but when i put the inside tiles in there is a 4-5 mm gap?? :mad2:
So therefor ive got to hang the outside tiles over 5mm to get the inside flush.

Monty

 

[grumpygrouter]

I think I see what you are talking about now. You have already fixed the outside tiles to the wall around the window and you are fixing the trim to the internal walls for tiling into. Have you already cut your recess tiles to fit the window? If so you will have cut them too short which is why you will have a gap. You will need to fix the trim and then cut your recess tiles to suit!

Grumpy

 

[bishbosh77]

Yes, good luck mate

 

[Gazzer]

What is the make of trim?

 

[monty]

I've not cut any yet grumpy...ive tiled below the window and then i've tiled colums either side and then bridged the top making sure everythin is square.. (this is the way i was showed at NETT) So now i just have to tile around the window and the inside of the window...i got 2 scrap pieces of tiles held one on the outside level with the window edge, put the trim to it then i put the other scrap piece of tile on the inside and the inside sticks out around 4-5mm so to get the inside flush i will have to cut the outside tiles 4-5mm past the window...(if that makes sence) I'm assuming i put the trim under the outside tile??

Monty
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Got it from topps tiles

 

[Gazzer]

Trim fits under the tile inside the window reveal....well in my 31 years of tiling it has

 

[monty]

Do you put the inside window reveal tiles in first then slide your trim in to them. Then put the outside ones on last??
Do you allow anything for adhesive?

Thanks

 

[Gazzer]

Tile around the window to the correct opening size. When happy with the tiles on the wall around the window opening you want to rub the edges down with a rubbing stone if your cutting isnt too good but anyway, then cut a piece of trim (i usually cut the head of the cill 1st), mitre the ends so it is a good fit across the width of the head of the cill and then spread adhesive on the head of the cill. Place the trim in place so that the rounded edge is flush with the wall tiles. Then insert the tiles between the trim and window ( you may need to cut these) . Next do either sides and follow that with the lower cill.
Does this link help at all
http://www.imagetrim.co.uk/pvc_trim.htm

 

[Gazzer]

Do you put the inside window reveal tiles in first then slide your trim in to them. Then put the outside ones on last??
Do you allow anything for adhesive?

Thanks

Outside 1st
Then trim inside window
Then inside tiles
If you have 8mm tiles and 9mm trim it should work perfect by just spreading the wall and pushing tile into the adhesive. Most tiles have slightly rounded edges and you will get a good finish to the trim. Do not place the cut edge against the trim when inserting the tiles inside your window reveals/cill.

 

[monty]

Excuse me for being thick sir ramic..if you do the outside first then trim the inside window then put inside tiles on...how do you fix the trim?? with masking tape??
Either way i put the trim though i think im still going to get this 4-5 mm lip.
If the inside of the window is well out of square could this be the cause of it?

monty

 

[Gazzer]

The trim is bedded into the tile adhesive and then the inside tile is fitted and that holds it all into place.
Have you checked the link i posted as that shows clearly how to do it.

 

[monty]

arrrrrrrrrrrrhhhhhhhhhhhhhh thats why...i was thinking of doing it the opposite way..Derrrr.. haha ..Thanks for that sir ramic

 

[Gazzer]

So all sorted now? Good.