Toilet bowl

[robbieraven]

Hi all, have had a nasty request, to tile bathroom floor in Black gloss porcelain tiles, 600x300, now the snag is it has to meet an existing tiled hallway so I'll have the cuts governed for me. The customer wants me to cut around the toilet bowl base even though I suggested getting it out. The tiles are 9mm thick and I'm thinking if the tiles meet the base of the toilet it could be an absolute pig to nip around it, if not impossible. As I mentioned the tiles are black so where they meet the white base would have to be incredibly neat, any thoughts? Thanks Rob

 

[Andy Allen]

i would insist on taking the tiolet out with those tiles, in fact i got one coming up in a couple of weeks time, 2 ensuites and a bathroom, with the same tile, told them to get all toilets and basins removed, cutting round a pan with those tiles would be a nightmare...

 

[robbieraven]

Thanks Andy, I will insist on it on this occasion, Black 9mm Porcelian tiles nipped around a bowl could certainly end in tears.

 

[John Benton]

Thanks Andy, I will insist on it on this occasion, Black 9mm Porcelian tiles nipped around a bowl could certainly end in tears.

And it will tears from both parties robbie!!! As Andy says, get them out, the job will be far quicker, you will be happy, the customer will be happy, and the job looks far better finished.

 

[Brian the Tile]

im sorry but we are called tilers for a reason and you cant always just remove the toilet and the sink and the shower tray and the bath and anyting else that might be in the way,as i say im a tiler and thats what i do if if was easy we would all be out off work

 

[glasgow_tiler]

nothing worse than cutting around a toilet pan with the old snips, i duno how many times iv cut my arms trying to get that last wee bit off, if you cant get the pan out just make a templet and it should be slightly easyer unless it works out in the middle:mad2: of a tile lol

 

[John Benton]

im sorry but we are called tilers for a reason and you cant always just remove the toilet and the sink and the shower tray and the bath and anyting else that might be in the way,as i say im a tiler and thats what i do if if was easy we would all be out off work

Sometimes it's not always suitable/possible to have them removed and therefore you have to tile around them. I don't have a problem with that, done it loads of times.

Another reason why you are better removing them is the following:-

You fix the tiles cutting around the pan and pedestal. Fine.

2 weeks later pan gets broken and has to be replaced.

Oh dear can't get another pan with same footprint that the tiler cut the shape around.

If they can be removed, make your life easier.

 

[Andy Allen]

as above i would have no problem cutting round a pan, but in this case 600x300 polished porcelain 9mm thick carrying on from an existing floor so its sods law the tile will fall in the middle of the pan, and splitting a tile will look pants.......you got to know when its best to cut round or take out...

 

[peteablard]

I'm with you John and nearly every time you explain that scenario to the customer they realise that removing it is the best solution

 

[Martino]

Always opt for the best looking job when all is finished......if it looks pants its always your fault!....always!

 

[robbieraven]

Thanks all!

 

[John Benton]

Just use the scenario I described to the customer and they may change their minds, good luck.

 

[robbieraven]

I agree Brian, however in the instance I'm following existing grout lines so have no idea where they will fall and given they are 10mm porcelain black round a white toilet, I'll think removing will provide the best finish in this case.

 

[cam_low]

I always remove, I do it myself and tell the customer that I'm capable so as soon as
the 'ill do it for free' comes along, which I've already included in the price, then they soon see sense.

 

[DHTiling]

And just to add , make sure you are covered on your insurance for plumbing


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