Tumbled edge how to

[Tony56560]

Hi I have tumbled edge lime stone tiles,about 10 mm thick, when cut is there a quick and easy way to make the cut edge look tumbled ie the same as the other three uncut sides .

 

[DHTiling]

Why would you need to keep a cut edge on show... are you cutting strips or summet..?


OH!! Hello and welcome..

 

[White Room]

Hi and welcome

 

[jay]

:welcome:

 

[Tony56560]

Sorry should have said the cuts going in doorways with tiled floor either side

 

[White Room]

I've used a lath hammer to tap the edges but others may have other implements, then give it a light sanding but remember limestone can mark very easily

 

[DHTiling]

I use a file to shape then finish off with sand paper in varying grits... go canny and it will look ok..

 

[Rich]

:iagree: I file mine, prob not the quickest way of doing it but I think its worth spending the time to make the job perfect.

 

[DHTiling]

:iagree: I file mine, prob not the quickest way of doing it but I think its worth spending the time to make the job perfect.

Yep!! there are faster ways if you just want to chamfer etc but to get a tumbled finish then it is worth spending a few mins longer on it to get the desired look..

 

[Ken Bruty]

Hi guys, yep I use a file also, along with sandpaper, and occasionally an angle grinder if the edges are heavily tumbled before finishing with the file and sandpaper, sometimes a small stone chisel is good if you need to take part of the top of the natural bed of the stone off too.

Have fun

Ken

 

[Richard Edwards]

:8:Hello Guys

Limestone is by far my favorite nat stone. Love it, especially the high qual french or spanish Limestone.
To tumble the cut edges on show, I will use my nippers to get enough material removed to make ot look authenic, then finish with a course tile file and finish with course hd sandpaper. Always file away from the top surface to 'round the edges' works well for me.