Wall to ceiling join. Decision to make.

[Mr Tiler]

the ceiling doesnt have to be level bud, just do a point to point cut i.e, turn the tile upside down offer it up to the ceiling and mark it 3-4 mm short of the last course of tile. mark the tile at each end at each point the tile will sit. bit hard to explain would be easier to explain in person.... but if the ceilings that wavey you can mark it at both ends and in the centre of the tile. you have to scribe it twice but i do it all the time and it works a treat. hope this helps ya

 

[blue_max]

OK, that seems like a consensus!

Rather than start another thread, can I throw this one up too please...

I've got an offcut of Corian that I had left over from my worktops and it will just about fit over the boxed in section for the wall mounted toilet. But I'm undecided about an overhang or flush.

I was going to round the corners, but I'm thinking leaving them square and flush will look good.

Anyone care to throw their thoughts my way before I commit. Oh, and do you think tile adhesive will be good to bed it onto?

Here's a pic in case it is hard to visualise.

nb apologies for the product placement - the end of the day!

 

[John Benton]

Personally, I would go for overhang and I would round it off as it's near the sink and would match the edge of that, not sure about tile adhesive, try it on a spare bit of Corian of you have one, see if its sets ok

 

[On one]

Overhang.......so that any inaccuracy in the fitting or future cracking doesn't catch your eye.

 

[blue_max]

Blast. I was fully committed to going flush. Double or quits :lol:

 

[John Benton]

Blast. I was fully committed to going flush. Double or quits :lol:

Bet you're glad you came on here and asked for opinions haha :sofahide:

 

[blue_max]

I think the reason I'm drawn to it flush is that it looks less like a 'shelf'. In reality, it is pretty heavy, probably more like a slab of stone, so I hope it won't be moving much. 'tis a mere details though.

You should never break a rule unless you understand it. It's good to have opinions and reasons for those. Only with those ringing in your ears, can you be aware of the implications of not following that advice.

Getting opinions gives you the bigger picture. So, happy to have all views.

 

[mean_in_green]

I'd go "square and flush" too - aesthetically it looks right to me also, but really just go with your own preference, you can often argue these things anyway you want!

 

[blue_max]

Just goes to show that there is no 'right' answer to a lot of these things.

Think it must be a nightmare doing it professionally if you don't have the client on-site and keep having to make your own judgements. Guess we are all wise when it is all done!

 

[John Benton]

Just goes to show that there is no 'right' answer to a lot of these things.

Think it must be a nightmare doing it professionally if you don't have the client on-site and keep having to make your own judgements. Guess we are all wise when it is all done!

Yep you're right there. I will give my opinion to a customer but ultimately the decision is theirs. If they ask "what would I do?" I always say "It's not me who will have to walk into this bathroom for the next 10 years but you will!"