Once I get the tiles in is plan to cut this box in section to sit over the upstand and flush with tiles - agree?
Tiling kitchen advice - best tile trim and way to edge /trim external 3 sided corners for tiles?
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Love the worktop, much better than before. Also didn't realise that's how they pull the worktops tight 
Urgh I realise a couple issues. Plan to do straight bond tiles (not brick bond each row) and couple issues
1: most my sockets are a couple mm off the bottom of the faceplates. I presume still best to have a wole row at the bottom as once new faceplates are on very little will be visible? (ill cut a slither of tile into the socket if I can)
2. One of my sockets on the side nearest fridge is maybe 10 to 15mm higher than rest on the tiled side, is it worth fixing it lower /will it be noticeable when tiled? I didn't notice before so possibly not
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1: most my sockets are a couple mm off the bottom of the faceplates. I presume still best to have a wole row at the bottom as once new faceplates are on very little will be visible? (ill cut a slither of tile into the socket if I can)
2. One of my sockets on the side nearest fridge is maybe 10 to 15mm higher than rest on the tiled side, is it worth fixing it lower /will it be noticeable when tiled? I didn't notice before so possibly not
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Well the trim looks good but removing the level master knocked off a few tiles...
I guess not enough adhesive.... This is the 2nd time this has happened to me..
Im going to just put a thicker bed of adhesive onto the tile itself rather than wall (cant fit trowel in) then push it on and use spacers
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Now fixed...
I guess not enough adhesive.... This is the 2nd time this has happened to me..
Im going to just put a thicker bed of adhesive onto the tile itself rather than wall (cant fit trowel in) then push it on and use spacers
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Now fixed...
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Anyone got any tips for cleaning black grout off tiles? (porcelain)
Some marks have been left and they're a textured effect tile. Mrs has let me know elbow grease alone isn't sorting it..
Some marks have been left and they're a textured effect tile. Mrs has let me know elbow grease alone isn't sorting it..
Try some vinegar, dilute it first 50/50 with water and see. Failing that a proper product https://www.ltp-online.co.uk/prod/ltp-grout-stain-remover
Soldato
Don't even go there. Buy the trim, lol.
Soldato
Anyone got any tips for cleaning black grout off tiles? (porcelain)
Some marks have been left and they're a textured effect tile. Mrs has let me know elbow grease alone isn't sorting it..
It's normal to use acid but you need to make sure that it doesn't damage the tiles before you let rip on the kitchen.
Its alder oak herringbone, linked below. . Dependant on fitter, levels around your floor and how well bonded your tiles are you could screed on top of existing tiles.
Key thing for this is well screeded/flat floor. Unfortunately can't see it on the photos but mine was finished very poorly!
The Herringbone Range from Ambiance Luxury Vinyl Flooring
Meet the newest addition to our luxury vinyl flooring range. Choose smaller tiles with a herringbone effect in a variety of our best-selling wood colours.
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More tiles.... Let's pray they hold
I had to use a 5mm spacer here rather than 3mm as I realised in situ that one (or multiple) tiles were out of size around the corner to get grout lines matching...
This section under the boiler is normally covered with a removable box section anyways - I think a boiler change will happen within 5 years so didn't want to box it all in
I spent all morning trying to get these 3 sockets on/aligned but there's not enough room... Now bought a "grout remover" carbide multi tool bit to nibble out a small amount of porcelain tile to "push" the right hand socket to the right very slightly so it doesn't overlap. The grout cleaned up OK at least!
I had to use a 5mm spacer here rather than 3mm as I realised in situ that one (or multiple) tiles were out of size around the corner to get grout lines matching...
This section under the boiler is normally covered with a removable box section anyways - I think a boiler change will happen within 5 years so didn't want to box it all in
I spent all morning trying to get these 3 sockets on/aligned but there's not enough room... Now bought a "grout remover" carbide multi tool bit to nibble out a small amount of porcelain tile to "push" the right hand socket to the right very slightly so it doesn't overlap. The grout cleaned up OK at least!
Now finished, overall pretty pleased, external corners angles etc could have been better but hey 2nd time tiling
Getting 3 switch faceplates in a row to stay on was a total pig!
Pre grouting
Grouting went a lot better 2nd time round
Tile cut on this socket isn't 100% but I cut beforehand to try get angles of trim right.... Very Minor overcut on left hand side.
All the right hand tiles are cut with a 4"grinded and after polishing very little/no marks/scratches etc.
Finished kitchen
Getting 3 switch faceplates in a row to stay on was a total pig!
Pre grouting
Grouting went a lot better 2nd time round
Tile cut on this socket isn't 100% but I cut beforehand to try get angles of trim right.... Very Minor overcut on left hand side.
All the right hand tiles are cut with a 4"grinded and after polishing very little/no marks/scratches etc.
Finished kitchen
Soldato
Nice job on the tiling. I know what a pain this job can be having just done the same job for our new kitchen 
Great looking kitchen you have there. Worktops and floor look particularly good.
Great looking kitchen you have there. Worktops and floor look particularly good.
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Nice job on the tiling. I know what a pain this job can be having just done the same job for our new kitchen
Great looking kitchen you have there. Worktops and floor look particularly good.
Thanks, I'm quite pleased for a "cheap" kitchen renovation and keeping all the existing units. First time I've had stone worktops and don't think I'd go back to laminate.
It is quartz, fugen "avalanche"
Avalanche Quartz | Best Design of Quartz worktops | Fugenstone
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Flooring is just LVT but easier to clean/maintain than the "proper" wood parquet in other rooms.
Thanks, I'm quite pleased for a "cheap" kitchen renovation and keeping all the existing units. First time I've had stone worktops and don't think I'd go back to laminate.
It is quartz, fugen "avalanche"
Avalanche Quartz | Best Design of Quartz worktops | Fugenstone
Get the best prices on Fugen Avalanche Quartz and Get a solution to make your dream decor happen with Fugen Stone.
Flooring is just LVT but easier to clean/maintain than the "proper" wood parquet in other rooms.
Sorry, i needed edited my post when i read the posts on page 1 again. I asked a different question then
Huge fan of LVT - what flooring is it - Karndean?
Its a competitor to karndean, its alder oak from here. They claim its got a tougher wear layer but to be honest it does show up some scratches. I'm not sure if it was just a bit more for amtico or karndean (the brand leaders) I'd be tempted to go for them.Sorry, i needed edited my post when i read the posts on page 1 again. I asked a different question then
Huge fan of LVT - what flooring is it - Karndean?
Certainly for your new house /floor I'd say go for glue down flooring like this so you can replace individual "tiles" if need be and get the floor screeded /latexed well, they did a right **** job of mine
The Herringbone Range from Ambiance Luxury Vinyl Flooring
Meet the newest addition to our luxury vinyl flooring range. Choose smaller tiles with a herringbone effect in a variety of our best-selling wood colours.
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Soldato
Thanks, I'm quite pleased for a "cheap" kitchen renovation and keeping all the existing units. First time I've had stone worktops and don't think I'd go back to laminate.
It is quartz, fugen "avalanche"
Avalanche Quartz | Best Design of Quartz worktops | Fugenstone
Get the best prices on Fugen Avalanche Quartz and Get a solution to make your dream decor happen with Fugen Stone.
Flooring is just LVT but easier to clean/maintain than the "proper" wood parquet in other rooms.
We considered quartz worktops, but the total cost of our kitchen was spiralling, so we went for Minerva solid surface. Seems fairly similar to quartz although not as shiny.
New flooring will be next to do I think. Will probably also go with luxury vinyl.