Tiling questions

Gyproc is still plaster.;)

Still wouldn't trust it myself.

Wouldn't bother with the Makita, better off with a proper tile cutter, I have this one.

It has cut hundreds of tiles including thick floor tiles, been superb, will cut angles.
Table tilts & locks up to 45 degrees for bevel cutting, & max. depth of cut - 33mm at 90°, 24mm at 45°.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Clarke-ETC1...63PG/ref=pd_sim_sbs_diy_2/279-5212735-2101432
 
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Nightglow said:
Gyproc is still plaster.;)

Still wouldn't trust it myself.

Wouldn't bother with the Makita, better off with a proper tile cutter, I have this one.

It has cut hundreds of tiles including thick floor tiles, been superb, will cut angles.
Table tilts & locks up to 45 degrees for bevel cutting, & max. depth of cut - 33mm at 90°, 24mm at 45°.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Clarke-ETC1...63PG/ref=pd_sim_sbs_diy_2/279-5212735-2101432
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yeah i know its plaster but kinda hoping it will be ok lol, thing about the makita is it saves a huge amount of faffin about running up and downstairs etc, I already have a tile saw similar to that one, its old but still works, so I could have best of both options for tackling a job I`m relatively unskilled in.
 
If you having tiling machine,then the Makita will be a worth while addition to your tool kit.

As to your dilemma with plaster lathes, only you can decide whether it's better to replace.
A bit more work than you wanted, but in the long run, but replacing it will give peace of mind knowing it removes the possibility of it all come crashing down.
 
Nightglow said:
If you having tiling machine,then the Makita will be a worth while addition to your tool kit.

As to your dilemma with plaster lathes, only you can decide whether it's better to replace.
A bit more work than you wanted, but in the long run, but replacing it will give peace of mind knowing it removes the possibility of it all come crashing down.
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yeah ure correct, thing is the shower tray is down and fixed now, almost immediately beneath this slope, decisions.........

hers another option for a new toy (I kinda feel I deserve it after my hard labour)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWOzXm-L2Rs
 
Now that makes much more sense that idea, a 115mm grinder with that Bosch attachment.

I would like that attachment, but I might end up buying another grinder, as mine is 125mm grinder, would have to go & have a look at one & see if it will fit.

EDIT: Just had a look at the manual & it won't fit.:(
Means new grinder, but with the kit are three core cutters, now that is clever.

Manual here: http://www.tilecouture.co.uk/produc...tile-cutter/?gclid=CMvp7qfEnbgCFZShtAodgngApg

Cheapest price here: http://www.lawson-his.co.uk/bosch-g...t-extensions&gclid=CIOBi-HFnbgCFcXKtAodHCkAhQ
 
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Nightglow said:
Now that makes much more sense that idea, a 115mm grinder with that Bosch attachment.

I would like that attachment, but I might end up buying another grinder, as mine is 125mm grinder, would have to go & have a look at one & see if it will fit.
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lol, however it isn't as portable, battery power (whilst not having as much oomph) IS super convenient, tho the Bosch will def not create as much mess with no water etc.......wonder which one is easier to follow a line?, one pushes and one pulls.....
 
That's what I like, less mess.

I have over a 100 floor tiles to laid in the next month, very tempting purchase:mad:
 
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Nightglow said:
Now that makes much more sense that idea, a 115mm grinder with that Bosch attachment.

I would like that attachment, but I might end up buying another grinder, as mine is 125mm grinder, would have to go & have a look at one & see if it will fit.

EDIT: Just had a look at the manual & it won't fit.:(
Means new grinder, but with the kit are three core cutters, now that is clever.

Manual here: http://www.tilecouture.co.uk/produc...tile-cutter/?gclid=CMvp7qfEnbgCFZShtAodgngApg

Cheapest price here: http://www.lawson-his.co.uk/bosch-g...t-extensions&gclid=CIOBi-HFnbgCFcXKtAodHCkAhQ
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£126 not a bad price, hugely tempted by the Bosch
 
Bit of an update to this thread......... think I`m getting there.....dont think I`ve made any huge errors, cut one tile wrong but can use it in other place etc.

(I didnt buy the Bosch tool btw, managing ok with tile saw)

Question, the tiles at the bottom I plan using on one wall.........as you can see though they interlock....I`m thinking this may cause issues when setting out?, getting them to finish at wall edge with a cut, and mating on to a slope........ :eek: (VW fob for scale)




 
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Measure the wall, divide it half & mark it, then laid tiles out reither side of line or a tile laid half each side of line.
You could jiggle the tile a bit more either way of the centre line, & I don't reckon it would notice.

See you haven't tackled the slope yet.:eek:

Post another pic please with a couple of those interlocking tiles seperate, too early trying to work what size & shape they are.

And your top two pics aren't available, get message they have been removed.
 
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That's odd about the pics, lol @ the slope, yeah I`m leaving the slope till last cos I`m scared :eek:

I`ll post pics of tiles later when I get back from work, I was thinking I would need to set them out in such a way that would ensure I`m not finishing at the edge of a tile etc.
 
All pics working now.:)

Usually it's easier to have a centre line & work from that, then any discrepancies can be lost at the corners of the room, even more so with the right tile.
 
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as requested, two tiles, one pic meshed together so to speak, another apart for clarity.







pic below shows how I am trying to 'sweeten' out the walls not being 'square', might put in another piece of tile strip for the bottom tiles of the slope to make things look level etc....

 
Bit of an update, used BAL mosaic fix, initial grab was superb, so much so I don't think the wood supports are critical, though they do help hold them the way u need etc
 
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