Pocster Posted August 26, 2020 Author Share Posted August 26, 2020 Argh tile cutter pump ain’t pumping !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted August 26, 2020 Author Share Posted August 26, 2020 Hmmmm working now . A less than perfect cut - but as below pan not an issue I assume . But how do you prevent the ‘over cut ‘ I.e you have to cut into the tile face further than you want . Cut from back side rather than face ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Punter Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 The most important cut on these wall hung WCs is the one above the flush pipe, which must be close to the pipe or it will be visible after the loo is mounted. The rest you can just go round with straight cuts or l-shaped as you have done. If you have a loo you could do a template around it and offer it up. And yes, you can turn the tile over and do the last bit from the other side. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted August 26, 2020 Author Share Posted August 26, 2020 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Mr Punter said: The most important cut on these wall hung WCs is the one above the flush pipe, which must be close to the pipe or it will be visible after the loo is mounted. The rest you can just go round with straight cuts or l-shaped as you have done. If you have a loo you could do a template around it and offer it up. And yes, you can turn the tile over and do the last bit from the other side. Got ya ! . I’ll get the cuts around the flush pipe tight and neat Edited August 26, 2020 by pocster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted August 26, 2020 Author Share Posted August 26, 2020 I was always under the impression tiling was a relaxing therapeutic past time .... STRESS !! . That’s it for today ! Paranoia wins . I’ll let those set and carefully remove the timber tomorrow. All level horizontal and vertical . Though where the tile backer board has bent due to its fixing I have to add more adhesive . I messed up first of all; had my spirit level horizontal across 2 tiles showed the corners ‘dipping’ inwards . Couldn’t get them off the wall ! . Eventually they did . You are meant to remove 1 to check how much adhesion is visible on the back of the tile . I’m at 99% I think . Probably making the adhesive 2 thick - will do a softer mix tomorrow.....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Just now, pocster said: I was always under the impression tiling was a relaxing therapeutic past time .... No, it's a c***. If you want to cut curves in tiles then the carbide grit edged jigsaw blades from TS are good and cheap as chips. A set of diamond tile files are great for taking sharp edges down. I see you're using a levelling kit, which one? Wish I had! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted August 26, 2020 Author Share Posted August 26, 2020 31 minutes ago, Onoff said: No, it's a c***. If you want to cut curves in tiles then the carbide grit edged jigsaw blades from TS are good and cheap as chips. A set of diamond tile files are great for taking sharp edges down. I see you're using a levelling kit, which one? Wish I had! eBay one ? struggled with it first of all . As you turn the red key it reduces the thread but turns a metal T . All sounds good . But if metal tee gets between tiles rather than under it pushes them apart . Not used it before so might just me being crap . Still trusted spirit level more ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Punter Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Are you laying these brick bond? The one around the WC looks a challenge. You may need a couple of spare tiles. I would just carefully cut a rectangle so the fixings and the flush pipe remain exposed. Do the horizontal first, with a plunge cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Wusses! Cut a proper circle: ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted August 26, 2020 Author Share Posted August 26, 2020 6 minutes ago, Mr Punter said: Are you laying these brick bond? The one around the WC looks a challenge. You may need a couple of spare tiles. I would just carefully cut a rectangle so the fixings and the flush pipe remain exposed. Do the horizontal first, with a plunge cut. No plan was all inline I.e vertical grout lines top to bottom . Regarding around flush etc. my plan was just a square cut out to surround them all 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted August 26, 2020 Author Share Posted August 26, 2020 1 minute ago, Onoff said: Wusses! Cut a proper circle: ? Nah - no one ever sees it ! . That’s just macho sperm ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Just thinking how superb mine would have been had I cheated and used a tile levelling system. I needn't have had a dimmer switch & lairy blind then... ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted August 26, 2020 Author Share Posted August 26, 2020 I was thinking this type of cut . 2 bits of paper obviously 1 tile !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted August 26, 2020 Author Share Posted August 26, 2020 5 minutes ago, Onoff said: Just thinking how superb mine would have been had I cheated and used a tile levelling system. I needn't have had a dimmer switch & lairy blind then... ? Don’t worry ! I’ll make mine superior to yours ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Punter Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 You don't need the zig zag, just an L-shape. Don't leave too much space at the top! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted August 26, 2020 Author Share Posted August 26, 2020 Just now, Mr Punter said: You don't need the zig zag, just an L-shape. Don't leave too much space at the top! You think that’s still to much gap ? Above the flush pipe ? - really got to be that tight . Assume you mean this cut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Punter Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Yes that looks fine. I have been caught out by too big a gap left by the tilers and had to get MagicMan to do their thing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 10 minutes ago, pocster said: I was thinking this type of cut . 2 bits of paper obviously 1 tile !! Pizza boxes make excellent tile templates. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted August 26, 2020 Author Share Posted August 26, 2020 1 minute ago, Onoff said: Pizza boxes make excellent tile templates. Wish it was wine bottles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 1 hour ago, pocster said: Nah - no one ever sees it ! . That’s just macho sperm ? When you're lying passed out on the bog floor and come round you'll look up and see how rough yours looks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Only just thought but imo it's handy to get those 4 tiles behind the WC flat as that's where the pan will sit against. Mine wasn't perfect: The blue shims are 3mm. A definite rock on the level! When you put your pan on the wall do so with copious clear CT1 then walk away for 36 hours and don't touch. So said @Nickfromwales. All I can say is I'm sitting on mine as I type this and it's rock solid. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Punter Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 9 minutes ago, Onoff said: All I can say is I'm sitting on mine as I type this and it's rock solid. Perhaps a change of diet or put away the porn. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted August 26, 2020 Author Share Posted August 26, 2020 1 hour ago, Mr Punter said: Perhaps a change of diet or put away the porn. Or both .... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted August 26, 2020 Author Share Posted August 26, 2020 1 hour ago, Onoff said: Only just thought but imo it's handy to get those 4 tiles behind the WC flat as that's where the pan will sit against. Mine wasn't perfect: The blue shims are 3mm. A definite rock on the level! When you put your pan on the wall do so with copious clear CT1 then walk away for 36 hours and don't touch. So said @Nickfromwales. All I can say is I'm sitting on mine as I type this and it's rock solid. 3mm - might as well be 3 metres . Pathetic effort ! ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 7 hours ago, pocster said: Argh tile cutter pump ain’t pumping !!! It's important to periodically change your water / empty your tray I think or you're just trying to pump slurry eventually. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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