Pocster Posted September 28, 2020 Author Share Posted September 28, 2020 (edited) Well I’ve dremel cleaned my grout lines . Some of the tile spacing is less than perfect on close inspection . I don’t like the white cross plastic spacers . One of the reasons I make a mess is I try to position them vertically and therefore I use a small amount of adhesive to hold them there ... Have ordered some different type of spacers that can do corners ( which I want ) I.e 3 way . 2 way and 1 way just by rotating them . I want the bathroom tiling to be better !! Edited September 28, 2020 by pocster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 5 minutes ago, pocster said: Well I’ve dremel cleaned my grout lines . Some of the tile spacing is less than perfect on close inspection . I don’t like the white cross plastic spacers . One of the reasons I make a mess is I try to position them vertically and therefore I use a small amount of adhesive to hold them there ... Have ordered some different type of spacers that can do corners ( which I want ) I.e 3 way . 2 way and 1 way just by rotating them . I want the bathroom tiling to be better !! Your practice run is better than my finished tiling! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted September 28, 2020 Author Share Posted September 28, 2020 4 minutes ago, Onoff said: Your practice run is better than my finished tiling! What did you do to space tiles vertically ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 Just now, pocster said: What did you do to space tiles vertically ? Just used the little 3mm + shaped things. They held in fine. I just went wrong by not using a levelling system! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted September 28, 2020 Author Share Posted September 28, 2020 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Onoff said: Just used the little 3mm + shaped things. They held in fine. I just went wrong by not using a levelling system! ? But they never stay in . Just pressure from a tile on one side and on another side - fall out ! ? Edited September 28, 2020 by pocster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 3 minutes ago, pocster said: But they never stay in . Just pressure from a tile on one side and on another side - fall out ! ? Problems with small things falling out...sound familiar? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted September 29, 2020 Author Share Posted September 29, 2020 So ! Coloured grout and Mastik has arrived . Whats the best tool / Mathis to point the grout ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 (edited) 4 minutes ago, pocster said: So ! Coloured grout and Mastik has arrived . Whats the best tool / Mathis to point the grout ? Mathis? Wasn't aware you pointed grout tbh. Ram it in then wipe off with sponge at 45deg so as to never run along a grout line and inadvertently remove the grout. Edited September 29, 2020 by Onoff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted September 29, 2020 Author Share Posted September 29, 2020 3 minutes ago, Onoff said: Mathis? Wasn't aware you pointed grout tbh. Ram it in then wipe off with sponge at 45deg so as to never run along a grout line and inadvertently remove the grout. Method - was what I was trying to type ? Ok ; so damp sponge across ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted October 1, 2020 Author Share Posted October 1, 2020 Hmmmmm This metal beading feels a bit hopeful ! It requires skill is what I mean ! Ok from a distance . Less than perfect close up . Will use coloured sealant on ‘gaps’ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wozza Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 On 28/09/2020 at 17:09, Onoff said: Just used the little 3mm + shaped things. They held in fine. I just went wrong by not using a levelling system! ? On 28/09/2020 at 17:31, pocster said: But they never stay in . Just pressure from a tile on one side and on another side - fall out ! ? We have just used the Perfect Level Master (tile levelling system) on our large format floor tiles - the clips are available in 1, 2 or 3mm so they space the tile at the same time as levelling it. I am impressed and certain that the tiles would not be as level as they are if they had not been used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted October 2, 2020 Author Share Posted October 2, 2020 5 hours ago, wozza said: We have just used the Perfect Level Master (tile levelling system) on our large format floor tiles - the clips are available in 1, 2 or 3mm so they space the tile at the same time as levelling it. I am impressed and certain that the tiles would not be as level as they are if they had not been used. Sure i was on about wall tiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 17 minutes ago, pocster said: Sure i was on about wall tiles Don't your red/black things level and keep the gap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted October 2, 2020 Author Share Posted October 2, 2020 1 hour ago, Onoff said: Don't your red/black things level and keep the gap? Level yes . Gap no unless you want 1mm gap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted October 2, 2020 Author Share Posted October 2, 2020 2 hours ago, Onoff said: Don't your red/black things level and keep the gap? These arrived today . The grout gap maybe 2mm using these . What I do like is they can space corners and edges . Assuming they don’t fall out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted October 2, 2020 Author Share Posted October 2, 2020 2 hours ago, Onoff said: Don't your red/black things level and keep the gap? Those red/black levellers have a skinny spindle - I felt the gap created would be too narrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wozza Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, pocster said: Sure i was on about wall tiles Perfect level master can be used on walls, but as you have already worked out - you can use a spacer with your levelling system. This our floor using the 3mm clips and corner spacers Edited October 2, 2020 by wozza 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted October 3, 2020 Author Share Posted October 3, 2020 21 hours ago, wozza said: Perfect level master can be used on walls, but as you have already worked out - you can use a spacer with your levelling system. This our floor using the 3mm clips and corner spacers I might try them ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted October 3, 2020 Author Share Posted October 3, 2020 (edited) Having said all that I’m sure I’ve got some rubi tile levelling stuff here . I assumed it’s just for floors as you kick off the plastic next day . Not sure you can use in walls ? Similar to the system you mention . Don’t fancy hammering plastic bits off wall tiles ? Edited October 3, 2020 by pocster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wozza Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 1 hour ago, pocster said: Having said all that I’m sure I’ve got some rubi tile levelling stuff here . I assumed it’s just for floors as you kick off the plastic next day . Not sure you can use in walls ? Similar to the system you mention . Don’t fancy hammering plastic bits off wall tiles ? They snap off easily as you knock them off inline with the grout line. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted October 3, 2020 Author Share Posted October 3, 2020 4 minutes ago, wozza said: They snap off easily as you knock them off inline with the grout line. Yeah ? So even on wall tiles ? . Nothing worse than the snapped plastic isn’t deep enough I.e shows through the grout . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wozza Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 (edited) Ours all seem to have snapped fine. I think these are the older clips but its still the same principal. Watch this video from 2:12 onwards https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiQVjQe0mlY Edited October 3, 2020 by wozza 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted October 3, 2020 Author Share Posted October 3, 2020 3 minutes ago, wozza said: Ours all seem to have snapped fine. I think these are the older clips but its still the same principal. Watch this video from 2:12 onwards https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiQVjQe0mlY I’m convinced ? I’ll find them on-site Monday ... ( attempt to locate them !! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 4 hours ago, pocster said: Yeah ? So even on wall tiles ? . Nothing worse than the snapped plastic isn’t deep enough I.e shows through the grout . Says the self confessed, dab hand with a Dremel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted October 3, 2020 Author Share Posted October 3, 2020 18 minutes ago, Onoff said: Says the self confessed, dab hand with a Dremel! Tessties swelling as we speak ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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