February 5, 20215 yr I’m thinking ahead ( probably by a year ? ) But I’ve got to tile this large floor . Don’t fancy grinding the screed lower ! That tile is around 8mm ; without adhesive or Matt it lips the door ? Anyone installed any 4mm floor tiles ? ( I think that’s the thinnest you can get ) I still need to get a decoupling mat and adhesive under there somehow ! . I usually use a 10mm notch to give a 5mm bed . Can I go lower ? 4mm notch to give 2mm bed???
February 5, 20215 yr What would it matter if it were a few mm above the door with a suitable edging? It is a sliding door so does not need to clear the door. Building regs allow a 15mm step in a "level threshold"
February 5, 20215 yr Author 5 minutes ago, ProDave said: What would it matter if it were a few mm above the door with a suitable edging? It is a sliding door so does not need to clear the door. Building regs allow a 15mm step in a "level threshold" I just worry about chipping - but yes edging could prevent that . I just wanted it completely flush . Getting ocd the more I tile
February 5, 20215 yr Author 8mm tile with 2mm bead tight ! Sliding door has to clear it !!! Thats no adhesive or Matt
February 5, 20215 yr Does that grey upright member overhanging the tile in pic 2 slide with the window? If that is what has to clear the tiles I would be attacking the bottom with the multitool to give enough clearance to allow the tiles to sit a little higher.
February 5, 20215 yr Author 3 minutes ago, ProDave said: Does that grey upright member overhanging the tile in pic 2 slide with the window? If that is what has to clear the tiles I would be attacking the bottom with the multitool to give enough clearance to allow the tiles to sit a little higher. Yes it does ! It will look like a horrible hack if I do that . The frames are coated and my dremel ( and it’s owner ) aren’t confident of ability to make a neat job of it
February 5, 20215 yr Other than grinding the screed You have to put a trim the edge of the tile Or look at using Karndean or similar
February 5, 20215 yr Author 1 hour ago, nod said: Other than grinding the screed You have to put a trim the edge of the tile Or look at using Karndean or similar Never heard of karndean . Quickly looked at the website - what actually is it ??
February 5, 20215 yr Author 1 minute ago, Russell griffiths said: Lift the door up. .......?.????? 350kg x2 doors ? Ill pass on that ?
February 5, 20215 yr Author 1 hour ago, joe90 said: How are you going to fill that gap between screed and door frame? Easy peasey with tile adhesive
February 5, 20215 yr 1 minute ago, pocster said: Never heard of karndean . Quickly looked at the website - what actually is it ?? Posh Lino ? Edited February 5, 20215 yr by Ronan 1
February 5, 20215 yr Just now, pocster said: 350kg x2 doors ? Ill pass on that ? Why, do you have a gap at the top? Undo the fixing screws, cut the sealant, get 4-6 of those blow up window lifters, pump it up and re secure it. Its not like you nedde to lift it out, the hard bit is already done. Man up ya big girl.
February 5, 20215 yr 2 minutes ago, pocster said: Easy peasey with tile adhesive Ah, the pic appears to show a deep hole the depth of the screed???
February 5, 20215 yr Author 4 minutes ago, Russell griffiths said: Why, do you have a gap at the top? Undo the fixing screws, cut the sealant, get 4-6 of those blow up window lifters, pump it up and re secure it. Its not like you nedde to lift it out, the hard bit is already done. Man up ya big girl. Gap at top ????
February 5, 20215 yr Author 3 minutes ago, joe90 said: Ah, the pic appears to show a deep hole the depth of the screed??? It is . I shuttered in a bit too far . No problemo though
February 5, 20215 yr Finishing flush would be nicer like you want, I'd say you may have to suck it up and lift the door if there is space at top? Short term pain but long term gain? I'm sure I have seen @nod say before that the bed depth should be the same as the tile depth?
February 5, 20215 yr 1 minute ago, LA3222 said: Finishing flush would be nicer like you want, I'd say you may have to suck it up and lift the door if there is space at top? Short term pain but long term gain? I'm sure I have seen @nod say before that the bed depth should be the same as the tile depth? Unfortunately it is plus 6 mil for matting
February 5, 20215 yr 11 minutes ago, pocster said: Never heard of karndean . Quickly looked at the website - what actually is it ?? Strips of vinyl glued directly to the floor Its similar price to tile Looks and feels like timber slats
February 5, 20215 yr 8 minutes ago, pocster said: Gap at top ???? Top of door. Is there room to lift it up.
February 5, 20215 yr just grind the screed. ? you know that if you don't you'll look at the bodge job you end up doing and regret it. (although Amtico is a nice product. had it in the last 2 houses in places) Edited February 5, 20215 yr by Thorfun
February 5, 20215 yr Author 1 minute ago, LA3222 said: Finishing flush would be nicer like you want, I'd say you may have to suck it up and lift the door if there is space at top? Short term pain but long term gain? I'm sure I have seen @nod say before that the bed depth should be the same as the tile depth? No gap at the top for this !
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