Ferdinand Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 We all know that Planning is a game of poker. Is this a pre-Poker consultation with the Bank? Now where's that @Onoff "post scrumpy so don't give a hoot" widey smily smiley. Aha. Here - F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triassic Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 On 19/08/2018 at 10:30, Onoff said: , I need the mosaic tile cut to nominally 124.83mm I thought grout was used to hide any size imperfections? why not simply buy actual mosaic tiles stuck to a flexible backing sheet? Save all that expensive water cutting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Just now, Triassic said: I thought grout was used to hide any size imperfections? why not simply buy actual mosaic tiles stuck to a flexible backing sheet? Save all that expensive water cutting? I think he has already ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterW Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 34 minutes ago, Triassic said: I thought grout was used to hide any size imperfections? why not simply buy actual mosaic tiles stuck to a flexible backing sheet? Save all that expensive water cutting? Bear in mind I think these are in the back of the pockets anyway they will be hidden by various female hair potions within a day, it’s not like they will be seen .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newhome Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 50 minutes ago, PeterW said: Bear in mind I think these are in the back of the pockets anyway they will be hidden by various female hair potions within a day, it’s not like they will be seen .... There are lines of them down the wall too. Even so I still don’t see what the stress is about. On 18/08/2018 at 16:33, Onoff said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newhome Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 On 24/08/2018 at 07:18, Triassic said: why not simply buy actual mosaic tiles stuck to a flexible backing sheet? Save all that expensive water cutting? On 24/08/2018 at 07:19, Ferdinand said: I think he has already ? Think these are the standard sized tiles that look like mosaics aren’t they? White grouting was mentioned so I assumed so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 On 24/08/2018 at 09:05, newhome said: Think these are the standard sized tiles that look like mosaics aren’t they? White grouting was mentioned so I assumed so. Can’t be. That would make the job easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newhome Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 You would think ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted August 24, 2018 Author Share Posted August 24, 2018 The "mosaics" are indeed one big tile 400x250. They're a solid tile not on a flexible mat. I want to cut them at nom 125mm as shown: I want to preserve the pseudo grout line that ends at 125mm. That will butt up to the tile trim around the window. Remember these are cheap ceramics, that grout line is just a thin glaze. Worried that scribing and snapping and it'd shell up that edge exposing the brown substrate of the tile. I could wet cut but the line won'd be straight. A third option is the 255mm diamond blade in the Evolution Rage 3 chop saw. I don't think though you are meant to use the slide action when cutting tile though..... Just realised I need to cut these at nom 120mm! The mosaic strip needs a "real" grout line either side there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newhome Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 So cut the top strip off by scribing and snapping as a trial then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted August 24, 2018 Author Share Posted August 24, 2018 FFS the other water jet place want £198 inc VAT. Bit of a difference to £60. They can FO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newhome Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Well at least the 60 sounds like a bargain now ?. Bet you could do it fine without needing it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted August 25, 2018 Author Share Posted August 25, 2018 This type off tile drill WITHOUT a pilot drill: Bought to drill the tile that fits over the shower mixer. I assume I need to make up a timber template and gently clamp it to the tile? This to stop it wandering. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassanclan Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Just a scrap of ply, or whatever you have lying around! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted August 25, 2018 Author Share Posted August 25, 2018 27 minutes ago, bassanclan said: Just a scrap of ply, or whatever you have lying around! Cheers. The obvious solution then! Knowing my luck I'll squeeze the clamps too hard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newhome Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Just now, Onoff said: Knowing my luck I'll squeeze the clamps too hard! Sounds painful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted August 27, 2018 Author Share Posted August 27, 2018 Gearing up...the temporary, over bath "work bench/platform" , last seen for plastering has made a comeback: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC45 Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 funny how every flat surface gathers crap - window sill looks as if it would struggle to accommodate a beer glass even - is that the real purpose of the bath cover? Going to finish the floor tiles on one (of 3) bathroom floor tomorrow night after work - I hate tiling but this ones seems to be going OK as far as I am concerned - catching up with you @Onoff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted August 27, 2018 Author Share Posted August 27, 2018 26 minutes ago, CC45 said: funny how every flat surface gathers crap - window sill looks as if it would struggle to accommodate a beer glass even - is that the real purpose of the bath cover? Going to finish the floor tiles on one (of 3) bathroom floor tomorrow night after work - I hate tiling but this ones seems to be going OK as far as I am concerned - catching up with you @Onoff! You'll have done all three before I've even started, just can't get it together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC45 Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 relax son, looks good so far. I don't think I will be done before you will be! Got a few outdoor jobs to do - winters drawing in so can't leave them later so tiling will need to take 2nd place. Will grout floor next weekend & might start wall tiling..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted August 27, 2018 Author Share Posted August 27, 2018 Just watched the video below which I thought really good. Surely I need a vertical "batten" to come off either by the window or over by the wc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted August 30, 2018 Author Share Posted August 30, 2018 Vertical "batten" just felt right: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newhome Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Is that you good to go now then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted August 30, 2018 Author Share Posted August 30, 2018 Just now, newhome said: Is that you good to go now then? Yes. Just need to cut the mosaics..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newhome Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 I’ll say again. MTFU! Do one and see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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