My 1st Job Shower room large tiles. Where too start - TilersForums.com

[Mhen]

Hi,

I’m about to start a shower room job. I’m using 1200mm x200mm tiles vertically. So it will only be 2 high each row.

What’s the best way to start. If the tiles were smaller I would use a baton to get my level but wiith only 2 high, not sure the best way to start. Should I use a baton and put the top tile on first or should I try and get a level at floor level ( allowing for floor tiles) and do two at a time?

Any help would be appropriated

 

[Dave]

Hi , run a level Datum line around the perimeter of your room, central ffrom floor to ceiling , then cut the first row to this datum line if that makes sense .. then continue with second row .

 

[J Sid]

Tile the floor first and if the same tile run the cut from the floor up the wall as if the wall is an extension of the floor

 

[Mhen]

that looks good but we are using different tiles and different size so wouldnt work. thanks for replying.
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Hi , run a level Datum line around the perimeter of your room, central ffrom floor to ceiling , then cut the first row to this datum line if that makes sense .. then continue with second row .

Thanks for the reply.

Yes i know what you mean. Will give that method a go i think. saves me trying to get a level baton 15mm off the floor. Cheers

 

[Dumbo]

that looks good but we are using different tiles and different size so wouldnt work. thanks for replying.
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Those tiles are similar to yours . They have been fixed with a random bond that is why they look different to yours. Your tiles could be fixed in the same manner.

 

[Mhen]

I am not using any bond. I’m doing it the same as the photo.

 

[Dave]

I am not using any bond. I’m doing it the same as the photo.

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Let the community know how you get on , maybe a few pics as you progress with your project would be good to see.
Good luck and don't hesitate to ask if you get stuck on something.

 

[J Sid]

Lay a the floor first and level. Fix tiles to the wall, full tile of floor (pretend it's a batton).
If your ceiling is 2400 high its 2 full tiles, if less you will need to cut top tiles to ceiling line

 

[bradley ogrady]

Hi,

I’m about to start a shower room job. I’m using 1200mm x200mm tiles vertically. So it will only be 2 high each row.

What’s the best way to start. If the tiles were smaller I would use a baton to get my level but wiith only 2 high, not sure the best way to start. Should I use a baton and put the top tile on first or should I try and get a level at floor level ( allowing for floor tiles) and do two at a time?

Any help would be appropriated

Hi,
how i use a laser level to ping a line round,, if you dont have access to one, use a level and draw a line all the way round, if the floor is tiled after wall then you dont need to be so accurate with cuts, with in a few mm as floor will cover, hope this helps a little