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Where would i get a cream L shaped piece? I need to get this done tomorrow as i have the day off. Topps tiles?
Thats what i am thinking... I have attempted it a few times now. Usually if i don't get something first time, i will get it on the 2nd or even on the 3rd attempt.
Most tile shops will do them, you don't need corner pieces, just mitre the horizontal two pieces and straight cut the vertical.
Like that but that's a quadrant trim, with an L shape you won't get that sharp point, as the point will meet the vertical. I'll see if I've got a pic somewhere.
Just like that! Glad you have a pic Phil, I couldn't find any!
That's what we're saying, if you use flat (L shape) trim, there's no need for corner pieces or 3 way mitres.
Is this for a bath panel Robieee? ie. tiled bath panel and built out surrround?
Yep got you now, If you need to match the trim on the window, I would use the three way corner trim. If you take your time with it it can look good. ( that is the ready made three way corners)
Where could i buy that from tomorrow?
Thanks for everyones help BTW, much appreciated!!!
Most tile shops will have them in stock, depends on the colour/size you need.
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robbieee
Where would i get a cream L shaped piece? I need to get this done tomorrow as i have the day off. Topps tiles?
Thats what i am thinking... I have attempted it a few times now. Usually if i don't get something first time, i will get it on the 2nd or even on the 3rd attempt.
3 way mitres are only perfect provided the pieces are fully at 90 degrees to each other. If the surface it is applied to it ain't square the pieces wont fit. So here come the instructions again. Cut 3 pieces to a standard mitre with the shortest edge on the inside. Draw this cut point across the trim to the outer edge taking care to draw exactly at 90 degrees to the cut edge. Now cut a compound mitre across each tip from the edge of the pencil mark. Remember to match your cut to the pencil mark (I prefer to cut to the edge of the pencil mark not in the middle). Everything must be done exactly. 2 or 3 attempts and you should get the hang of it. I personally use a pencil file to gently take the sharpness of the joint point as well.
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Ian
Most tile shops will do them, you don't need corner pieces, just mitre the horizontal two pieces and straight cut the vertical.
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Ian
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Ian
Like that but that's a quadrant trim, with an L shape you won't get that sharp point, as the point will meet the vertical. I'll see if I've got a pic somewhere.
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Ian
Just like that! Glad you have a pic Phil, I couldn't find any!
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Ian
That's what we're saying, if you use flat (L shape) trim, there's no need for corner pieces or 3 way mitres.
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The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP
Is this for a bath panel Robieee? ie. tiled bath panel and built out surrround?
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robbieee
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The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP
Yep got you now, If you need to match the trim on the window, I would use the three way corner trim. If you take your time with it it can look good. ( that is the ready made three way corners)
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robbieee
Yep got you now, If you need to match the trim on the window, I would use the three way corner trim. If you take your time with it it can look good. ( that is the ready made three way corners)
Where could i buy that from tomorrow?
Thanks for everyones help BTW, much appreciated!!!
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David - Tradetiler
I have dipped the tip of an offending component from a 3 way mitre in a mug of boiling water to tweak the shape a tad before. You can use a very hot hair dryer or a heat gun, not so good unless you shield that parts you don't want to tweak. Make sure you practice on a spare piece first because you can warp the trim like Plasticine all to easily.
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The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP
Most tile shops will have them in stock, depends on the colour/size you need.
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