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Discuss un-level worktops in the Tiling Forum at TilersForums; whenever i do a kitchen splashback the work tops never seem to be level,sometimes running down 4 to 6 mm over a long length(3 or 4 metres).consequently i have to ...
          
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    whenever i do a kitchen splashback the work tops never seem to be level,sometimes running down 4 to 6 mm over a long length(3 or 4 metres).consequently i have to trim most of the tiles by this amount on the bottom row which is a right pain in the arse when you are using 100mm tiles.how do you lads get round this.i have even checked them with other levels just to make sure my levels are'nt out.cheers boys.

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    Default Re: un-level worktops

    4-6 mm not a lot over 3-4 meters i would start with full tile on work top with 100 mm tile

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    Default Re: un-level worktops

    Not had a worktop out of level yet. You must have some iffy kitchen fitters where you are! Do they not use levels?
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    Default Re: un-level worktops

    no way round it blue keep your work right no comebacks then.

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    Default Re: un-level worktops

    Been lucky never any big problems with work top, As grumpy says
    "Experience is simply the name we give our mistakes"

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    Default Re: un-level worktops

    they always seem to fall away over washers /dryers or small fridges ,probably because they don't touch the underside of the worktop and so don't give it any support,thing is they always seem to be placed at the ends and that's what causes the fall

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    Default Re: un-level worktops

    In that case, if it was me, I would have put a supporting batten underneath the worktop before I tiled and made sure it was level. Still think it should have been levelled at the time of installation though!
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    Default Re: un-level worktops

    Have to agree with grumps on this one, dodgy kitchen fitters me thinks.
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    Default Re: un-level worktops

    i once got caught out, i tiled a kithchen working straight off the work top, didn't think to check it and i was rushing. i came back the next day to grout and instantly noticed that there was a big hump in the middle and my tiles followed it nicely. like a mexican wave
    i didn't even notice the spacing when i was fitting them.
    I had no choice but to remove a load of them and put em back on straight with the bottoms nipped off to accomodate the lump.
    If i had noticed before i started i could have come up with a better solution, GRRRR

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    Default Re: un-level worktops

    Quote Originally Posted by bluemoon View Post
    whenever i do a kitchen splashback the work tops never seem to be level,sometimes running down 4 to 6 mm over a long length(3 or 4 metres).consequently i have to trim most of the tiles by this amount on the bottom row which is a right pain in the arse when you are using 100mm tiles.how do you lads get round this.i have even checked them with other levels just to make sure my levels are'nt out.cheers boys.
    On a side note: You can check the caliberation of your spirit level but placing it on any surface, noting the position of the indicator, and then rotating the level 180 degress. If the indicator stops in the same position, all is well. If it doesn't you either need to caliberate it, or get a new level.

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    Default Re: un-level worktops

    Haven`t had a worktop problem but did have a bath out of the level the other week so just started tiling short of one tiles distance up from the bath then cut each tile down onto the bath. Silicone then covered up the cut edges. Lucky for the customer he had put the bath in sloping with the plug in the lower end!

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    Default Re: un-level worktops

    Quote Originally Posted by Turkish View Post
    Haven`t had a worktop problem but did have a bath out of the level the other week so just started tiling short of one tiles distance up from the bath then cut each tile down onto the bath. Silicone then covered up the cut edges. Lucky for the customer he had put the bath in sloping with the plug in the lower end!

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    Obviously fancied a deep end in his bath, or maybe it WAS level until you stood in it you fat git
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    Default Re: un-level worktops

    all these things are sent to try us...lol... like i said earlier use datum and keep your work right just inform the customer and no comebacks.

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    Default Re: un-level worktops

    i had a worktop today... it was pretty level but at each join there was a lump AAAAARRRGG! they were big tiles for a kitchen too, so they see-saw'd on the lump. again i nipped a wee bit out and ill make sure the silicone covers it.
    if i have a bath or a worktop that is really squint or lumpy i start a batton half a tile up the wall, and then cut down onto the surface after. why a half tile?? because in my opinion, if the surface is really squint it is less noticable to the eye.

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    From time to time I would knock some Rubi wedges in where the units meet the worktops. Loosen the screws, knock wedge in until top is level then nip screws back up.....Gaz

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    good tip again gaz

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    Default Re: un-level worktops

    4-6mm 0ver 3m is within bs tolerance not that this helps when you are trying to do a nice job

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    Default Re: un-level worktops

    3 mm in 3m

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    Default Re: un-level worktops

    i had to simply put a band of tiles around someones kitchen not too long ago, just a worktop on 2 opposite walls but the band of tiles had to continue acroee the 3rd wall to join them together, only prob was one worktop was about 12mm higher! i just had to put the tiles on and adjust them and angle them slightly by had and stood back to look at them, you cant tell unless you get up close and have a good look at the slightly different grout lines, customer was happy tho, i explained it all to her and she laughed and said thats what i can expect for getting someone to do the kitchen on the cheap, ah well!

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