Limestone around a basin...some advice please. - TilersForums.co.uk | Tile Forums

robthebubble · 07-07-2008

Hello all,

I've nearly finished installing my limestone tiles in the bathroom...just need to grout and then seal etc.

What I have done is just tile around the bath and the associated wall due to the bath shower, however I'm not sure what tiles to install above the basin. The limestone I have is 18 inches x 12 inches however putting these above the basin will be too big.

My thoughts were to use the left over waste limestone and either make small mosaic tiles or make a smaller version of the large tiles, say 2 inches x 3 inches. The latter would probaby look better (also using smaller spacers so they are in proportion)?

What are peoples thoughts out there?

Cheers

Rob

**Varley** · 07-07-2008

You could do some bespoke work like you have mentioned by cutting your existing tiles or you could look for some other tiles (mosaics) that would compliment the limestone.

**Oli** · 07-07-2008

Go with the bespoke idea, you'll get exactly want you want and use up the waste, every time you look at it you'll have the pleasure of knowing you 'did that'.

TilingLogistics · 07-07-2008

Agree with Oli

Kev

**wetdec** · 07-07-2008

Take one of your tiles put it on the wet cutter and adjust the blade to drop into the tile 3mm and scribe the tile eg criss cross or chequered so it looks like mosaic but without the fiddling around.

Just a thought

tiler

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robthebubble · 07-07-2008

I think I'll have a go at the bespoke idea then becuae I don't need to spend anymore cash!!!

Tiler...your's sounds too complicated for me...will stick with the above!

**Oli** · 07-07-2008

Good Tip WETDEC, i'd never thought of that before, I cant stand those mosiac effect tiles with 'fake' grout but your way, much better look and who'd ever know.

TilingLogistics · 07-07-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by robthebubble

I think I'll have a go at the bespoke idea then becuae I don't need to spend anymore cash!!!

Tiler...your's sounds too complicated for me...will stick with the above!

Actually on reflection |i think Wetdecs idea is better!!!

Kev

robthebubble · 08-07-2008

It is a good idea however I can't adjust the blade (I have a cheap 'n' cheerful Plasplugs cutter) unless I put a smaller one on. The other thing is I've run out of full tiles so I'd have to use the off-cuts anyway. It could work but by the time I've changed the blade etc. I would have cut the tiles by then.

If the worst happens I will just drive to Monmoth and buy a couple more tiles!