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Spirit · 05-08-2008

One problem with tiling over radiator brackets is that the customer might see the newly tiles walls and decide that the old radiator will stand out against the new work. The plumber then has the job of removing your tiled in brackets and fixing some new ones on the uneven wall. The tiles are also likely to last longer than an old radiator, so the same scenario would happen if the radiator needs replacing after a couple of years.

If the plumber is on site or is contactable, you could always ask for his opinion.

Paul72 · 06-08-2008

Thanks for replies. It's a wooden floor so will check how much 'give' is in the pipes.
The customer wants box tiling but i'm sure i can talk her round to a rethick, i thought of removing old box, tiling behind and then if she wants to rebox. What if she needs to get to pipes in future, like another sink??
It's times like this i am reminded what a novice i am.

Paul72 · 06-08-2008

Oh and Another question. The customer wants the floor tiling (bathroom and kitchen) at a later date but this would look wrong as we all know floor first then bottom wall cuts.
Any ideas?
Thanks for all the help.

sweaty sock · 06-08-2008

hello paul _ i remove radiators all the time and advise that even the slightest movement in pipework is more hassle than anything-also some wall fixings are one hit only and will cause refitting nothing but grief-tile around the brackets as tight as you can and make sure the bracket is not at the tight fitting setting(it has a small and large size)-trust me that plumber will only berate you if you mess about with settings

**Dave** · 06-08-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul72

Oh and Another question. The customer wants the floor tiling (bathroom and kitchen) at a later date but this would look wrong as we all know floor first then bottom wall cuts.
Any ideas?
Thanks for all the help.

It can be done either way....just down to personal preference.....

Paul72 · 06-08-2008

Ok thanks again. I guess if customer wants another radiator fitting and theres a few tiles left then those tiles around bracket can be replaced no problem.
Thanks Dave on floor. What the customer wants ....

**CLAYS TILES** · 06-08-2008

cut round or simply ask plumber wot he wants you to do!