architrive success

[ceramic art ste]

hi lads just a quick Q? whats the quickest way to cut round archy without fein cutting into the wood? if i cut round it it takes me hrs whats the easiest way to mark out the profile on your tile? thanks guys !

[grumpygrouter]

All part of the learning curve I am afraid mate. You can get an undercut saw relatively cheap from trade tiler to do the fein job for you if you want.

If not try using a profile gauge to make your pattern.

[Dave]

Yes... I.agree here...either undercut or scribe to fit........

these might be of use to you....

Undercut Saw


Really useful undercut saw for removing the bottom of architraves, door frames etc to allow tiles to slide underneath. Also works well on Kitchen cabinet cornice

Fitted with a stout wooden handle

300 mm double sided blade. Overall length 500mm

A must for all tilers!


Profile gauge


Useful for transferring complicated shapes over to a tile for cutting.

For example Architraves and kitchen cornice

length 250 mm (10")

both available here.. Tradetiler.com Home

[ceramic art ste]

nargh stick to my fein for archys and festool for doors and plinths. so its just plain old scribe to fit? lol oh well ill keep plugging away

[Rad2474]

Try a Bosch pmf180,cheaper than a fein and works quite well.

[davy_G]

fein all the way! Even though the blades are expensive the finish look is worth it.

[bigandy]

Or lay a tile on the floor (PEICE OF CARD BOARD UNDERNEATH)and use a normal saw using the tile as the height guide(width of saw blade normally allows for the adhesive ect)