Bevel Tiles after Wet/Dry Cut ?

[Polished]

Hi all,
When I have wet or dry cut some of my tiles, I've tended to bevel off the sharp edge with a grinder usually around doorways where there is a slight difference in levels between one area and another, thought it looked better and safer on the toes

Is this good practise ?

[brian c]

why dony you set out so that you finish at the door with a full tile?save you doing this?or use a finishing strip?

[Polished]

That would have made a lot of sense Brian, i tried to get the balance right between both ends of the Kitchen ( 12 long x 8 wide) used 60 x 30 polished tile and was left with around 20cm either end, there are 2 doorways. I left the saddle board in place on one side with did the trick but on the other I used a different colour tile ( still 60x30 ) and I ripped out the saddle board thinking it would be easier to clean longer term as it leads into the bathroom with a wetroom floor and as I rent it out just wanted to be able to go in and steam clean from one end to the other but finishing Strip would have been a great idea

[brian c]

no worries,glad to be of help Polished.(whats your name m8?)

[Dave]

Hi all,
When I have wet or dry cut some of my tiles, I've tended to bevel off the sharp edge with a grinder usually around doorways where there is a slight difference in levels between one area and another, thought it looked better and safer on the toes

Is this good practise ?

On natural stone tiles..yea good idea, but on ceramics it could reveal the tiles biscuit colour and look a bit odd.......

carpet to tile trims are good to finish with or what ever type of trim to need to get a finish upto the adjacent substrate/covering...

[Polished]

name is Albert folks.

[Dave]

cheers albert...tell russ..he thinks its ploished.....

[Polished]

lol will do Dave. added Picture showing the job I'm finishing for myself. I have to hand it to the pros though, I don't know how you do this day after day - Do you get insurance for your knees ( even with the latest Gel knee pads )?
I'd add that the reason I took this on myself apart from being stubborn and thinking I could do just as good a job as anyone who has been at it for 20 years was the amount of bad work I've seen with friends, family etc. simple things like using a straight edge to see if one tile is level with the next, cutting corners just to get in and out and on to the next job and at between 25 - 30 Euro a sqm you expect a bit more than that, the Celtic tiger has alot to answer for with cowboys springing up everywhere here and it's so hard to get a good tiler because they are so busy and backed up for weeks/months in advance. Suppose it's like all the trades, just annoying to see it and it leaves a bad taste in the mouth for the consumer when it comes to all in the tiling profesison. But hopefully with recession biting the consumer won't settle for second best and help restore the faith in the many good and professional tilers there are in the world.

[doug boardley]

Hi Albert, I, too, use carpet,laminate or whatever to tile strips, I finish my floor tiles halfway in the door rebate so that the cover strip is concealed when thhe door is closed. Not always possible to finish with a full tile into the doorway, I've found, as rooms can be out of kilt.

[brian c]

it could be the angle of the camera but i need to ask you ...is the floor flat or is there a few tiles higher than others in parts?need to ask m8 sorry...also why didnt you take the tiles up to the legs of the units at the island?will youre kickboards cover the gap/JUST ASKING AS I SAY IT MIGHT BE A BAD PICTURE DOING YOUR OTHERWISE GOOD WORK AN INJUSTICE.

[Alan.P]

Yep, as Brian has mentioned, it is easier to tile upo to the foot of a unit, that way the kick board sits on top and nothing else is seen not to criticize your work mate

[Dave]

It's not grouted and lights can be deceiving lads.....give him a break...lol...

But next time albert just cut tiles upto the foot of the leg...will save loads of time nibblin around them...and grout it first before putting pics up.....keeps this lot happy..

[brian c]

lol,i have had a good teacher Dave eh?constructive critisism never hurt anyone.lol

[Polished]

cheers guys, it's a dreadful pic with a camera phone and it's grouted now lol :-) Florescent lights on polished tile. Completely take on board about tiling up to the legs, not realising that the kictboard is about 20mm and would cover it doh ! Talk about making work for myself - seems this little project has done that throughout

[brian c]

ALBERT,its a good job m8 just trying to give you a few pointers for next time or if you have enough tiles(redo)so dont be hard on yourself m8 its a great effort.

In addition.have you checked to see if the tiles need sealed or not?if you havent get some lithofin impregnator and try it on a spare bit of tile before you attempt to seal the floor.If it forms a small pool of sealer straight away then the chances are it doesnt need sealing but if the tile doesnt do this imediately then the tiles will probably need sealed.

If you are unsure of anything just ask m8,we arte here to help.

[Polished]

completely appreciate all the comments guys, good, bad or indifferent - it's the only way for me to learn, and I don't think i'll be giving up the day job yet not by a long shot lol can't imagine spending the next 20 years on my knees - or does marriage do that to you anyhow ? LMAO.

[brian c]

probably a bit of both Albert.....lol

[Dave]

Nice pics...albert......see looks different again grouted.....same on the walls i see..?

[brian c]

sorry Albert ,didnt notice the new pic m8....job looks good m8.

[Alan.P]

Nice pics...albert......see looks different again grouted.....same on the walls i see..?

As we all know lol, or is that just an excuse ( it'll look different again when it's grouted madam ...lol ) Nice job, and as you have said Polished, a learning curve, just remember about tiling up to the foot and your laughing.

[doug boardley]

Dave likes pics Albert!

[grumpygrouter]

cheers albert...tell russ..he thinks its ploished.....

What is wrong with a bit of keyboard dyslexia then.....

[Dave]

Dave likes pics Albert!

who me.............I do..but not Wivers pics...

[grumpygrouter]

cheers albert...tell russ..he thinks its ploished.....

Mushed be shome mishtake ociffer!

[Dave]

[atec]

Hi albert

good job and effort, at 25 - 30 euro m2. the way sterling is at present i would consider traveling to louth no probs.

[Dave]

Yes...them earning with euros. have never been better off.......( joke )....

[Polished]

Nice pics...albert......see looks different again grouted.....same on the walls i see..?

Yes Dave same tile on floor and wall ( 60x30 first time I've used them and had to go off and get myself a big sigma to cut them as well as a plasplugs contractor lol - any excuse really to expand tools :-) ), finished wall with a soft cream grout which blends well with the charcoal grey tile, the area you see is for a cooker to slide into, make it easier to clean off the grease etc later on.

[Dave]

Yes Dave same tile on floor and wall ( 60x30 first time I've used them and had to go off and get myself a big sigma to cut them as well as a plasplugs contractor lol - any excuse really to expand tools :-) ), finished wall with a soft cream grout which blends well with the charcoal grey tile, the area you see is for a cooker to slide into, make it easier to clean off the grease etc later on.

Dare we ask what you stuck em on the wall with.....?..

[brian c]

adhesive i hope...lol (powdered gear at that size of tile Albert,please say yes!)