Quick question for tomorrow pe

[Graham Bright]

Hoe some of you lot are online )

In the middle of a 600x300 rough porcelain bathroom. The walls and floors are matching with the grout lines running right through and matching up.

About 3 foot into the bathroom there is a step. The step is about 3/4 of an inch. I have no idea what to do with this.

Its to small for a slither I recon especially as it will be smaller than that when the lower level is tiled but they want it covered obviously, preferably with a bit of metal trim. So I can stick the trim on the top step what what can I do about the face of the step ??

Would you put a tiny slither there?

Really appreciate some ideas as always people

[Colour Republic]

sounds like a trip hazard to me, can't it be leveled with the rest of the floor?

[CJ CERAMICS]

i would also bring the bottom level up to the top height, a 3/4 inch step in a bathroom?
makes no sense for it to be there.`

[Graham Bright]

you mean with some sort of self levelling comound ? Or using addy?

[Phil Hobson]

I agree, trip hazard you could use trim back to back. but I would use a different coloured nosing to highlight small step. If you can't bring floor level Some slc can go 50mm deep

[CJ CERAMICS]

what floor is down at the moment? is it wooden ?

[whitebeam]

What material is the step made up off

[Graham Bright]

The whole floor already has 18mm ply down. The step itself cannot be moved as its a loft conversion and was put there for a reason. Below is part of a stairwell

[Pebbs]

I agree with Phil on this one, contrast tread nosing, otherwise after someones had one to many to drink they could go flying....umm it happens to all of us from time to time.

Pebbs

[nybor62]

did you not for see this problem before you started the tiling , i would have informed the customer that there might be a problem and agreed a solution before starting, im not being critical its just fore sight

[Pebbs]

Nybor get back in your cage! You cant see every problem before you start a contract. But a good point, so I will pack my crystal ball into my bag tomorrow, for a pre-contract meeting.

Pebbs

[nybor62]

a 3/4 inch step & you did,nt see it . dont put crystal ball in your bag , put your tools in it

[Graham Bright]

Tis a fair point. But the builder asked to meet me in the morning as a last minute thing. I turned up and he said can I start right now an d I said yes and he dissapeared we were talking all of about 3 minutes just to discuss the layout and that was it.

However, I totally agree and will keep him htere next time until I have checked everything more thoroughly.

Are there any pics on here with what you mean about the double trim. ??

Thanks all for your help bt the way.

[Dave]

You could always create a slope up rather than increase the height of all the floor to the 3/4 step.. a small slope will be safer than a sudden little step up.

We cannot see what you do, so guess work as to what will look ok in this situation.

[nybor62]

Nybor get back in your cage! You cant see every problem before you start a contract. But a good point, so I will pack my crystal ball into my bag tomorrow, for a pre-contract meeting.

Pebbs

no you cant see every problem but a 3/4 inch step ,c,mon its not rocket science

[Phil Hobson]

You can source a profile for almost any situation, but I have improvised in the past using L shaped stainless steel or aluminium, back to back. Sorry will try to get pics, to make more sense.

[Dave]

no you cant see every problem but a 3/4 inch step ,c,mon its not rocket science

You have had your opinion towards Pebbs..

Leave it at that..

If we all agreed then it would be boring..

[Phil Hobson]

You can get preformed reducing trims from Dural, Schluter. etc.

[Dave]

You can get preformed reducing trims from Dural, Schluter. etc.

If i recall correct Phil, it is the Reno-v trim..

[nybor62]

You have had your opinion towards Pebbs..

Leave it at that..

If we all agreed then it would be boring..

no problem its very nice in my cage, i gather im in the wrong then

[Dave]

Is it this one Phil..





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[Graham Bright]

Nybor - Lol you been on the Stella tonight.

Cheers Dave, might look at that as well as the reducing trims that PH mentioned

Great help as always guys

[Dave]

no problem its very nice in my cage, i gather im in the wrong then

You and pebbs can familiarise your selves with these>> Forum Rules

Keep any insults to the playground thanks..

Any more to add then please pm me instead of taking anymore space in this thread.

[Dave]

Nybor - Lol you been on the Stella tonight.

Cheers Dave, might look at that as well as the reducing trims that PH mentioned

Great help as always guys

It's not the end of the world, just try to make it as neat as possible and safe..

As you say there was a reason for the small step but it can be made to look ok..

Let us know how you get on.. maybe even some pics hey..

[Pebbs]

Nybor its not my contract! All I am pointing out is we all have our 'bimbo' moments, there is not one of us on here that have overlooked a problem when pricing it, and then get caught out later.

Pebbs

[Phil Hobson]

no problem its very nice in my cage, i gather im in the wrong then

No mate, I think as Dave says " we all have our opinions" non are wrong just diferent views, it makes for a good mix imo. As long as we all try to help

[Phil Hobson]

Is it this one Phil..





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Thats the one Dave, Dural and others do a similar one

[Graham Bright]

It's not the end of the world, just try to make it as neat as possible and safe..

As you say there was a reason for the small step but it can be made to look ok..

Let us know how you get on.. maybe even some pics hey..

Totally agree, I am going to start making the most of my account on here now with pics an d more details.

Was tempted to chuck my last travertine job in JOTM but lost my bottle when I saw some of the other stuff lol.

Customer loved my work but to the trained eye - not sure I can handle that level of criticism. Think I will wait till I am a little better for that

[Dave]

I have used it a few times phil for certain transitions with stone, as it is higher finish than most ceramics, so handy for floor to landings etc.. and useful for this type of project but personally i think it might need siliconing down to stop muck getting under the flap.

[Dave]

Totally agree, I am going to start making the most of my account on here now with pics an d more details.

Was tempted to chuck my last travertine job in JOTM but lost my bottle when I saw some of the other stuff lol.

Customer loved my work but to the trained eye - not sure I can handle that level of criticism. Think I will wait till I am a little better for that

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