tile round a window help

[Enzman]

hi all, i went to north east tiling to do my training and i was shown how to tile round a window correctly. i was shown a method on how to also even up the window buy using tiles but since then i have forgotten how to do it due to doing jobs without ever attacking the windows! anyone able to explain the method to me that darren explained?

thanx

[Phil Hobson]

My way may differ from the way you were taught, but here goes. I tile the face of the window wall first ,over window head reveals, cill. Then fit trim, tile soffit next, then reveals cill last. Hope this helps

[united]

Try this How to remedy out of level window reveals

[Phil Hobson]

Just to add, if the cill, reveals or soffit are not true. This method will allow you to make good with rapid set prior to tiling insides. If the reveals for example are 5mm out of plumb, pick the proud part, run your cuts the same size ( plumb) then skim with rapid set adhesive. Works for me

[easyt]

thanks for the tip.

[easyt]

My way may differ from the way you were taught, but here goes. I tile the face of the window wall first ,over window head reveals, cill. Then fit trim, tile soffit next, then reveals cill last. Hope this helps

The bit I have a problem with is doing the row over the window. I normally resort to placing the top cut row against the ceiling for example using a tiling batten and quickset. When it has had a bit of standing time I tile the row above the window and resort to using masking tape to hold it sposition with the row above and thereby prevent it slipping. Must be a better way ??

[Phil Hobson]

I use the mini acro type things that plasterers use for holding up plasterboard. B&Q sell them, use a couple of those to secure a straight edge

[easyt]

I use the mini acro type things that plasterers use for holding up plasterboard. B&Q sell them, use a couple of those to secure a straight edge

Thanks. I have seen the light . Before I tile the cut tiles to the window wall reveal edges I can fix a tiling batten across fixed either side of window and just prop mid point with a strut off the cill and a couple of folding wedges.side

[macten]

You could get yourself some extention props:

[Phil Hobson]

That is what I was talking about, couldn't find the pics. These tiles are 900mm x 340mm hence the number of props

[Dave]

I never use props.. the adhesive should hold the head tiles no probs..

My trick is to tile the under side of the head first also inserting the trim to match the reveals i have already tiled, leave to set ,then tile the face edge.. this stops any skidding of tiles.. each tile fixer has there own ways of doing things and ends up the same result..but yo must keep the head tiles level as you tile.

[macten]

I never use the props for the reveal as like you said the addy always holds the cill reveal tiles - even with a thick bed. I usually do the face edge of the head reveal first so need to stop them slipping.

Nice tip that Dave, may try that on the next flat window wall I get.

[JG Tiling N.I]

I find the best adhesive to use for top rows window heads is (evo stick opf) if you mix that well the tiles wont move. Works for me. If your using a more heavier porcelain tile,you'll need some sort of props.