mitre'ing metal trims - TilersForums.co.uk | Tile Forums

burncross · 22-02-2008

hi guys!
my first thread so be gentle with me!
what do you find is the best way of getting a good internal mitre on metal trims, external mitred corners are not bad to do with a mitre block and hack saw, but internal ones never seem to match up? any advise?

**Dave** · 22-02-2008

Its all in the practise mate....also don't cut the trims to tight to the internal corner so the returning trim can sit in next to it....

**pjc** · 22-02-2008

buy a cheap mitre saw about £10-£15 can cut plastic trim also much better than a mitre block :Pete

GazTech · 22-02-2008

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**grumpygrouter** · 23-02-2008

I also find that as fine a toothed blade as possible helps, especially with plastic trim.

Grump

bigdaz · 23-02-2008

you can use tile trim cutters - they look a bit like pruning shears. used them on the course and they gave a better cut than a mitre block

Ric · 23-02-2008

those mitre shears are ok if your using good quality trims which dont flex much, otherwise you may find your cuts dont turn out how you intended!

**grumpygrouter** · 23-02-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigdaz

you can use tile trim cutters - they look a bit like pruning shears. used them on the course and they gave a better cut than a mitre block

Hi Bigdaz, his question was specifically about metal trim, shears are ok for plastic!

Grumpy

bigdaz · 23-02-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by grumpygrouter

Hi Bigdaz, his question was specifically about metal trim, shears are ok for plastic!

Grumpy

so you cant use them for metal? hmm looks like i've learned something new so the day wont be a total loss after all

**Sir Ramic** · 23-02-2008

You will find that if you use shears on metal trim that the end cut tends to turn up or distort due to the pressure from the shears and so you dont get a good finish.
So yes they can cut trim but not very effective at producing a neat edge.

**Sir Ramic** · 23-02-2008

Of course if you like your tools then
http://www.proxxon-direct.com/acatalog/Cut_off_mitre_saw_KGS_80.html
Smaller one on here, 4th picture down
http://www.tool-shop.co.uk/acatalog/Table_Top_Tools.html

tiler tom · 23-02-2008

I use a hacksaw and mitre block but I make a point of cutting the mitre first then cutting to the required length that way if your mitre is slightly out you can adjust.