hrgj3270

hi everybody,

im just trying to find out if there are any tools to mark cuts around toilets. i have used the TRADE multiscribe but have found that if it hits the edge of the triangle it throws it out massively. so i have now adopted the old pencil and paper method which is good. just wondered if any others are available

cheers H

pug74

a good old piece of solder works for me

hrgj3270

so just wrap the solder round so it holds the shape of the curve and mark on the tile.

cheers mate i will have a go

H

Dave

It is best to remove them if at all possible, but if not then i just scribe the tile to fit..taking small amounts off at a time till it fits nice and neat......some peeps use paper templates or cardboard...but once you get the knack you can judge by eye within an inch or so and scribe to fit from there......

good luck......

sWe

Are you using one of these, or these? I prefer the last one, but TBH, it's better to remove sanitary wares before tiling.

sWe's compilation of guides to tiling

sWe's materials calculation spreadsheet

hrgj3270

the first is the trade multiscribe and that has a draw back of being a thick shape that can knock ur measuring out by an inch or so. but the second looks really good mate cheers

Droopy

I agreed with all of this.

Captain Slow

I'm with Dave. I take a couple of key measurements, draw by freehand and with "a nip" here and another "nip" there, you get a perfect fit.

Do it a couple of times and you'll never need a template marker again.

Just practice in your spare time.

d noulton

I use a flexicurve available from partners

GazTech

I have used most methods in my career, here is one which tested me, had to use templates in cardboard for this one, more pipes than tiles...lol
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Dave

Nice pic gaz mate................this pic of mine, i had to scribe around the pan as well....if you take your time you can hardly tell...