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Hi all,

First time tiler. Decided to tile the kitchen after a fire destroyed the old one.

I need a bit of advice as to which layout I should use for the pipe which has been boxed in.

Do I ignore the bond on the arch, split each side of the boxing into half and brick bond? Or do I continue the bond from the archway? If so, how? I've attached a few sketches below. Sketch 3 looks the most appropriate to me, however that would go against what I have on right corner.

Help!

Thanks in advance

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Qwerty

I personally would do the same as @Andy Allen suggested. Some layouts although looking wrong, will look right.....







.....if that makes any sense!!??
 
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Zub

Many thanks for your prompt responses

Plan Tec/Andy/Sean/Localtiler

Does this look better?

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I forgot to mention one thing, the 'boxing is' 24cm x 24cm, so it wont be a 'full tile' as such. Dont think I can avoid cuts no matter what. I've got plenty time tho so I dont mind.
 
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Zub

The layout it good , only one thing for I would put plastic square trim around the door

Thank you

Bought some PVC trim earlier (see pics below). With hindsight, I should have carried out my research properly. I believe there is a proper tile trim (aluminium) available which can be curved around arches. PVC will have to do for now

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Zub

Since you guys have been so helpful, can I pick your brains with a few finishing queries which are specific to bevelled tiles?

1) How do I finish off this socket? Cream coloured silicone? (as grout may crack after time to movement in the socket when changing plugs)

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2) How would I get a clean silicone line where the tile meets the unit? I'm guessing fugi-tool wouldn't cater for the bevel.

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3) What does 'scribing a corner' mean? One tile flush against wall, second tile mitred at 45degree and then profile cut off and butted in? As you can see from the pic, i've messed up one corner but would like to avoid this error on the remaining corner

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4) On the 'boxing in', I've decided to use a tile trim as I am nowhere near competent enough to mitre. How would I deal with the bevel (diamond) against the trim? Grout and forget about it?

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