3 way corner trim mitre has me really confused?????

[MICK the Tiler]

About 20 I think :huh2: But don't quote me on that.

 

[bigneil]

here are two pics of the 3 way mitre in my kitchen, (I didn't do them by the way, they came with the house). the upright length is cut strait and the two meeting on the top edge are mitred. but they have been clipped off or sanded down at the point and left rough then filled with grout to hide it but the basic idea is clear.
hope this is helpful

 

[scone2006]

thank you neil or taking the time out to take these photos

 

[bigneil]

i know that the example i have shown is kinda ruogh but if you use a mitre block and a sharp fine tooth hacksaw you should be able to create a much tidier saw cut and if you are left with a really sharp point you can always just smooth it off with something, just not something as rough as was used on mine

 

[scone2006]

wat kinda toothed saw do you use orf preffer for the better finish ??

 

[bigneil]

dont buy rubbishy ones for starters. if you go to local hardware store and start reading the back of the packets you will notice that the blades have different sizes and quantities of teeth, in "teeth per inch" most are either 32 or 24 TPI. follow the guide lines on the packet to see which ones are best suited to which materials, junior hacksaw size would probably be your best bet for a neat cut because the bigger 12" blades usually have a wavy effect when seen from above that is designed to stop the blade from jamming but also leaves a rougher edge. remeber to buy one of those wee mitre blocks that a junior hacksaw will fit into, there are usually some cheap plastic ones in the tiling section.

 

[scone2006]

thanks mate for your help

 

[smartile]

if you are using chrome trims and mitre make sure the point is filed smooth...three way mitres on any metal trim are f 'ing lethal and you dont want someone to cut their wrists on them and making a claim off you! I would source a corner piece. unilux make 12.5mm 2 way corners

 

[tiler burden]

the pictures on big neils house are what i call a 'builders 3 way miter' lol

the verticle strip needs to have a arrow point merging into the where the two top edging strips meet. so there needs to be a v - shape cut out about halfway way up the point to accomodate the verticle bead.

ed

 

[andy-p]

forget the 3 way mitre they look crap, if you want a truly pro look get schluter rondec trims with corner pieces...