How to get the best result at cutting tile trims round corners - Tile Advice

[Alyn2511]

How do I cut the plastic and metal trims around corners and the 3 way joints. I cut them with a hand cutter at the prefix 45 degree angle but they always look pants! Same issue with the 3 way joint. Any help would be appreciated guys

Thanks

 

[PuPPeT]

ive always used a mitre block and has always looked good but you can buy internal and external blocks for trims but in my experience they look rubbish.cant beat a mitre block.you can also by some snip type cutters for trims.wat do u mean by a 3 way joint????

 

[Del W]

Posted by Dave.

http://www.tilersforums.com/tiling-forum/53819-cutting-3-way-mitre-tile-trims.html

 

[afright]

Hi Dave used to do a three way mitre years back but just do a normal mitre now the three way is a bit tricky to get perfect.

 

[Rookery]

The trim cutter I've got tends to squash plastic trim so I always use a mitre block and hacksaw. Some of the pre-formed corners I've used dont fit that well and aren't always the exact same colour as the lengths.

 

[bugs183]

Trimline do a really funky yellow mitre box that grabs the trims tight so that they don't move and you get extra cut marks, invaluable tool on metal trims which can be real pigs to cut.
Quansol Mitre Box System - Tile Trim Cutting Video Demo
Quansol mitre box.

 

[charlie1]

I think some trims are harder to get perfect...homelux , while others are really good... Genesis!

 

[Dave Elliott]

Hi, I'm trying to find a quick neat and precise way of cutting mitres on metal trims. I'm thinking of investing in this cutter to do the job unless anybody has any better suggestions, feedback would be appreciated. Cheers Dave.
Sealey SM150D 230V 150mm Portable Saw - Power Tools, Disc Cutters, Electric - https://www.tool-net.co.uk/p-397020/sealey-sm150d.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr8GXhKCK1wIVp5PtCh2nAgsCEAQYAyABEgLfBfD_BwE

 

[GoneGuy]

Hi, I'm trying to find a quick neat and precise way of cutting mitres on metal trims. I'm thinking of investing in this cutter to do the job unless anybody has any better suggestions, feedback would be appreciated. Cheers Dave.
Sealey SM150D 230V 150mm Portable Saw - Power Tools, Disc Cutters, Electric - https://www.tool-net.co.uk/p-397020/sealey-sm150d.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr8GXhKCK1wIVp5PtCh2nAgsCEAQYAyABEgLfBfD_BwE

Hi Dave, I’m sure one of the guys who use a similar cutter will drop by and give you some info.
I still use a mitre block for cutting all my trimsGenesis Premium Versatile Mitre Block - https://www.tilefixdirect.com/product/GTN900MB?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIxJSsztOK1wIVFuAbCh1Ntgd7EAQYASABEgLO5_D_BwE

Although I’m looking to either get a quansol mitre block or a similar cutter which you just posted.

 

[One Day]

I believe a couple of our resident tool-tarts are using these: Proxxon KGS 80 Chop Saw - http://www.axminster.co.uk/proxxon-kgs-80-chop-saw-702066
But I use a Quansol box with a decent hacksaw and it's just fine.

 

[One Day]

Hi Dave, I’m sure one of the guys who use a similar cutter will drop by and give you some info.
I still use a mitre block for cutting all my trimsGenesis Premium Versatile Mitre Block - https://www.tilefixdirect.com/product/GTN900MB?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIxJSsztOK1wIVFuAbCh1Ntgd7EAQYASABEgLO5_D_BwE

Although I’m looking to either get a quansol mitre block or a similar cutter which you just posted.

No work today Adey?!
Posting at 2:47am?!

 

[Qwerty]

I use a Quansol also