Metal Trim

[michaelb4348]

Need help here please.


I am on a job at the moment using metal square edge trim 12mm.

The problem i have is cutting the dam stuff i have loads of splash backs to do round sinks and the trim has to go around all edges of tiles as its 3 tiles across 2 high in the middle of the wall etc . So lots of mitres and the stuff is hard to cut any tips suggestions from people would be really greatful.

 

[michaelb4348]

Sorry people read the related posts and that has helped.

do b and q do any decent hacksaw blades

 

[Gazzer]

You need 32 tpi blades. Screwfix do them .
Are you using a junior hacksaw or full size ?

 

[michaelb4348]

i have both sizes was going to go b and q now see what i can pick up need one for tomorrow

 

[Gazzer]

They should have but you do need 32 tpi for metal trim.

 

[michaelb4348]

is 32 tpi a make or a certain type of blade

 

[Gazzer]

32 teeth per inch. The more teeth the smoother the cut.
Bahco blades are good .

 

[michaelb4348]

do b and q do them

 

[Gazzer]

I have no idea, i dont use B&Q for tools.

 

[michaelb4348]

b and q are pants managed to get some of there own brand at 32 tpi 10 blades see how it goes tomorrow.


might sound daft but would cutting plastic trim with the same blade make it useless for cutting metal trim?

 

[Gazzer]

Not at all.

 

[Daz]

Are these the Butech square edge trims from Porcelanosa? I usually use my Briccolina wet saw as they are a nightmare even with a decent hacksaw blade. I then gently file off any burrs. It works out a lot easier and quicker .

 

[michaelb4348]

No they are form trimline there standered square edge trim its quite a strong trim. ill try the b and q blades i have 10 to burn out now should get me through all the cutting.

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

I tend to use a fixed mitre box, good hacksaw blades and make a jig from pieces of timber, to hold trim firm. It is not easy, but when everything is secure, Its a lot less effort

 

[michaelb4348]

I have had an idea been playing around with some small plastic clamps if i clamp the trim to the mitre box its easier to cut so will try that now.

 

[Sean fsy]

all you need is a £3 mitre block from focus a hacksaw with 32tpi blade in it and basic diy skills.

can use wedges to hold mitre together if it helps.

 

[The D]

If you are having trouble cutting the trims you could try putting a piece of wood in to a mitre block to hold the trim steady while you cut it.

 

[The D]

all you need is a £3 mitre block from focus a hacksaw with 32tpi blade in it and basic diy skills.

can use wedges to hold mitre together if it helps.

why is the trim lipping in the fourth pic ?

 

[Dave Ramsden]

L profile trims can be cut square to exact size then use a file to get your 45's

The porc sq box trims I believe are made from brass and plated chrome, I use a large hacksaw to cut the mitre and a metal disc in a grinder to straighten out the cut...

Hope this helps!

 

[Sean fsy]

lipping? what do you mean?

 

[The D]

Sitting proud of the tile, not flush ,over hanging.

 

[merlecollins]

What was the name of that clamped mitre box we were all looking at last year?? From Australia I think??

 

[Dontiler]

I am using for cutting trim thin metal cutting blade for angle grinder

 

[The D]

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[Sean fsy]

trim always sit proud of the tiles doesnt it? or are you meaning ive done something wrong?

 

[The D]

If that is how you set your trims in that is fine but it is not how I do my trim.

 

[merlecollins]

trim always sit proud of the tiles doesnt it? or are you meaning ive done something wrong?

:yikes::yikes::yikes:

Try and get it flush mate

 

[aqua blue]

I am with Sean fsy on this one personally. If trim sits slightly proud it looks cleaner as you can't see the joint. Tight fit needed!

 

[Sean fsy]

:yikes::yikes::yikes:

Try and get it flush mate

cant uderstand what you mean as tile trim is desgined for the tile to sit into it, thus the trim will always be slightly proud of the tile. some tile trim as a rubber strip fitted to it depending on the thickness of tile which you can remove so the tile slips into the trim.
can you post a pic of how you fit tile trim please as im eager to learn new things.

 

[aqua blue]

If I can get the 'nice' edge of the tile to the trim I will show off the radius a bit, but that rearly happens.