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[Italy]

Hi all thought I would just say hi as I’m new to the forum I am 29 and have been plumbing and Tiling since I left school. Really enjoy the tiling side to my career and hope a can share a few pics in the future with you guys. Love the forum u people have excellent knowledge and I hope I can learn a lot from you guys.
Was looking at @antonio pics of the marble look thin tile and was wondering how he achieved the finish on his mitred edges . Also what tools he uses cheers

Hello and welcome,
sorry but I did not understand, which photo?

 

[Adrian mcc]

Sorry Antonio it was 3falls photo. The large format marble look tile
Like the hexagon job looks mint

 

[Adrian mcc]

Sorry wrong name again lol ignore me Antonio just got inn been tackling a floor from hell

 

[Adrian mcc]

 

[Old Mod]

3falls photo. The large format marble look tile

My ears burning Adrian?

 

[Adrian mcc]

Hiya yeah I was looking at ur pics of the large format marble tile looks brilliant. Just wondered how you finished ur edges have you mitred them and polished them. Also what tools do you used to achieve such artwork

 

[Blunt Tool]

Hiya yeah I was looking at ur pics of the large format marble tile looks brilliant. Just wondered how you finished ur edges have you mitred them and polished them. Also what tools do you used to achieve such artwork

Dark arts, they say never to look in a mirror and say his name 3 times, dark arts I tell thee!

 

[Blunt Tool]

Sure @3_fall will answer your questions when he gets a minute

 

[Old Mod]

Hey Adrian, cheers Ian, I’m actually just watching Ronnie crush Graeme Dott for the 3rd match on the trot, mans on fire, he’s definitely after his 6th world title this year I think.
Anyway, yes Adrian, all my external angles are mitred and resin filled.
They’re all done with just a small Bosch 7-115 angle grinder, freehand.
Firstly undercut with a regular diamond blade, then polished back to the edge

 

[Adrian mcc]

Thought so I have never worked with thin tile something iv always wanted to do. What sort of resin do you use is it the same stuff granite fitters use and where can I get some might have a practice on some spare tiles. Always good to learn new techniques cheers.

 

[Adrian mcc]

Have you ever used the sigma jolly edge was wondering if it’s any good thinking it might be my next purchase

 

[Old Mod]

Yes stone resin, anything like Tenax, Integra or Akemi.
There’s a number of places that sell it, nowhere in particular.
Just google them and you’ll find somewhere nearby I’m sure.

 

[Old Mod]

No I haven’t used the sigma jolly even tho I have their Keracut.
I’ve tried various mitre machines or equipment, but always gone back to freehand, I find it quicker and more consistent, but I know others who prefer mitre equipment.
It’s all a matter of personal preference, mitre work isn’t for everyone, I know plenty who just don’t enjoy it.

 

[Adrian mcc]

Iv bought some dry pads was going to practice the freehand method urs look faultless. I do a lot of skirtings with mitred external corners but just use my dewalt wet saw but it tends to blow right at the end do I have to buy a variable speed polisher. I might have a try with my viarable speed orbital sander for the time being

 

[Old Mod]

Must admit an orbital sander is not something I’ve tried Adrian, you’ll have to let us know how you go.
Wet saws don’t mitre very well in my experience.
Not saying they can’t, just not well, generally way too much movement in the blade as they’re so large, even DNA’s can struggle.
It’s purely practice and patience, that’s the only real way to achieve high quality mitres.
Or a water jet cutter if you have a company nearby.
But not all offer this service as the attachment required is £8k I believe.
It’ll be a lot of trial and error and tears til you find what works for you.