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[Dan]

You want to check the batch numbers on them all. Seems odd to have one pack with only one tile out. Usually all made out about the same amount. If you've been working from several boxes at a time (as you are meant to) it could be one of the boxes are the ones with the dodgy side.

As above, check for an arrow or wording on the back, and use them all the same direction. And work the bigger ones in first so the grout joints are slightly wider on the others. Rather than the other way around which will screw you for space.

I'm thinking batch issue maybe. Check the boxes.

Also; what tiles are they where are they from? So people can avoid them lol

 

[johnboy]

You want to check the batch numbers on them all. Seems odd to have one pack with only one tile out. Usually all made out about the same amount. If you've been working from several boxes at a time (as you are meant to) it could be one of the boxes are the ones with the dodgy side.

As above, check for an arrow or wording on the back, and use them all the same direction. And work the bigger ones in first so the grout joints are slightly wider on the others. Rather than the other way around which will screw you for space.

I'm thinking batch issue maybe. Check the boxes.

Also; what tiles are they where are they from? So people can avoid them lol

Thanks mate. I'm not sure I worded it well but I am seeing that most,if not all of the tiles have one edge of 603 and 3 at 601. So as you say they are all out the same.

They are Roma Cielo tiles from Elias Ceramics in Italy. There are no word on the back apart from made in Italy and no directional arrows so I am going to continue with what I have and just match up edges so that the longer 603 edges are next to eachother this should in theory keep the joints from running off and make the rest of the job a bit easier 🤣

 

[Dan]

Keep the wording in the same direction on 'em all then mate. Good luck.

Show us some pictures when you're done mate.

 

[Dave]

Yes we love pics 👍

 

[johnboy]

Keep the wording in the same direction on 'em all then mate. Good luck.

Show us some pictures when you're done mate.

Would I not need to make sure that the longest edge always hit another longest edge? Otherwise where 4 tiles meet it have an extra mm each side creeping into things.

 

[Dan]

Would I not need to make sure that the longest edge always hit another longest edge? Otherwise where 4 tiles meet it have an extra mm each side creeping into things.

If all the tiles faced the same way, then surely only one direction has the issue? And if they all match then the only problem is a wider grout joint in one direction?

What does it look like so far?

Any chance of a chrimbo pic or two?

 

[johnboy]

If all the tiles faced the same way, then surely only one direction has the issue? And if they all match then the only problem is a wider grout joint in one direction?

What does it look like so far?

Any chance of a chrimbo pic or two?

I did a couple of tests there setting 4 tiles on a 2by2 square. First I tried them all the same direction and there was an overlapping couple mm at the outside joints, when I tried the other test with the tiles 603 edge together the tiles flush up perfectly on the outside and internal joins. So think best way to go is with the longest edges butted to eachother. So to sort my issue il just find the longest edge on the ones that are laid and work from there. Hopefully not too many have to come up 🙉🙈 I'll post a few completed pics this week all being well.

 

[johnboy]

Its been a while, I was posting a different question and remembered about the pics was asked for. To cut a long story short, the method of putting the longest edge together worked a treat and the final result after the grout is spot on IMO enjoyed my first tile job and now onto hallway and bathrooms! Thanks for all the help guys!

 

[Dave]

Its been a while, I was posting a different question and remembered about the pics was asked for. To cut a long story short, the method of putting the longest edge together worked a treat and the final result after the grout is spot on IMO enjoyed my first tile job and now onto hallway and bathrooms! Thanks for all the help guys! View attachment 113932

Good result, thanks for sharing

 

[Rae]

It happens a lot ,sizy tiles ,see if tbey have arrows on the bottom ,some h@ve to be layed in on3 direction otherwise brick
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