Thank you everyone for you helpful advice. MK has also started to push for professional floor fitting and I may well acquiesce to that. I will, however, do the wall tiling myself which leads to a couple more questions:- What on earth is an electric tile cutter?
- What other tools do I need?
In other news, we had our first frost this morning so my duffel coat came out, co-incidentally on the same morning that J was lucky enough to receive a rather smart new one from M&S.
Thanks for the coat!
I thought that Lars had volunteered to tile.
ReplyDeleteWhat a joy, W & L tiling while K & K enjoy coffee and a chat - well away from home, I suggest.
beautiful sunshine again, Thomas asleep in the porch.(or feigning sleep)
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Ah, the old diamond tipped tile cutting saw- please be sure to get the correct hardness index of cutter- it must be harder than Tungsten Carbide!
ReplyDeleteYou will also need one of those funny cut in any direction tungsten carbide hacksaw blades, an adhesive spreader, a grouting dooberry and a huge injection of tallent and patience........... are you convinced that you need to get the pros in yet?
I think you might find the best extra tool is "a little man" to do the job. But usually you then need another "little man" to finish the job or put it right, a bit like the Flanders and Swan song "It all makes work for the working man to do." One from the archives there.
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Whoever wrote that I need a "a huge injection of tallent and patience" should at least have the balls to put some initials to it!
ReplyDeleteWe are also considering other options to tiling...
William
I wouldn't want my little man anywhere near a tile cutter thanks!
ReplyDelete'SETTING OUT' is the critical part of all the jobs youhave in mind.(I don't mean to the shops!) Centering the tiles tothe wall whilst ensuring that you do not leave yourself a silly impossibly small piece at the end on the run - in which case you will need to adjust the psoitioning.
ReplyDeleteYou will need a spirit level or better two one long (1mtr) one shorter. It will be handy for thre units as well. you will also need some pencils and a means of sharpening them. Essential abut often forgotten. I assume you have already got a suitable length tape measure . If you plan to grovel about on the floor you might also find some knee pads help.
For adhesives have some solvent to hand consider using barrier cream or disposable gloves.
Make a list of everything you might need and ensure you have it!.
GBN
Should also have said that for cutting out tiles with internal angles you will find a suitable abrasive disc drill mounted useful I have used a Dremel in the past which is a bit easier to use - if you have one. Be careful with abrasive discs though you can get a very nasty cut if not careful -I have scars to prove it.
ReplyDeleteYou will need a workbench outside and a means of holding or clamping the tiles being cut - you old units and a plank held firmly by a willing assistant. Can cause lots of dust so dust masks might be useful.
GBN
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ReplyDeleteI started a list and the more I look at tiling, the more I fancy an alternative. We are going to look at ready made splashbacks... Otherwise I may try to source a sheet of 1,5mm thick stainless and screw that to the wall.
ReplyDeleteBrushed finish looks ok when oiled. You will need to use mirror screws to fix it. The edges will be sharp unless radiused which you can do with a small file or wet and dry on a block.
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I'd thoought of that, my first approach is to try and find a kitchen place that makes them to order the biggest challenge will be ti get the socket in without making a mess. Failing that we'll just use a ready made glass thing behind the cooker.
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the plug should be easy enough. Dremel job again. Do you want MG to bring one over ?G
ReplyDeleteNo thanks, I can borrow one here. There are plenty of tools around with friends etc as everyone (except Bent) does it themselves.
ReplyDeleteGet these DIY experts to come & lend a hand & bring their tools with them - make a party of it.
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