FINISHING TOUCHES

gypsum boy · Post by **gypsum boy** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 6:47 pm

HI GUYS JUST FINISHED FIXING THE TILES IN MY KITCHEN AND IM OVER THE MOON WITH IT! GROUTING IS NEXT THATS NO PROBLEM .WHERE IM AFTER SOME EXPERT ADVICE IS FINISHING ALONG THE TOP OF THE TOP COURSE .ANY TIPS ON HOW TO GET A NICE NEAT FINISH WITH SEALANT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.I ALSO HAVE TO SEAL AROUND BEECH WORKTOP

bodgitandscarper · Post by **bodgitandscarper** » Fri Dec 19, 2008 10:52 am

Hi Gypsum,
The two finishes i use are firstly, using the trim that you would use around a window reveal, using a mitre block for the 45 degree cuts, sometimes these can look a bit bulky, depending on the size of trim your using( which is determined by the tile thickness), or alternatively mixing some grout and laying it on top of the tiles using a scraper or grout float to get a nice smooth angle and finish, let it start to go off, then with a wet finger lightly rub over the surface to smooth it off. If your sealing the worktop to the tile, hope you left a 2-3mm gap, choose colour of sealer, apply the sealer, a nice tidy bead, spray with water mixed with a small amount of fairy liquid in it , then with a little rubber or plastic tool that can be bought at BandQ, Wickes ect spray that and drag over the silicone leaving a very smooth even finish. Hope this helps

gypsum boy · Post by **gypsum boy** » Sat Dec 20, 2008 12:48 pm

thankyou for the advice bodgit ,i sat the first course of tiles on spacers so have a 3mm gap.