Floor tiling around bath

[louisbean]

Just prepping to do our bathroom floor.

We have a heavy cast iron bath (see attached) which couldn't be raised up for the tiles to go underneath it (don't ask!).



So I guess the tiles have to go around. I've found a stone mason who can cut the two curves I need in the tiles. However should I be going right up to the bath with the tiles or leave a little gap, and if so what should I fill it with? Grout? In some cases I'll have no choice as the side of the bath isn't entirely straight.

The tiles are 15mm thick encaustic (ceramic) so very chunky.



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[louisbean]

Oh btw I'm using cement backer board under the tiles.


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[kingnewport]

Personally I'd leave a 2mm gap around and then silicone it

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[louisbean]

Great, thanks. I can definitely do that. Can I ask why that's a good idea? I guess one thing is incase there's a bit of movement or expansion on the bath the silicone gives a bit of flexibility?


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[louisbean]

Another quick qu - I have some latex primer, anyone know whether this needs drying time? It doesn't say anything about it on the instructions .


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[kingnewport]

What you want to prime?
Yer just for movement

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[louisbean]

Thanks for the help - I did it like this and it looks fantastic!


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[wine~o]

Thanks for the help - I did it like this and it looks fantastic!

Where's the pics ?? ...... We all love piccies.

[louisbean]

Sorry yes, will send one now!


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[louisbean]

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I have to say I'm pretty chuffed with the final result never having done any tiling before - I found the main problem keeping the adhesive under control - it just gets everywhere!

The tiles still need sealing obvs.




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[wine~o]

Looks tidy

[kingnewport]

Luvly jumbly.

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[Rorschach]

Looks good to me!

[louisbean]

Thanks all! I'm getting there slowly with this whole DIY lark, and this forum's been really helpful. Now to get this shower rail up - funny how the simplest looking stuff can be the biggest pain sometimes!


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