tiling above a window

stofts · Post by **stofts** » Tue Feb 16, 2010 6:57 pm

Hi

I can't figure out a way or tiling above a window.

The piece I am talking about is the vertical wall above the window and below the ceiling - not the "ceiling"/horizontal part of the window recess.

My problem is: how to keep the tiles from slipping down the wall. I could put a baton straddling the window but I don't think I have ever seen anything like that in the DIY books.

Is there a better way of doing this?

thanks
I couldn't do this stuff without your help.

marc1106 · Post by **marc1106** » Tue Feb 16, 2010 8:16 pm

nope i usually use an offcut of floorboard in the reveal with a slight protusion then wedge that in place with a vertical 2x4 then let the tiles rest on that!

of course you have to forward plan your layout or you could end up with iffy groutlines!

Mooncat · Post by **Mooncat** » Tue Feb 16, 2010 9:26 pm

This is what I did for both under hang, and the row on the wall.

stofts · Post by **stofts** » Wed Feb 17, 2010 1:00 am

Hi Mooncat

Thanks for the picture. I appreciate it.

How did you modify this set up for the tiles on the wall above the window?

Did you take a wider piece of wood and make it stick out a bit beyond the recess then prop it as you have done in the picture?

Mooncat · Post by **Mooncat** » Wed Feb 17, 2010 10:45 am

Yes. Using two struts makes it easier to adjust the tightness, and fastening the pieces with screws helps a lot when working on your own. The joints worked out exactly at the top of the window, not that it mattered here as the corner is now hidden behind a roller blind.