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Floor tiling around bath
Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2015 8:28 am
by 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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Re: Floor tiling around bath
Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2015 8:30 am
by louisbean
Oh btw I'm using cement backer board under the tiles.
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Re: Floor tiling around bath
Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2015 9:11 am
by kingnewport
Personally I'd leave a 2mm gap around and then silicone it
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Re: Floor tiling around bath
Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2015 9:36 am
by 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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Re: Floor tiling around bath
Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2015 10:26 am
by 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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Re: Floor tiling around bath
Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2015 11:22 am
by kingnewport
What you want to prime?
Yer just for movement
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Re: Floor tiling around bath
Posted: Sun Jan 03, 2016 8:02 am
by louisbean
Thanks for the help - I did it like this and it looks fantastic!
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Re: Floor tiling around bath
Posted: Sun Jan 03, 2016 8:08 am
by wine~o
louisbean wrote:Thanks for the help - I did it like this and it looks fantastic!
Where's the pics ?? ...... We all love piccies.
Re: Floor tiling around bath
Posted: Sun Jan 03, 2016 8:09 am
by louisbean
Sorry yes, will send one now!
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Re: Floor tiling around bath
Posted: Sun Jan 03, 2016 8:12 am
by 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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Re: Floor tiling around bath
Posted: Sun Jan 03, 2016 8:26 am
by wine~o
Looks tidy
Re: Floor tiling around bath
Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2016 8:14 am
by kingnewport
Luvly jumbly.
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Re: Floor tiling around bath
Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2016 8:53 am
by Rorschach
Looks good to me!
Re: Floor tiling around bath
Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2016 8:55 am
by 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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