Bathroom tiles, shall we insist on mitered edge
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Comments (271)Hi Leecy, lovely to hear from you and hearty congratulations. No wonder you have been quiet. What a fun time ahead and I'm sure your new addition is going to thoroughly enjoy the attention of his 3 mothers. I can imagine the wonderful feeling of moving into a home that needs no work. It is fun to plan and do the renovations, but there just comes a time in life that freedom is so much more important, especially with babies - you just never get that time back. How far did you get with the renovations? Did you get the kitchen area done at all?? I put my new kitchen in last October while BH was overseas and I had it all to myself, MY decisions MY wants, MY needs. I didn't let on to anyone I was doing it so BH came home to a huge surprise and loved everything - I'm sure mostly because he didn't have to think about it. Everything is in drawers or on pull out shelving so no bending or crawling around the floor, except in the pantry which has all narrow adjustable shelving so the low shelves just have one large item on them making it easy to grab and nothing has to be searched for. All the joeys have been here since then for holidays and it got very high scores of approval. The only problem we have is trying to find things, with cleaning out, there are no hiding places left. Given us lots of laughs at least. Good luck with everything, and don't be a stranger. Sneak peek at part of the kitchen...See MoreFlat mirror versus mirror cabinet?
Comments (48)Thanks Margot. I think I've more or less got it sorted. The only challenge remaining, I think, is finding a way to give it a visual lift. It currently has floor to ceiling tiles in a standard size, square, and a very uninteresting colour with no texture - but in very good order. Very dull! I hate grout in showers so I'm thinking maybe some Mr Wetwall panelling or something similar over the tiles in the shower and on the new wall formed by moving the linen cpd, plus on a part wall along the long side of the shower to replace the glass screens that I insist must go (I'm a lazy cleaner and I hate cleaning glass!) Hopefully that would be enough to relieve the dullness of the existing tiles. Then some feature shelving over the new bath tub perhaps. Not yet decided whether to install a freestanding back-to-wall bath or a drop-in, but the latter might provide scope for some more feature tiling or panelling around it. I want to open the room directly to the outdoors but the current window opening is only 1200mm wide and the wall is 8 inches of solid concrete - not easy to cut to enlarge the opening - so I'm looking at either a hinged door with window inset into it or a standard size glass swing door with a narrow window beside for ventilation. My other challenge is doors for the relocated linen cpd, as the existing mirror doors have got to go! I loathe them. As the cpd will be visible from the living area, it needs stylish doors....See MoreTiled mitred edges- cork or grout. Please help asap!!!
Comments (3)From our experience builders are not big fans of shower niches, particularly if located close or directly under the shower head. From the builder's pov, a niche is more likely to leak and cause a call back during the warranty period (assuming the work is warranted). Grout is porous and therefore will allow water/moisture to penetrate to the substrate, which may cause an issue on a mitred joint. Understand your issue, particularly if the niche is in line with the grout line of the tiles abutting it; the change of substance from grout to sealant will be noticeable. Common practice for corner joints is that the tiler would use some form of extruded aluminium or plastic profile to act as a flashing and to also help align the tile joint. The flashing will help prevent moisture from penetrating the substrate, however a caulked joint will be far more effective. Would suggest using a hybrid sealant instead of a silicone based caulk. The hybrid product is better performing. Use a sealant that is colour matched as close as possible to the tile or to match the grout used elsewhere. Good luck....See MoreHow to tile into window?
Comments (8)An old school tiler will know how to do mitred edges. However it depends on your choice of tile. Thin tiles are impossible to mitre neatly, and are prone to damage and water getting past the mitred joint. The trim piece makes it idiot proof and you can get different colours to co-ordinate or contrast with your tiles. As with so many decisions with renovating you are balancing between pragmatism and aesthetics.... Best of luck, Dr Retro of Dr Retro House Calls...See Morevivian cc
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