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When tiling round a window what is the best adheshive to use when doing the top and sides of window and the best way to do the top.Is it better to put battons on to hold tile up or ?

Hi All, I am tiling the last wall in the bathroom and am a bit stuck as how to go around the window.:mad2: Confirmed DIYer and only 2nd time tiling so don't really want to mess it up as the rest has come out a lot better that i expected. I have some pics on an album i have just set up so...

Hi i done a quote and the client wants the window ledge tiled.So i was gony cut it flush and tile up over it but i'm sure i've read that their is moisture issues and expansition issues. So do i tile up over it or remove it? If removing what do i put in it's place

Hi all! I'm new here and need a bit of advice. I'm tiling my bathroom and have reached the point where I need to work out how my tile trim is going to sit around the window before I can go any further. I've had a look on the forum for help but the only solution I have found is a 3 way mitre...

Just in the middle of tiling a bathroom in an old terrace house,when i was setting out the window wall was 178.5cm. As ive built up the tiles either side of the window ive gone to put the tiles above the window and there is a gap of 2.5cm when tiled fully across. I measured the wall across from...

I guys. Still cracking on nicely with this bathroom. Quick question. How should I tile around this window? Tiles are 600w x 300h Like this? or like this? Thanks

I'm about to start tiling the bathroom using natural limestone, however how do I stop the tiles from slipping/falling off the inside the window (i.e. underside at the top) and above the window (on the wall). Is the adhesive strong enough to hold it in place or should I build a timber frame to...

Afternoon all, Just had double ended bath installed which has the taps in the centre, however the window which is above the abth is not centre therefore should I tile using the window as the centre or the taps? Also, because of the dimensions the height behind the bath and under the window...

Hi, Im looking for any tips on how go acheive a clean cut around a window where the tile and trim butt. At the moment when ive cut the tile around the window when i place the trim up against it sometimes 1. the cut isnt perfectly straight and 2. Almost always has very small chips where the wet...

Hi, I've been tiling for 9 months and have finally encountered an arched window. Any advice on getting a nice cut around the arch? (don't need to go inside it). Was going to nip some plastic corner trim until I could bend it around the arch but this is proving difficult as well. Window is 970...

Right then guys + gals, just got back from measuring up a bath refurb and can see myself coming really unstuck with the window. I took a few piccies: My gas engineer mate will be removing the boiler from in the cabinet and fitting a combi boiler in the loft. The plan is to remove the bath (this...

I live in a flat which can best be described as a semi detached detached bungalow on top of a block of shops. We have problems cleaning 5 windows which overlook the street and the only way to clean them is from the street. I have been looking at Water Fed Pole Systems but they seem to be a...

Hi, I am tiling my bathroom, and do not have much experience of tiling and I am finding it quite heavy going! I was wondering if some kind soul could help me with a question that I've got regarding using tile trim on the external corner formed by the window recess? I have bought some...

hi lads & lasses,iam seriously struggling with my reveals & sills.i want too be spott on with them .my tend to be to small not exacly straight or level .Also my miters.need some good exspaert advice.:mad2:

Hi all, I'm doing a job next week and there is something bothering me slightly. The top of the window recess is curved and I'm wondering what is the best way to over come it. Should I be looking to try and square it off somehow? If so, what is the best option? Any help is appreciated :yes:

I'm half way through tiling a kitchen. I will be tiling the window sill but i've put my level on it and it falls away to 10mm lower on the right. the way the tiles have worked out from the worktop to the edge of the sill means I'll be using a piece of tile about 2" on the left which will finish...

Just wondering what you would do with plastic trim when tiling around a window when you only go half way up? Is it going to leave nd awkward edge where you see into the void on the edge of the trim?

I am tiling a wall with an alcove for shelves and would like to know where to start. I am using natural stone mosaics. Please advice. Thank you, Boz

I am tiling round the inside of a window recess including the top, ie the tiles will be facing the floor as if on a ceiling. Any tips please on keeping them in place while the adhesive sets!

first post for me so go easy. I'm tiling a bathroom next week, full height on the walls. What's the policy for window returns - tile or not? If tiling is the answer do I go for tile edge or form some knd of mitre type joint?