Mitre External Corners in Porcelain Tiles - TilersForums.com

[cornsack]

Looking to do a few mitred external corners this week (600x300x9 porcelain). Practiced the cuts a few times and very happy with that. Never filled the corners though.

Seen some resin recommendations but most of them are looking difficult to source. The only viable option I can see is Akemi PolySoft from Apex Grange but its £15 delivery if I want it in time and I don't need anything else from them. Would still purchase if the experts think this is the only way to go?

Why is silicone generally not used? Is it simply because of the finish and difficulty shaping (it can't be rubbed down). Are so-called 'flexible' grouts really not flexible/strong enough to use in an ordinary bathroom scenario?

@GaryTheTiler @3_fall @LEE MAC seem to be the mitre-pros. Sorry if not noticed anyone else!

 

[Old Mod]

Not sure if I’ve mentioned it or not, I have two videos in my albums that may help you.
Good luck.
Look at titles, they’re listed back to front. 🤷🏻‍♂️😊

 

[Tile Fix Direct]

Not sure if I’ve mentioned it or not, I have two videos in my albums that may help you.
Good luck.
Look at titles, they’re listed back to front. 🤷🏻‍♂️😊

Where do I find your albums?
(Admin edit: Mitre External Corners - Video Album Discussion - where the hell are those videos? :D - https://www.tilersforums.com/threads/mitre-external-corners-video-album-discussion-where-the-hell-are-those-videos-d.90029/ - Moved album discussion to a thread of its own, the thread contains a link to @3_fall's album - for those who find this thread in the future )

 

[cornsack]

Thanks for the replies.

As mentioned in my original post, I'm confident making cuts. Just looking for advice on what to fill the corners with

 

[Old Mod]

Where are the mitres being placed?

 

[Dan]

Thanks for the replies.

As mentioned in my original post, I'm confident making cuts. Just looking for advice on what to fill the corners with

Spot on.

Let's bring this thread back to help the OP peeps.

My bad there too, we've robbed his thread.
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I've peeled away discussion on albums: Mitre External Corners - Video Album Discussion - where the hell are those videos? :D - https://www.tilersforums.com/threads/mitre-external-corners-video-album-discussion-where-the-hell-are-those-videos-d.90029/

Apologies for robbing your thread there @cornsack lol

 

[acaciaguy]

Any thoughts on externals of ceramic metros appreciated

 

[J Sid]

Any thoughts on externals of ceramic metros appreciated

Mitre and grout,

 

[acaciaguy]

Brill. Thank you. How thick do you get the edge so not brittle or sharp

 

[J Sid]

1mm to 2mm