They are only mitres?! eh?!?!

[dynamictiling]

Boxing in, cutting trim straight is harder than mitring it....?

Surely to ruffle a couple of feathers>!? BUT all is fair in love and war.

tilers forum... more like loose woman...

Anybody says anything bad I am starting a new criticism post and telling my mum.... haha

bash away!

Second last picture was that time I met Dominic littlewood, unfortunately I had a dentists appointment that day and had to dash with a bag full of cash.



Last picture is for Antonio. Another picture of my wages bro ha-ha


This post is strictly fun, after seeing the tiling disasters post, we need a bit of little humour in here.... maybe minus slagging? anyhow criticism part 2 underway lol


best trade award goes to???...

 

[dave l and l]

the latter is with the trim face on the inside .

 

[dynamictiling]

Dave I and I. That is some real nice work work mate :-D

As alot of yous have said putting the trim 'the other way' looks really nice aswell, personally it isn't something I have thought of doing myself but admittingly it does look killer! I always love how everybody, regardless of experience looks at jobs differently, has a different vision, a different approach, a different outcome, a different way of setting out. Seeing some of these examples really does prove there is more than one way to set out any tiling work.


Your way may be the best, it may be the worst, however we all get there in end. I am impressed with the amount of love and attention that alot of you guys put in. From my point of view i love nothing more than transforming a customers house into a showroom quality bathroom/kitchen/ dining room/ floor etc but as has been said your way might be best, might be the worst but at least you have put your own personal stamp on the job.

 

[dynamictiling]

Marble best, no trims needed! View attachment 83342

Outstanding. Outstanding!

Credit, where credit is due...

 

[Mike ramsdale]

 

[Mike ramsdale]

 

[Mike ramsdale]

Couldn't trim the circular window haha

 

[White Room]

Introduce yourself Mike and let us know about you The Welcome Forum - http://www.tilersforums.com/forums/the-welcome-forum.35/

 

[Mike ramsdale]

Sorry for the multiple posts, new to this lol, couldn't even fathom how to comment on each pic so ended up just with loads of random pics. Feel free to delete if it bugs you haha. Will introduce myself now. Cheers

 

[White Room]

You also do an album here Mike.

 

[One Day]

Two of mine - close up. Butech brass trims. (please excuse the chips)

 

[White Room]

Need a new blade mate

 

[dave l and l]

i found the butech trims a real pain. brassed chrome is really hard to cut. ended up going through a few hacksaw blades and cutting them with grinder. they are very shiny . also they are pretty expensive

 

[One Day]

i found the butech trims a real pain. brassed chrome is really hard to cut. ended up going through a few hacksaw blades and cutting them with grinder. they are very shiny . also they are pretty expensive

I find them ok. Prefer to use a decent hacksaw with my quansol box over a grinder.
One slip and they're goosed though!

 

[magga]

Best saw for cutting metal trim, in my opinion, is this: Proxxon KGS 80 Chop Saw - http://www.axminster.co.uk/proxxon-kgs-80-chop-saw-702066

Yes, it's expensive, but it more than pays for itself in time saved, and you can cut the smallest amounts off the trim if it's slightly too long.

 

[Old Mod]

Yeah @Sir Ramic has one of these,
he also highly recommends it.

 

[MW Smith Ceramics]

U do know u can use the trim this way also and I think it's a more subtle look.

View attachment 83308

Some really nice work there Kyle, looks the business mate

 

[John Benton]

I use my Makita chopsaw for the all metal trims and just have a metal blade swapped into it. Perfect cuts every time. Nice work Kyle

 

[MW Smith Ceramics]

I use my Makita chopsaw for the all metal trims and just have a metal blade swapped into it. Perfect cuts every time. Nice work Kyle

That sounds like a good shout John,

I'm working for another tiling contractor and its genesis metal trim everywhere with niches, lots of Windows, boxing and sills ( all very time consuming with my hacksaw and mitre box.......are you using s carpenters chopsaw with a metal blade then or is it like a mini version not so bulky and better for cutting trim?

 

[John Benton]

I use this saw, but then again I do a lot of woodwork as well, but just change the blade to a metal one when needed

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Makita-MLS100-240-255-Electric/dp/B0013UY7N2

Hate using a hacksaw and mitre box when there's a tool that does the job in seconds and perfect cuts, good as well for taking 1/10th of a mm off as well if you work to fine tolerances (I'm sure you do )

 

[MW Smith Ceramics]

Nice one John, thanks for the link, I wonder if many fixers are using a chopsaw or still battling with a hacksaw and mitre box like me.....

 

[Old Mod]

I use this saw, but then again I do a lot of woodwork as well, but just change the blade to a metal one when needed

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Makita-MLS100-240-255-Electric/dp/B0013UY7N2

Hate using a hacksaw and mitre box when there's a tool that does the job in seconds and perfect cuts, good as well for taking 1/10th of a mm off as well if you work to fine tolerances (I'm sure you do )

That's not a bad price at all John.
I've been toying with the idea, mainly cos I can't find a 305mm blade for my Dewalt chop saw! Haha

 

[John Benton]

Nice one John, thanks for the link, I wonder if many fixers are using a chopsaw or still battling with a hacksaw and mitre box like me.....

Not sure but I'm all for making life easy, I'm a proper lazy sod haha

 

[MW Smith Ceramics]

I use this saw, but then again I do a lot of woodwork as well, but just change the blade to a metal one when needed

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Makita-MLS100-240-255-Electric/dp/B0013UY7N2

Hate using a hacksaw and mitre box when there's a tool that does the job in seconds and perfect cuts, good as well for taking 1/10th of a mm off as well if you work to fine tolerances (I'm sure you do )

 

[White Room]

Hacksaw and mitre box also....

 

[MW Smith Ceramics]

Yeah I agree and with all the metal trim I'm using right now my it sounds like a future purchase of one of these is on the cards......thanks again muck

 

[John Benton]

That's not a bad price at all John.
I've been toying with the idea, mainly cos I can't find a 305mm blade for my Dewalt chop saw! Haha

I think I paid about that for mine but got it from local supplier, They're a bit bulkier than a hacksaw and mitre box (slightly) but when there's a tool that is quicker and more accurate, I'm game for that

 

[MW Smith Ceramics]

Not sure but I'm all for making life easy, I'm a proper lazy sod haha

I'm getting that way too!

 

[John Benton]

Yeah I agree and with all the metal trim I'm using right now my it sounds like a future purchase of one of these is on the cards......thanks again muck

I've just done a couple of bathrooms with the Butech trims and they are heavy, I'm guessing they are difficult to start the cut with hacksaw as well as it is a chrome finish over brass

 

[MW Smith Ceramics]

im not the only one then white beam

 

[MW Smith Ceramics]

I've just done a couple of bathrooms with the Butech trims and they are heavy, I'm guessing they are difficult to start the cut with hacksaw as well as it is a chrome finish over brass

Yes definately mate the chrome trims are even worse, I think you,ve made my mind up now