Setting Out Bathroom setting out

[WetSaw]

Are all of them the same size....

 

[Paul Lewis]

Surely there can't be that much variation in size or it would be impossible to to get straight grout lines?

Also I don't have to measure every tile do I?

 

[WetSaw]

There can be a considerable difference in tile size. +/- 2mm is not unusual so if you have one that's 2mm bigger and one 2mm smaller, well you get the idea!
Open random boxes and check a few, you should do it anyway especially if you're trying to preplan to the mm.

 

[Paul Lewis]

I'll have a look when im home later. It's turning into a bit of a mare haha.

So what are the general rules for setting out?

 

[WetSaw]

General rules about setting out? Don't let an engineer do it!!

You normally aim for whatever is aesthetically pleasing, be it centering a window or wall to allow even cuts. There's usually going to be a compromise somewhere though so generally you try to put that where it's less visible, behind the door for example.

 

[Paul Lewis]

Oh dear I'm an engineer haha. Is it that obvious.

I was trying to centre round the window as best I can without leaving small cuts but I think I'm going to have to compromise somewhat.

 

[Andy Allen]

Are you over boarding the old plaster

 

[Paul Lewis]

No I was told it will be fine providing its been primed

 

[WetSaw]

What's going on here with the shower walls?

 

[Paul Lewis]

It's had a tanking membrane painted onto it. It will be tilled in the same tiles as the rest of the room