Chimney Breast Split face mitring

[paul3944]

Hi, looked at a couple split face jobs recently where the customers want them to wrap around the chimney breast.

I would usually fit a solid strip (wood or trim) to the edges to avoid mitring. This didnt go down to well and i havent heard from them since....

Just curious to everyone elses approach with these.

Thanks
Paul

 

[Qwerty]

Yes, mitre at the corner and join up with offcut on next adjoining face. If that offcut is too small then replace with a longer piece of identical/ similar look & appearance. I often measure, cut and lay it all out on the floor first (space permitting of course!

 

[paul3944]

Thanks for the quick reply. Whats your preference to fix, resin or sheeted? Thats if youve got the option of course

 

[Qwerty]

Personally I don't really have a preference but sheet fixed is easier

 

[Time's Ran Out]

Always mitre!

 

[paul3944]

Top Job there John. Would you recommend some type of matching resin/caulk for the slight imperfections in the mitre joints?

 

[Time's Ran Out]

I just use the slurry from the wet machine tray - colour is the same.

 

[peteablard]

I just use the slurry from the wet machine tray - colour is the same.

Top tip there TJ