Closing cuts

[Ian]

I've always been of the opinion that closing cuts are a big no no, until recently I decided to put them into jobs to help with the layout and I'm now wondering why I've been against them for so long! This is my current job, it eliminates that extra grout line to the side of the door and I don't think it's even noticeable.

 

[Dougs Third Go]

Done in the right circumstances I think they're fine Bri, I did one once above a doorway and the tiles were a sandstone effect so I cut a closer then also ran in some dummy diagonal cuts using wet cutter to make it look like a keystone. Customer loved it 🙂

 

[Ian]

Totally agree Doug, both times I've done it recently have been with 90x31cm tiles. Sometimes what seems wrong is actually the best solution aesthetically.

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

Closures have always been an acceptable part of tiling Itiling I

 

[Dan]

I've always been of the opinion that closing cuts are a big no no, until recently I decided to put them into jobs to help with the layout and I'm now wondering why I've been against them for so long! This is my current job, it eliminates that extra grout line to the side of the door and I don't think it's even noticeable.

Love the curved cut! Makes me feel like I'm in a spaceship 😀 Not sure why. haha

 

[Millington Deco]

Novice tiler here wants to know what is a closing cut?

 

[Ian]

Novice tiler here wants to know what is a closing cut?

Shortening a tile for one reason or another. In this case, to fit above the door. The tile is a 90cm tile reduced to 70cm to lose a vertical grout line.

 

[Millington Deco]

Thanks Bri, thats what I thought it was, only possible with natural stone? Also what method did you use to cut that curve if you dont mind me asking?

 

[Sean Kelly]

Thats Brilliant Bri, never thought of doing that. Does the door make a 'shhhh' noise when it opens/closes!!

 

[Time's Ran Out]

The photo doesn't actually show the effect of the closure as the original size tile is not shown!
However it is acceptable to use cut down sizes which enhance the look and not just pieces because it's easier.

 

[Ian]

The photo doesn't actually show the effect of the closure as the original size tile is not shown!
However it is acceptable to use cut down sizes which enhance the look and not just pieces because it's easier.

You're right John, it's not the best example! There were only 4 whole tiles in the room so it's even less noticeable.

 

[Ian]

Thanks Bri, thats what I thought it was, only possible with natural stone? Also what method did you use to cut that curve if you dont mind me asking?

In this case, just a handful of measurements and then a final scribe. More often than not, I template cuts like this out of card or thick lining paper, much easier and quicker.

 

[Time's Ran Out]

Thanks Bri, thats what I thought it was, only possible with natural stone? Also what method did you use to cut that curve if you dont mind me asking?

Its a method called - experience and practice!:smilewinkgrin:

 

[John Benton]

Done it a few times before myself and to me it's what pleases the eye. To me the less grout lines the better and if you can eliminate them without it looking obvious then that is the route to go. I did one a while ago to eliminate 30mm cut either side of a window on 60cm tiles and the customer never even noticed.

 

[afright]

Always know that cut as a gusset cut,stems back from my old firm

 

[Andy Allen]

Bloody cowboy. .:lol:

 

[Ian]

Bloody cowboy. .:lol:

I aim to please, yeee haaaw! [emoji23]

 

[Dan]

In this case, just a handful of measurements and then a final scribe. More often than not, I template cuts like this out of card or thick lining paper, much easier and quicker.

Did you nibble it or use a machine?

 

[Ian]

Did you nibble it or use a machine?

Nibble the cut to within a couple of mm, then use a grinder for the final scribe, I find that gives the cleanest finish.

 

[Stef]

Shortening a tile for one reason or another. In this case, to fit above the door. The tile is a 90cm tile reduced to 70cm to lose a vertical grout line.

Was looking for a photo of one I did last year, exact same circumstance, are these Porcelanosa Bri?
I cut it in the Sigma & polished up the edge with a machine & you couldn't notice.
Still don't think customers noticed.
Here's one on the job I'm on just now, done by a local firm,
How not to do it.

 

[Ian]

Yes porcelanosa Stef, I forgot to take a finished pic today! What a dummy. Did get a couple pre-grout though

 

[Stef]

There's a lot of nice 3D tiles appearing, like those ones, top job.
Done these end of last year.



& these are on job I'm doing just now,


It's good fitting Porcelanosa tiles. [emoji106]

 

[Millington Deco]

When doing a closing cut is there a technique for getting a slight bevel to the edge?

 

[John Benton]

Just got a full bathroom confirmed with Porcelanosa tiles, one feature wall with the 3d wave effect, looking forward to it

 

[Stef]

When doing a closing cut is there a technique for getting a slight bevel to the edge?

You will never get a true factory edge on a cut tile but you can get it close, the tile I refer to is ceramic & I got it almost perfect.

 

[John Benton]

You will never get a true factory edge on a cut tile but you can get it close, the tile I refer to is ceramic & I got it almost perfect.

Not good enough Stef, it has to be perfect :sofahide:

 

[Ian]

This job was for a friend, he's just sent me a pic of the shower niche lit up, looks quite tasty

 

[Stef]

That's well nice Bri, brings the effect right out, normally hate downlighters as even the tiniest of lips can show.

 

[Stef]

Not good enough Stef, it has to be perfect :sofahide:

I know John, my standards are slipping..

 

[area tiling]

This is something I've personally always done , when the circumstances are correct ! Do you always finish around your bathroom doors with trims instead of architrave ? Tidy cutting round the ceiling their

 

[Ian]

This is something I've personally always done , when the circumstances are correct ! Do you always finish around your bathroom doors with trims instead of architrave ? Tidy cutting round the ceiling their

Trim was home owners choice, I personally don't like it as much as architrave.