Hi,

Does anyone have a tiler in the family? Am interested to know whether it's easy/possible for a tiler to cut a corner out of each of a set of four large tiles, so that a contrasting tile can be put in the middle.

So, a set of four tiles, two top, two bottom - cut out the 'inside' corners of each of the four and insert a 4x4 inch tile in the middle.

Do you know what I mean, or am I talking gibberish, LOL? :D Any help appreciated.

M.

I'm sure they could cant be any different to need to cut tiles to fit round a plug socket/oven switch etc...  cutting is cutting I'm sure - I think it would be a case of can they be bothered more than are they able...

Maxine

Female logic you see Maxine, that's what I said - but hubbie disagreed. It's not as if I want him to do hundreds, just a few to liven up a white wall.

M.

i ll ask my son later he done a course in tileing

mind you I'm thinking of new tiling - not a wall that is already tiled and cutting some out - which is it you're hoping for?.....

Maxine

New tiling, Maxine.

Thanks for your help, folks.

M.

You can get tiles already done like this and then you don't get the sharp, ragged cut edges.

Aah, but not to match the tiles I already have, and which were much cheaper than buying the ones with cut-outs (which seem ridiculously expensive).

M.

best will in the world the quality of the cut will be bad as they will not be finished off - it will drive you made as you will keep seeing the dodgy edges - plus it will be difficult to get them all identical - would have thought you are better off buying ready cut ones

Wouldn't the grout 'tidy' the edges?

You only have to cut a straight corner off the larger tiles and the inset smaller tile goes in on the diagonal.

Aha, now there's an idea!

M.

or of course you have the option of laying the larger tiles on the diagonal and the smaller tile square ;)

The edges of the cut tiles would need to be filed down to give a better finish - would take a very long time if you wanted a lot done :)

Daisy

If you use a correct cutter, floor tiles really need a wet tile saw with a diamond blade, then you will not know the difference between factory cut and your own, unless they were bevelled of course. 

Looking at my conservatory floor tiles, which have both manufacturers corners and cut corners depending on whether they are part of the border pattern or the pieces cut to fit the room, if they are well enough cut and well enough grouted in they could look pretty similar but I know from when it was fitted that you need to allow for a fair old amount of breakages in the cutting process so it might not actually save you much.

Cutting a right angled corner is quite tricky if you are not very experienced at tiling. The idea of cutting diagonally across the corners would work well as it is just one straight cut. As long as you do a clean cut the edges should be ok but can be very sharp if not covered by grout. Why not buy a few cheap tiles and have a go before you spend out on more expensive ones. As long as you measure accurately and cut cleanly it should work out. :)

Won't be playing myself at all, will be down to a someone who does it for a business - and sounds as if diagonal insertion is a sensible option.

Thanks all!

M.

Just been looking at my kitchen floor :D We have a very nice pattern with large tiles with a contrasting smaller tile set at the junction of four tiles (difficult to describe). Looks good and no cutting required :D :D Any professional (or good amateur) tiler should have no problem doing this :D

Daisy