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I'm tiling a wall and walkin shower which is 2250 high with 600x300 tiles. The tray has a 20mm step up from the top of the floor tiles. There's a couple of windows to get around as well. I'm testing out different tile orientations at the moment. There's a 20mm step up from the top of the floor tiles to the top of the shower tray that I need to go around. I could have a 150mm row at the bottom or 150mm row at the top of I tile the 600mm horizontally, or I could tile the 600mm vertically and stagger the tiles to absorb the 150mm with the part tiles... A few options to think about! Any other thoughts would be very welcome if anyone else has had this dilemma.

Hey, I'd approach it like this... What's in your eye line. So if there is a window or a Niche, Those are 2 things I'd be looking to set the tiles from on first impressions. I'd check top and bottom how that works. "If it works out bad can I raise or lower window seal/niches" (ideally all these things would be on the same line to be symmetric). You've got a 20mm step at the bottom, so you can't ideally have a joint running through that, as that would look silly. Regards small cuts, If there is nothing you can do about it, it is what it is sometimes. I'd probably rather have it on the floor, If it was over 100mm at the bottom of the shower tray that would also be acceptable if other things work out good. Really you've just got to keep doing what you are doing, looking at various ways.. And then once you find a couple of things that justify your set out. Go with that. Hope that helps mate.

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@thebespokebloke thanks for the reply. I'm juggling the options! I think I'm inclined to go with the small cut at the bottom, as on the main wall it will be hidden to some extent by a freestanding bath and toilet. Now the next dilemma in my head... Shall I tile upwards, and therefore have to try and estimate as best I can the height of the small cuts at floor level... Or, start tiling from the ceiling down using some batten/supports for each course... I think I only need to do this on the back of the shower, and once that's done I'll have all the lines I need to accurately tile up from the other walls... Hmmmm🤔

@@dave9105xcxcx It sounds like you're on the right track with setting out mate. have a look at this video regards your approach to how to start. I show how you can measure your lines to work to, When starting from the bottom. th-cam.com/video/m7geX9qmE7w/w-d-xo.htmlsi=OLGYhC-mS5C-1tWg

You can mate for sure, But you'll find it a lot easier with an angle grinder. But a drill will do the job.

What? This is a video of how to cut tiles. But FYI that was an exposed toilet pan. (So you would see the rear)

Hey, There are a lot of factors.. Like are the walls good, is there windows, niches e.t.c as those things are time consuming. But anywhere between 2 and 4 days I'd say depending on them factors with grouting. Hope that helps.

@@thebespokebloke And you don't do the silicone coating, toilet, etc. installation anymore?

@@zolibesze Yep, Just pure tiles for me these days, Separate trades handle that.

Awesome! Thanks for the kind words, Glad you liked it mate!

Hey, That one isn't.. But the other one is in this video. If you need any waterproofing info, There's plenty on my page. Hope that helps! th-cam.com/video/t7jTOpeG91w/w-d-xo.htmlsi=w4uTXcIa5Eok3ULe

Thanks man, There is a little bit about envelope cuts in this Wet Room video. But I can do something a bit more focused if that helps th-cam.com/video/9ox5TUptoLY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=uYvtNV6qWuvMnYqD

Awesome, Glad it was helpful! 🍻

Mainly trust, The Bal Flex One has been out for probably over 5 years now and is absolute bullet proof. Where as Kerakoll products have changed their mix a few times to refine them. Which now the SetaFlex being the go to is a very good product (although different technology). I do use both, But with the Bal's characteristics (being a bit more gritty) I find it a very clean adhesive to use for tiling, and has good body (no sag especially for floors). So long story short, Just personal preference really, they are both great products!

Bihui B Disc mate, They are very decent. www.protilertools.co.uk/product/bihui-b-speedy-diamond-cutting-blade-115mm-bu-dcdm115?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA4L67BhDUARIsADWrl7Hzvm1yfsO0EszgRbTGyLKHSnPXuUmzq9B530ayRebKKmGAwjHkrlMaArG0EALw_wcB

Yes, As long as they are a certain distance away from wet areas mate (Hard wired) Most towel radiators these days have hard wired electric.

@ looked like this was actually in the shower area though?

@@russellscott1151 Ah you're talking about the LED cable? Sorry I thought you meant the rad socket to the right. The LED's or any lights that go in wet areas are usually low voltage or ip rated for water mate.

@ ah ok I presumed ‘any’ electrics including low voltage. Thanks.

Ideally you want to be tiling onto Backerboard there days, But outside of wet areas standard plasterboard is fine mate.

Haha Sorry Matt, But hopefully these videos are a good guide of what you want the final finish to be! Happy new year mate 🍻

Awesome! Yeah, it can be tricky to get things 100% perfect unless you sometimes add over the top again to low patches of the floor. Glad it will help mate!

Sounds a fun one ha! But glad to be of service! Maybe the Bihui ones you can slot on after could be helpful to, if there is some areas to get them in. But best of luck mate 🤞

Thanks man, You to! It's been nice and chill so far well needed 🙏

Hey mate, I haven't used them,, But I know of them.. I'd imagine they are much same maybe just quality being the difference.

Thanks mate, Merry Christmas to you to. Hope you've had some nice time off!

Thanks man!

Thanks man, I am a Usyk fan ironically, haha..Glad you like the content!

Awesome, Glad you liked them mate.. I'm from the south of the UK

No need when you've got an angle grinder mate, Same finish when you're used to it.

Thanks, Glad you liked it! Yeah hard wired electric radiator. It's pretty common in the UK.. They have to be in certain zones and ip rated etc.

That's awesome! Glad it helped out mate, Will look out for the video! Have a great Christmas 🍻

@@NANKEL1 Awesome, Haha thanks man have a great Crimbo! 🍻🍗

Thanks man, Have a great Christmas!

Pretty pretty cool bro 🎉Merry Christmas

@@carlosmanueles7110 Thanks man, Merry Christmas 🍻

@@thebespokebloke Merry Xmas 👍

Yeah normally the tile thickness plus a few mill is plenty mate, As the trim adds a couple of mm as well. I'd normally leave between 10-15mm as I can always pack the internal tiles out if need be. Hope that helps mate!

@@thebespokebloke thanks you for sharing. You did a fantastic job.

Great, Glad you liked it mate!

Awesome, Glad you're liking it mate! Should hopefully get one more video out before Xmas, Then plenty of bits to come in the new year! Have a good Christmas!

@ Merry Christmas too! Hopefully you get some knee pads 😉

Awesome, Glad you like them mate!

Yep I believe it can mate, just un bolt and slide the handle around the same.

@@thebespokebloke thanks mate. Upon more research. For series 4 NEX is the Push model. UP is the pull Their model sizes are frustrating. If I have a 600mm tile, I can’t do diagonal cuts with the 840mm model ART4CU. It’s short by 1cm and need to move up to the 950mm model ART4DN

@@Tigerratcat Yes mate, 900 is a good size for diagonals on 600's, TBH I use my 900 most of the time as it's also nice to have the space when working with a 600 . Yep the 4DN is the better mechanism for sure! Basically the same as the MAX on the 3 series

Tbh the only pain I ever get is in my back is from using a mixer.

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Glad it was useful mate!

I know, I normally squat more these days.. Which is probably worse ha! I just find kneepads incredibly annoying to wear. Luckily it's winter now, and I'll have them in my trousers 🙏

@@Etherglide No worries Dave see you around!

Awesome, Glad you liked it mate!

Thanks man, if you type "jungle hexagon tiles" into google, They'll come up from a few stores mate.

Awesome. Glad you are liking the vids! I know they were made by Saloni..a 90x45 porcelain. These look like them re-branded if it helps tile.co.uk/products/45x90cm-stone-marfil-tile?Tile.co.uk+%7C%7C+P-Max+%7C%7C+All+Products+-+No+Samples&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAvP-6BhDyARIsAJ3uv7bYF6J-1-EbMbcjtKY832JJj9Kkd3Y9q1Mpy3Ztu0moR_rAyjmNSagaAmXAEALw_wcB

Awesome glad to hear mate! and glad the GF didn't make it to painful for you haha! It's always very satisfying to stand back and know you accomplished that, so great job and I'm sure the Sigma helped wonders! You can always email me a pic if you like of course.

Absolutely mate and you'll build up a bit of a collection over time.

It's busy mate for sure!

I'd say big plusses are.. The fact you can put them in after the tile is a big bonus, Sometimes with the GLS if they are not completely straight they can throw your joint. If you're adding to tiling the next day, you only need to leave a tiny hole for the T piece to slot into, to attach to the already set tile. With the fact they are re-usable to, I think just makes them an all round upgrade. I was speaking to the rep the other day and these BIHUI one's are flying off the shelves I think for those reasons. GLS spin is still a very good level clip, I'd say these are just a step up now.

@@thebespokebloke Thanks. I'm doing some initial research before attempting to tile about 100 sq m of various things (herringbone layout porcelain, bathrooms, etc... all need self levelling too). I've done self levelling but never tiling before. I'm tempted to get someone else to do it but just going through some research first :) Out of interest do you take on jobs, if so where are you based? We are in W London. Cheers