Floor tiles dilema

modelreject

Hi,

We had a new back door fitted two weeks ago and just getting round to the retiling as the door was moved further out.

Here is an image of how it looks and I need some pointers to doing a good but moneysaving job.

https://skitch.com/clintonbeattie/gw94m/preview

I will be able to add full size tiles which will take me about two inches from the door. I would like to cut tiles to fill right up to the door so need a tile cutter. I also need to cut right angles for two tiles to the outer sides of the door. This is a problem because I either need to find someone with a wet tile cutter or hire one (which would be expensive). Ideally it would be good to get someone to cut them for me but I m not aware of anywhere that does this. Thought B&Q might but no luck.

Regarding the old adhesive, do I need to chisel some of that up to add the new adhesive? Also, how would I get the best colour match of grout and should there be grout between the tile and the door frame or should the tile touch the door frame.

Any help much, much appreciated.

C

keystone

Yes you need a wet cutter (one of the cheapy B&Q £30 specials would do - don't go to the bother / cost of hiring one) which will do all jobs. You need to cut on site. You'll never get it right cutting them remotely.

Yes you do need to remove all the old addy first. Use a bagged adhesive too. Hope the rest are laid better than those that have come up as there is insufficient contact 'twixt tile and addy..

As regards the grout you won't TBH. Either get as close as you can or rake the whole lot all out and start again. The existing isn't particularly well done TBH. Oops - hope you didn't to it.

Cheers

chopps

Looks easy enough, only 3 tiles need to be cut in a straight line off each, so just buy a straight score and snap tile cutter approx.£10.
There's many colours of grout available most colours end up looking dark grey anyway after a few months especially near the door area.

keystone

chopps wrote: »

Looks easy enough, only 3 tiles need to be cut in a straight line off each, so just buy a straight score and snap tile cutter approx.£10.

Won't be easy at all with those sized tiles - they won't fit in it for one thing and they won't cut cleanly with one of those things far too thickfor another.

Cheers

cddc

Keystone is spot on, a £10 score and snap would in no way be man enough for the job. A cheapo wet cutter would though.

Steve_the_fitter

personally Id take off that bit of skirting which has a big cut out of it.
Then cut away the foam and take all the old adhesive up.
Then dry lay the tiles which need to be fitted with the correct spacers in so you can cut the tiles which need it. Make sure the new tiles dry fitted are lower than the fitted tiles as the adhesive will lift them up. If the dry fitted tiles are not sitting properly hack away at the floor until they are right. Then fit the tiles as normal and put the new bit of skirting on
If there is a gap between the newly fitted tiles and the door frame go to b and q and find something will will hide the gap and look like part of the new pvc door frame.

Plasterer

strip of white tiles to marry the skirts.

ormus

i was thinking the same. a strip of wooden threshold.
paint it any color you like.

chopps

keystone wrote: »

Won't be easy at all with those sized tiles - they won't fit in it for one thing and they won't cut cleanly with one of those things far too thickfor another.

Cheers

You'll be fine with the £10 straight cutting machine.
I've just retiled my kitchen using one to cut Wickes 33cm square 10mm thick ceramic tiles, no problems at all.
Your tiles look similar and if they cost about £1 per tile why pay £30+ for a machine you won't be needing again.
You can also buy a low cost tile saw if you've an odd shape to cut.
Works well enough for doing a few tiles.
Important as the other poster advised to dry fit first to get the spacing and levelling correct otherwise will look like a bodge.
Lots of plastic, wood or aluminium strips available to give a good looking finish at the door entrance area.

modelreject

Thanks. I will look into buying a hand saw for the right angle cuts...http://www.diy.com/nav/decor/tiles/tiling-tools-accessories/cutting_tools/-specificproducttype-cutting_tools/B-and-Q-Tile-Saw-Black-L-260mm-x-W-160mm-x-H-30mm-9706816

Will let you know how I get on.

tpt

Dont bother with the tile saw, its got no chance on a floor tile - just a waste of money.

You'll either need some tile nippers or a wet cut saw. hiring one should be £10 for a day - just do this rather than mess about