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Post by DIYDafty on Mar 9, 2021 17:44:59 GMT
Not cheap are they? Mine cost half the price of the bath and its curved so can't get it elsewhere.
Anyway, how to cut them? I've got a hacksaw but can imagine the whole panel wobbling around as I make my wavy cuts (1 at each end).
Bath is in a recess with 3 walls and because the profile of the panel is also a bit curved was thinking I need to put the bath in first, then tile up and also finish tiling the walls so that the panel can butt into the tiles.
I've tiled my floor now so at least I know exactly how high the bath needs to be to fit the panel.
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Post by DIYDafty on Mar 9, 2021 18:42:53 GMT
Just found this bloke - he uses an angle grinder. I'd be worried my lines would be even more wavy with that in?
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Post by tomplum on Mar 9, 2021 19:37:48 GMT
I've always hated curved baths for that very reason, 'orrible jobs,,  |
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Post by jcplumb on Mar 9, 2021 23:38:17 GMT
I use my multitool, as long as there's a straight line pencilled on and you take your time you can't go far wrong.
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Post by joinerjohn on Mar 10, 2021 15:37:30 GMT
Personally, I’d get the tiling done first, then cut the panel afterwards. Been to many jobs where the bath panels ( curved and straight) won’t come out without damage because they’ve been tiled in.
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Post by DIYDafty on Mar 10, 2021 16:50:34 GMT
Personally, I’d get the tiling done first, then cut the panel afterwards. Been to many jobs where the bath panels ( curved and straight) won’t come out without damage because they’ve been tiled in. That's a good point BUT from a plumbing point of view, the bath goes in first then you tile up from it (or finish the bottom row of tiles above it). So I'm starting to think the order should be : 1/ Tile above the bath missing bottom row 2/ Bath in 3/ Tile the rest above the bath and below the lip if you're tiling the rest of that wall 4/ Panel in That sound right ? |
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Post by tomplum on Mar 10, 2021 17:34:01 GMT
Ive never liked tiling so my approoach was, Bath in, shower tray in, then let the tiler do his work then I come back and put all the rest in, Bath panel last, because I'd chuck all the shit under the bath,,  , ( only joking but some do ) |
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Post by DIYDafty on Mar 10, 2021 17:59:06 GMT
Ive never liked tiling so my approoach was, Bath in, shower tray in, then let the tiler do his work then I come back and put all the rest in, Bath panel last, because I'd chuck all the shit under the bath,, , ( only joking but some do ) So I think I'm doing the same except tiling above the bath first and I don't like tiling either and I can't imagine how much "fun" it would be to have to do it all with a bath underneath. |
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Post by pb on Mar 10, 2021 18:02:06 GMT
Ive never liked tiling so my approoach was, Bath in, shower tray in, then let the tiler do his work then I come back and put all the rest in, Bath panel last, because I'd chuck all the shit under the bath,, , ( only joking but some do ) I have found many adjustable spanner or tap spanner under the bath.............lost many too !!  |
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Post by rocketmanbkk on Mar 10, 2021 18:46:24 GMT
I’d put bath in first as if the tiles are a bit off it might look shit
It’s a risk tiling first IMO
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Post by joinerjohn on Mar 11, 2021 16:54:21 GMT
Rocky, I meant the tiling where the bath panel is going. Above bath tiling is always done after the bath is in. 😉😉
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Post by DIYDafty on Mar 11, 2021 18:16:29 GMT
Rocky, I meant the tiling where the bath panel is going. Above bath tiling is always done after the bath is in. 😉😉 Hopefully I've not made a mistake tiling above the bath first _except the bottom row_ . ? |
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Post by rocketmanbkk on Mar 11, 2021 19:05:44 GMT
Rocky, I meant the tiling where the bath panel is going. Above bath tiling is always done after the bath is in. 😉😉 Hopefully I've not made a mistake tiling above the bath first _except the bottom row_ . ? If you’ve done it then I hope it’s spot on. I personally have never known tiling above a bath before the bath goes in. |
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Post by DIYDafty on Mar 11, 2021 21:37:15 GMT
Hopefully I've not made a mistake tiling above the bath first _except the bottom row_ . ? If you’ve done it then I hope it’s spot on. I personally have never known tiling above a bath before the bath goes in. But surely if its slightly out from level (and it isn't as far as I know), it doesn't matter because you cut each tile to fit the gap between bath and next row up? And you've got a couple of mm to play with under the silicone seal. |
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Post by cluelesskarl on Mar 11, 2021 21:43:12 GMT
Joinerjohn and Rocket are right Dafty. As Rocket says, I hope it's spot on. You could be in for a lot of cutting/filing/cursing.
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, ( only joking but some do )
