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  1. 30th Mar 2011, 07:02 PM #1
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    Question Opinions Please!

    Hi everyone.
    Could I seek your opinions on my tiling layout.
    This job is the splashback behind my stove. The tiles are black 100 x 300.
    The depth of the splashback (sides) is 59 - 60cm. The back is 135cm.
    I had planned to lay the tiles in brickbond but am worried the sides will look odd as it's not quite 2 tiles deep so they will need to be cut.
    I've tried sitting the tiles in various arrangements but can't make up my mind. I know there will be technical reasons for laying one or other way and seeing this is my first attempt at tiling I thought it best to seek advice first.
    Below are photos to explain what I'm talking about. The house is 100 years old and we're trying to stay in keeping with the era, hence the repro stove. Opposite it is the original Rayburn which will get the same tile treatment.
    Hope you can advise.
    Thanks
    Susan
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    The overall idea is a replica chimney

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    Laying tile standing on end... might be to modern looking or simply weird??

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    Brickbond... would have to trim ends off both tiles to keep the join central I guess??

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    Building block style... doesn't look too bad or is it too modern?

    All advice and comments would be greatly appreciated!
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  2. 30th Mar 2011, 08:24 PM #2
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    Option 1: The best, based on the tile size and the proportions of the space

    Option 2: you'll have to cut the "double wide" layers so the join is centred, then add your single layer, plus a short on each end .... tough job but will look nice

    Option 3: same as above but with all layers, i.e. make all tiles smaller to achieved the centred look.

    Grout colour can help to disguise a lot of issues.

    Option 4 achieves a modern interpretation on the brick-pattern look and might work best in this application.
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  3. 31st Mar 2011, 07:33 AM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by seriph1 View Post
    Option 1: The best, based on the tile size and the proportions of the space

    Option 2: you'll have to cut the "double wide" layers so the join is centred, then add your single layer, plus a short on each end .... tough job but will look nice

    Option 3: same as above but with all layers, i.e. make all tiles smaller to achieved the centred look.

    Grout colour can help to disguise a lot of issues.

    Option 4 achieves a modern interpretation on the brick-pattern look and might work best in this application.
    Holy moly... How did you do that photo.... That's awesome.
    I never even thought of laying the tile that way... Looks different.
    Thanks so much for your comments and the effort you've gone to!
    I bought a sigma tile cutter to do the job properly and I'm willing to take whatever time is required to complete it.
    Thanks again
    Susan.
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    tile cutter may not give the result as it can tend to cause chips, which is the last thing you want for a crisp clean look. Thanks for the comments .... graphic designer in a past life so sit on photoshop a lot
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    Hi Steve,
    A year later and I finally post photos! I threw caution to the wind and laid them brick bond. Hubby got the job of cutting all the tiles and he did a wonderful job. I laid them and then hubby grouted. He actually volunteered, said something about how I make a mess with mashed potato!
    We're pretty impressed with the end result. It was worth all the effort.
    Thanks again for your input and help.
    Cheers
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  6. 3rd Apr 2012, 06:09 AM #6
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    Susan, can you re post your pics using "Go Advanced", they are invalid at the moment.
    Posted by John2b, And no, BEVs are not going to save the planet, which doesn't need saving anyway.
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  7. 28th Apr 2012, 05:07 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bedford View Post
    Susan, can you re post your pics using "Go Advanced", they are invalid at the moment.
    I'd love to but I don't actually know what that is! If you advise me I'll give it a go.
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  8. 28th Apr 2012, 05:35 PM #8
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    Click Quick reply then "Go Advanced" then the Insert Image button which is under the smilies in the toolbar.



    Posted by John2b, And no, BEVs are not going to save the planet, which doesn't need saving anyway.
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  10. 2nd May 2012, 09:29 PM #10
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    They're fine now.
    Posted by John2b, And no, BEVs are not going to save the planet, which doesn't need saving anyway.
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