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Cutting Tiles for WallsHowever, never tile over a wallpapered surface or any other surface that could separate from the base wall. Also make sure that any loose or flaking paint on the wall is completely removed, particularly water-based paints. Do not use a paint stripper for removing wall paint as it might leave unwanted traces. Use mechanical methods for roughening up the wall surface instead and then clean and dry thoroughly. It is important to keep in mind that the surface beneath can affect the finished job. Tiling Walls When tiling the walls of a home, it is important to note that most walls are not perfectly vertical, so use a plumb bob to make a vertical line as a guide to ensure that your tiling is done at right angles to the base. It is also a good idea to arrange your layout in such a way that you won't be filling in several centimeters of tile at the top when starting against the wall using a full tile at the base.
For tiling around windows, try to keep the cuts to the back and the returned tiles in line with the rest of the wall tiles. An excellent method of hiding these external corners is to use tiling trim moldings, which are made of metal or PVC and available in a wide variety of colors. Despite most people having the least confidence about it, tiling around windows is actually one of the easiest things to do. Straight cuts are generally made by first marking a cut line on the tile with a thin felt pen and then scoring that line with the wheel of the scriber or breaker. The jaws of the cutter are then used to simply break the tile along the scored cut line. Complex Tile Cuts Tile nippers are used when only small bits of tile need to be removed. The tile is first scored as usual then the nipper is used to nibble portions of tile away. When using a tile nipper to take off portions of tile, remember to use small bites only. It is also advisable to smoothen the jagged, cut edges with a carborundum file or stone. To cut a hole in the center of a tile, various methods can be used. Beaumont tiles have been proven to be the best type used by most handymen, and the hole is drilled with a masonry bit of a carborundum rod saw blade, which is afterwards used like a fret saw. Other methods involve using an angle grinder with a diamond or carborundum wheel.
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