Hello everyone,
I am currently renovating my toilet.
The old close-coupled toilet with a vertical outlet will be replaced by a Duravit DuraStyle Basic Rimless model.
The wall tiles will be painted white with a two-component (2K) paint, and the floor will get new tiles:
The tiles are already purchased (30x60cm (12x24 inches)).
I also have tile adhesive and primer.
I have basic DIY skills.
Now, as a beginner tiler, I’m wondering how to start.
I plan to lay the tiles starting from the door towards the window. In this orientation, I would lay the tiles from right to left. After laying the first row, I’d wait for it to set before continuing further back – I have the time and a backup toilet for that.
My biggest question is: where should I compensate for angle deviations against the wall? Or rather, where should I cut the tiles?
And what tool should I use to cut about a 5° angle off the tile?
I have a manual tile cutter and a multitool with a diamond blade (for door openings etc.).
I’m afraid I might need a wet tile saw, as the manual cutter only works if there’s enough tile left to snap cleanly.
The subfloor is slightly uneven, as you can see a bit in the pictures. I’m considering leveling the entire floor with about 3mm (0.1 inch) of leveling compound.
Does this make sense, or can I compensate for the unevenness with the tile adhesive?
Maybe someone here could kindly share one or two tips.
Thanks in advance!
I am currently renovating my toilet.
The old close-coupled toilet with a vertical outlet will be replaced by a Duravit DuraStyle Basic Rimless model.
The wall tiles will be painted white with a two-component (2K) paint, and the floor will get new tiles:
The tiles are already purchased (30x60cm (12x24 inches)).
I also have tile adhesive and primer.
I have basic DIY skills.
Now, as a beginner tiler, I’m wondering how to start.
I plan to lay the tiles starting from the door towards the window. In this orientation, I would lay the tiles from right to left. After laying the first row, I’d wait for it to set before continuing further back – I have the time and a backup toilet for that.
My biggest question is: where should I compensate for angle deviations against the wall? Or rather, where should I cut the tiles?
And what tool should I use to cut about a 5° angle off the tile?
I have a manual tile cutter and a multitool with a diamond blade (for door openings etc.).
I’m afraid I might need a wet tile saw, as the manual cutter only works if there’s enough tile left to snap cleanly.
The subfloor is slightly uneven, as you can see a bit in the pictures. I’m considering leveling the entire floor with about 3mm (0.1 inch) of leveling compound.
Does this make sense, or can I compensate for the unevenness with the tile adhesive?
Maybe someone here could kindly share one or two tips.
Thanks in advance!
Yes, the door(s) are not very appealing right now, but they will gradually all be painted white...
At the moment, I am still considering how to make the two 10mm (0.4 inch) holes for the toilet in these porcelain tiles. I have read a lot about this; the lifespan of diamond drill bits (from well-known brands to no-name ones, priced up to €25) ranges between 1 and 6 tiles. I have also read that you can estimate about €6.50 per drill hole. The negative reviews on Amazon do cause some uncertainty when I choose drill bits...
At the moment, I am still considering how to make the two 10mm (0.4 inch) holes for the toilet in these porcelain tiles. I have read a lot about this; the lifespan of diamond drill bits (from well-known brands to no-name ones, priced up to €25) ranges between 1 and 6 tiles. I have also read that you can estimate about €6.50 per drill hole. The negative reviews on Amazon do cause some uncertainty when I choose drill bits...
Gerd S. schrieb:
Yes, the door(s) are not really appealing, but they will all gradually be painted white...
At the moment, I’m still considering how to drill the two 10mm (0.4 inch) holes for the toilet in these porcelain tiles.
I’ve read a lot, and the lifespan of diamond drill bits (well-known brands and no-name ones costing up to 25€) ranges between 1 and 6 tiles.
I also read that you can estimate about 6.50€ per drill hole. The negative reviews on Amazon make me hesitant when choosing drill bits... We had great success with the LUX paraffin drill bits. Expensive, but worth the money (I hope it’s okay to mention the brand here).
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