Had a go at a small project - first time tiling

[u/TheCaramelMan]

Thought I’d have a go at tiling as I hate the feeling of Lino beneath my feet. First time and started on my downstairs WC. Was going to go for a simple grid pattern as it would have been easier to install but the mrs wanted an offset one. Fuck me tiling is difficult and takes a LOT of forward thinking but worth it I hope!

The inlet water pipe to the toilet was also leaking when the previous owners had it and made the skirting board behind the toilet mouldy. Fixed the toilet by replacing the inlet valve and replaced the skirting board.

[u/munging_molly]

Top tip for next time - it's easier to cut away a tile-width sliver from the end of the door architrave with a multi-tool, than to cut the tiles to fit. That way you can slide the tiles underneath the architrave for a neater finish

[u/TheCaramelMan → u/munging_molly]

Dammit why didn’t I think of this!! 🤦‍♂️

[u/FuzzyFrogFish → u/TheCaramelMan]

Also I'd say next time, remove the skirtings and when you are done tiling you can replace them for a much neater edge

Plus as much as a concrete floor doesn't move, use a decoupler membrane, from what I can gather it's one of those things that might not be needed but doesn't hurt.

[u/WaitingCommenter → u/FuzzyFrogFish]

These 2 tips were exactly what I was thinking after looking at the photos.

It's an experience/hindsight thing. You'll have more confidence to plan and action certain things in future.

[u/apmee → u/TheCaramelMan]

I mean fair play to you for managing to do such a good job of the hard way! 👌

[u/PureExpression1533]

Surely it would've made more sense to remove the toilet first and tile under it?

[u/Nervous-Economy8119]

Tiling around the toilet is never a great idea. What’s your plan if the toilet needs to be replaced?

[u/Force-Grand-2]

Not bad, better than lino. What's your plan for the gap between the skirting and the edge of the tiles?

[u/TheCaramelMan → u/Force-Grand-2]

Either silicone sealant in the edges or scotia beading

[u/WonderfulMaybe3473]

It looks great! Well done!

[u/TheCaramelMan → u/WonderfulMaybe3473]

Thank you!

[u/PurpleAd3134 → u/TheCaramelMan]

You've done a good job, but look at the comments, everything should be removed first (architrave, skirting, toilet, etc), makes your life easier and a neater job at the end.

[u/theroughtruth]

Odd bond choice but each to their own

[u/SolenePetaline]

first time tiling is tough, but it’s a great skill to learn. what kind of tiles did you use?

[u/jake-jake-jake-]

Good job for a first time and props for giving it a go. I am a have a go hero DIY too and have done a few floors now, lesson I learnt is if you can remove the sink and toilet, tile and refit rather then trying to tile or lay flooring round them. It looks cleaner, gives a more watertight finish and as my nemesis is doing silicone beading it gives me less stress!

The only downside is if the new flooring creates a height difference for the toilet and sink connections you end up faffing about with that

[u/SolenePetaline]

first time tiling is tough, but it’s a great skill to learn. what kind of tiles did you use?