1 Measure and mark
U se a card template to find the angle or curve and then transfer this to the tile using a water-soluble felt pen to indicate the area to be removed.
2 Score and cut
Score the line freehand - or, if you can, find a cup or plate edge that matches the curve so you can score around this. Then using the pincers - and wearing protective goggles - carefully nibble away at the 'waste' area.
3 Hang the tile
Where limited access makes spreading adhesive directly onto the wall difficult, especially at the edges against pipes and basins, 'butter' the back of the tile with the adhesive and a notched spreader and press it - never slide it - into position.
Safety Tips
- Don't forget that you should always wear goggles when cutting or nipping tiles, as fragments can fly off in all directions.
- In small enclosed areas like bathrooms, it is very important to have good ventilation when using tile adhesive and grout. If this is not possible, use an appropriate respiratory mask.
- Disconnect power at the mains before tiling round electric sockets.
- If you are tiling up to high ceilings, follow our safety advice on working on ladders.
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