I finished installing all the wall tile yesterday only to find out today the customer wants to change the location of the toilet papar holder. The tile is 3/8″ thick, and its set like a rock. I was thinking I might just trace the location of the “tp” holder over the tile (and distance for grout line) and try to cut it out with a rotozip. I have cement board under the tile. Any ideas?
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I would use a little Makita 9.6 cordless saw with a diamond blade. I think its a 3-3/8" D. blade. If i didn't have one of these i'd try a rotozip or a 7" diamond blade in my skil saw.
joe d
TBone, That little Makita saw with a diamond wheel is perfect for that job. Makes a nice cut & you can use the blade to clean up your edge if you're a bit inside of what you want. Makita is pretty proud of their blade, I think about $35 (been awhile, I might be off) but they make a good blade that will last you a long time.
I'd guess you'll have a week's project cutting it out with a Rotozip. And probably nowhere near the straight line you want. Probably less dust with the Makita too. Joe H
You mean to tell me that after only one day that the tile is completely set? Did you use mastic or thinset? Mastic would take a few days to set up, which would mean it would be relatively easy to remove the tiles. But forget that and try using a grinder with a diamond blade and a steady hand. Or, suggest to the customer a tp holder which mounts on top of the tile.
If you used thinset, good luck prying those tiles off even 1/2 hour after installing. Rotozip may burn out.. I would cut with a 4" dry cut diamond blade mounted in an angle grinder. Very loud and makes a crap load of dust.
Actually I would forget cutting and buy a TP holder which mounts over the tiles with silicone caulk. Apply the silicone to the back of the TP holder and affix it to the wall with making tape. Wait 24 hours and then caulk the edges to seal it in place. Very easy.
After finishing that beautiful wall I'd hate to make one slip with that saw and do something I'd regret... plus, TP holder over tile means no dust, no noise, and maybe 15 mins of your time. Seems like a win-win.