markm Posted April 7, 2020 Report Share Posted April 7, 2020 Looking for some advice. My son has ordered split face grey slate to do a feature wall in his bedroom. There are 2 sockets on this wall, double electric and phone. looking for advice. I’ve tiled with these before but not involved switches. So - 1. Tile around these? 2. Tile under, selecting the flattest tiles? 3. Other suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted April 7, 2020 Report Share Posted April 7, 2020 hello, what is the thickness of the average tile? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny long shanks Posted April 7, 2020 Report Share Posted April 7, 2020 I'd tile under and apply a thin clear silicone bead around the sockets if required Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted April 7, 2020 Report Share Posted April 7, 2020 As above, choose a smoothish one for the job. The edge will look less intrusive ide on than trying to get a tidy join around the switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markm Posted April 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2020 17 minutes ago, oldypigeonpopper said: hello, what is the thickness of the average tile? Not sure. They haven’t arrived yet. here, it seems to be 10mm https://www.victorianplumbing.co.uk/juno-black-stone-split-face-tiles-180-x-350mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markm Posted April 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2020 The switches are right where I will start. One is butted against the wall (phone) and the next (double socket) about 100mm further out. I’ve seen suggestions on break apart off cuts to get similar thickness for that area, but it would mean breaking up new unused tiles. I’ve thought about not tiling around this area and then go back and do it when I have the off cuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted April 7, 2020 Report Share Posted April 7, 2020 (edited) 25 minutes ago, markm said: Not sure. They haven’t arrived yet. here, it seems to be 10mm https://www.victorianplumbing.co.uk/juno-black-stone-split-face-tiles-180-x-350mm hello, there are some at 6mm ? these should work ok with longer M 3.5 screws, would look more tidy with the tiles under the front face plate Edited April 7, 2020 by oldypigeonpopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diver One Posted April 7, 2020 Report Share Posted April 7, 2020 Tile under NOT around if they are 'feature / designer sockets ' ( I hate that expression, designer, everything has been designed!) anyway get yourself a pack of these as you wont get' long fancy iridium plated satin brass nickel black screws' but you can just screw these together then fit your screw to the front. It's one of the electrical worlds best kept secrets https://www.toolstation.com/extension-stud/p79641 just saying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob525 Posted April 7, 2020 Report Share Posted April 7, 2020 Just grind the most prestusiv edges back its sitting on the thinnest tile, you may end up with one or two "slithers" stepping forward at the sides but it will all be in keeping with the rest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted April 7, 2020 Report Share Posted April 7, 2020 2 hours ago, oldypigeonpopper said: hello, there are some at 6mm ? these should work ok with longer M 3.5 screws, would look more tidy with the tiles under the front face plate just to add you can also buy some back box spacers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted April 7, 2020 Report Share Posted April 7, 2020 I've got some extra long socket screws iirc 60mm or 75mm long, if you need any pm me the amount I'll post you some. Always socket face over the tile, anything else looks awful. Depending on how much time and trouble you want to go to, you could lay out the tile under the socket, scribe it and grind the tile flat to a even thickness for the socket to recess the high points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diver One Posted April 7, 2020 Report Share Posted April 7, 2020 57 minutes ago, figgy said: Depending on how much time and trouble you want to go to, you could lay out the tile under the socket, scribe it and grind the tile flat to a even thickness for the socket to recess the high points. Proper job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konnie Posted April 7, 2020 Report Share Posted April 7, 2020 If they are slate you can thin or even them a little with a wood chisel, use to do this occasionally in fire place manufacturing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob525 Posted April 7, 2020 Report Share Posted April 7, 2020 4 hours ago, figgy said: Always socket face over the tile, anything else looks awful. Depending on how much time and trouble you want to go to, you could lay out the tile under the socket, scribe it and grind the tile flat to a even thickness for the socket to recess the high points. That's what I ment but you have described it better! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumpkin Posted April 9, 2020 Report Share Posted April 9, 2020 (edited) Move sockets to adjacent wall? Majority of chases would be tiled over and your only moving approx 200mm. Edit: assuming bedroom is 1st floor in which case no chasing just a floor board to lift. Edited April 9, 2020 by Pumpkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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