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Laying tiles around doorway

Posted by ray duffy, on
Hi - I am about to lay tiles around an inner door. To get a neat grout free finish; Is it better to cut the base of the frame and slip tiles under it the jambs?
Paul Gazee

Paul Gazee

Yes for a neat and tidy finish! Only slice off the right thickness to slide the tile under with no gap.
Alan Morris

Alan Morris

Hi ray I am not a tiler but when I do wood flooring that is what I do as it give a really neat finish and looks better , hope this helps alan

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