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[Jupiter01]

I've always put my original batten up such that there are 2 missing rows (1 full and 1 cut) at the bottom.

I don't understand how this works when there is a bath tub involved. Am I missing something?
Do you not put your first set of batons at 1 tile (or 1.5 tiles above the bath) and then follow this level around the room so the tiles meet. That's what I have done and I now need to tile below this level.

 

[daggermark]

Sorry I forgot about the tub, blame it on tiredness!

Yes in that situation you are right. Most of the principal still applies but if tape isn't working then maybe a new batten would be helpful. I've never done it myself. Given that the important part is keeping it snug to the dry tiles, id probably give myself an extra couple of mm when putting a new batten up, then wedging under the tiles to make sure they're nice and tight to the row above. Last thing you want is to discover your batten is 1mm too high at one end and you can't fit the tile and spacer above it!

 

[foxhole]

But I then need to wait a day between each baton as else the tiles wont be dry?

Usually only about 1/2 hour before movement stops.You are buttering the rear of the tile as well as wall?

 

[Jupiter01]

yes buttering the back of the tile too.

 

[Jupiter01]

Update: Based on the advice above, I set the batten two tiles down (and a tiny bit of wriggle room). I dry fitted the tiles before screwing in place. It worked a treat. Here's a pic with the lowered batten:

 

[Keithmac]

Update: Based on the advice above, I set the batten two tiles down (and a tiny bit of wriggle room). I dry fitted the tiles before screwing in place. It worked a treat. Here's a pic with the lowered batten:

Looks great, what grout gap have you run?.

Re-tiling our bathroom is a job for next year, like the large format tiles looks a great job so far!.

 

[EddieM]

You didn't centre the tiles on the window, and what's that pipe thing in the corner with duck tape around it?

 

[Jupiter01]

3mm gaps for grout.
The pipe thing in the corner...
That’s the vent for my soil. I had to convert it from 110 to 85 as that’s what a going through the roof. I used a rubber adapter and added duck tape for added protection.

I now need to box this and either tile or paint.

Also, I was able to get 3 full tiles on the window wall and opted for this rather than centralising on window

 

[Jupiter01]

*2mm grout lines