holding tiles in place, how? ( top of window 'reveal')

[Hazelb]

I've just about finished re-tiling my bathroom, just the tricky bits to go!

Where the window is set in the wall ( window reveal?) I have tiled the window ledge and sides, but how do I hold the tiles in place on the underside of the lintel, until the adhesive goes off?

How do I stop the tiles on the flat piece of wall above the lintel from slipping as well. Should I use 'gaffer tape' as refered to in gcol's sticky at the start of this forum section?

 

[Diyisfun]

I have used masking tape, I have also had to prop up with a strip of wood.
Both methods were ok, I prefered the masking tape as you could do a visual a bit later on.

 

[jefoss]

I've just about finished re-tiling my bathroom, just the tricky bits to go!

Where the window is set in the wall ( window reveal?) I have tiled the window ledge and sides, but how do I hold the tiles in place on the underside of the lintel, until the adhesive goes off?

How do I stop the tiles on the flat piece of wall above the lintel from slipping as well. Should I use 'gaffer tape' as refered to in gcol's sticky at the start of this forum section?

if you have someone you dont like, they can hold it in place till its set, i have done this in the past!

 

[gcol]

Should I use 'gaffer tape' as refered to in gcol's sticky at the start of this forum section?

Why would you not take my advice? You think I speak with forked tongue?

 

[Bilioustrumpstaine]

Gaffer tape and then a wooden prop if the tiles are heavy. I have used a bottle jack in the past with timber struts, makes for easier adjustment.

 

[jefoss]

Should I use 'gaffer tape' as refered to in gcol's sticky at the start of this forum section?

Why would you not take my advice? You think I speak with forked tongue?

gcol dont take it personally! im sure he / she means well!!! and just wants to check they have read it correctly

 

[Hazelb]

no not meant personally!

The sticky was talking about tiling beneath a row of fixed tiles, not upsidedown, under a window reveal.

I couldn't see 'what' to stick 'where' with the gaffa tape, as it would all be upside down and likely to drop off!.

I use tape and a prop!