my first karndean border

Discussion in 'Pictures' started by big al, Nov 23, 2009.

  1. big al

    big al Well-Known Member

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    i did a border in the main bathroom and straight lay in the ensuite any comments appreciated but be gentle as it is my first border
     
  2. big al

    big al Well-Known Member

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  3. Matt

    Matt Well-Known Member Staff Member

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    nice work mate, all looks spot on to me!
     
  4. big al

    big al Well-Known Member

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    cheers mate
     
  5. TUCKER

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    nice one mate looks bang on to me 2 all good :D
     
  6. Gripper

    Gripper Well-Known Member

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    nice one Al top quality as usual :D
     
  7. tedmaced

    tedmaced Well-Known Member

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    thats bordering on the brilliant Al
     
  8. bennetts

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  9. dazlight

    dazlight Super Moderator

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    Looks great that mate, is that Karndean knight tile arctic driftwood. Used that colour a few times
     
  10. carl

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    did u do border first or the field?tryin tofind out wats best as my first border coming up ext week
     
  11. itssherringham

    itssherringham Well-Known Member

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    Looks good to me. Nice job :thumbs
     
  12. dazlight

    dazlight Super Moderator

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    Lol the job was done 3 years ago.
     
  13. Jambo

    Jambo Well-Known Member

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    My advice is do what you're comfiest with. Karndean basic course has you fitting border first but the advanced course is field first. Personally, I always do the field first then cut the border in. And always a good idea to take the time to mitre you're corners like Al has. Seen quite a few guys save time by doing butt joints, just doesn't have the same look in my opinion.
     
  14. coolevilangel

    coolevilangel Well-Known Member

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    I 95% of the time do mitred corners
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    Some floors look better blocked, like herringbone etc
    Just saying:D
     
  15. mjfl

    mjfl Well-Known Member

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  16. tarkett85

    tarkett85 Well-Known Member

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    always prefer logging the border, find that mitring never looks perfect walls always spoil it.
     
  17. SandyFloor

    SandyFloor Well-Known Member

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    Ah well, in that case it's rubbish :D
     
  18. bladerunner

    bladerunner Well-Known Member

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    Its probably best to ask the customer as mitred are more favourable in mags and catalogues.
     
  19. Haguehags

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    Karndean recommend Border first on planks layed on 45 and field first on straight lay
     

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