Thursday 21 May 2015

Days of Tiling Ahead......Honeydukes Roof


I have began the time consuming task of tiling the roof of Honeydukes. I normally find tasks like this quite restful once I get in a rhythm but the fitting of the windows means a lot more cutting than usual and of course the lines of tiles highlight the erratic nature of my dormer windows. I keep telling myself that straight lines are not imperative with a wizarding roof but....
I finally chose real slate tiles by Richard Stacey a product I have used before and like a lot. They are quite thin which makes cutting easier. I score them with a Stanley knife and then use a tile cutter to snap usually but this time I have used my Proxxon table saw for cutting which is a lot quicker and easier.
 I have also decided to use Aleene's tacky glue to fix the tiles in place. I find that this glue holds the tiles in place much better than a normal PVA preventing too much slippage. 
I think the slate roof will match up ok with the coarser stone of the bottom half of the shop although I am not convinced even now. At the moment I just want to get it done, this roof has been hanging over my head for too long now. 
Definitely going to put a shift in over the next couple of days and hopefully get the main tiling finished. 
How on earth do people cope when they build a real house?


12 comments:

  1. It's looking awesome, time consuming but you'll be rewarded when it's done because it'll look so good!

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    1. Thanks Norma, I feel stuck in the grind of it at the moment so every bit of encouragement is gratefully received.

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  2. The tiles look amazing! I've been following your progress and it's looking not only amazing, but really authentic. And when you talk about the issues you've been having, I have to say that in the big picture they don't show at all and everything is looking fantastic. I can't wait to see the final product.

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    1. This is really kind of you. I know we are much harder on ourselves than we should be and always see all the errors rather than the whole achievement. Soon I will be able to stand back and feel a sense of contentment I hope!

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  3. The roof is looking great so far. I really like the slate tiles.

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    1. I love slate on roofs, it has a really clean and crisp look.

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  4. Hi Janice! Your slate tile roof is Marvelous and you are doing a wonderful job with the application of it. My cottage sports a dark slate roof over a rough stone and I am satisfied with the final effect as I know you will be also. It always looks a bit strange initially doesn't it, but I recall getting into THE ZONE once I seriously got started and I didn't stop until it was done. Just make sure you keep the coffee or the tea pot hot so that you can stay energized until the end.
    You Go Girl!!!!! :D

    elizabeth

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    1. Front almost done Elizabeth, if it wasn't for the Bank Holiday this weekend I would have shut myself away and just gone for it. You are so right it needs a big push to get into the groove!

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  5. Love Love Love it, the different styles of windows on the roof are Amazing!!!! It's looking fab!!

    Jenn

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    1. Aw, thank you Jenn feel like I made real progress today. Phew!

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  6. It may be fiddly but I think it's worth it, the roof looks great. :) I'm looking forward to opening day, I'll be waiting for the the doors to open so I can buy some Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans. :)

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    1. Oh my goodness Annejuli please don't hold your breath!! Ha,ha!! Once the roof is finished I can return to the fun of the inside. Can't wait.

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