Thick Tile Trim

One of the mistakes that i see a lot of homeowners and diyers make with tile installations is that they sometimes don t use any tile trim on the exposed tile edges.

Thick tile trim.

Trims tend to be a couple mil bigger than the thickness of the tile. Complete your project with coordinating tile in multiple sizes and shapes from the restore bright white collection for. This tile trim is typically used to finish a stainless steel tile or aluminum tile installation that ends in the middle of a wall each piece is 12 long and half wide 19 mm thick and has a stainless steel finish to match most of their stainless steel tile please note the calculator below does not return linear values. To account for the use of adhesive you should choose a trim one size up from the depth of your chosen tile.

Schluter systems rondec 0 375 in w x 98 5 in l satin anod alum aluminum tile edge trim. When applying the trim to the wall use adhesive on the back of the lip and position the decorative edge where you want it. Two different colors of metal edge trim here are 5 alternatives to the classic and common bullnose tile edge trim. If you want to use a straight edge finish that is metal chrome then the tile won t be hidden behind the trim so i would recommend 8mm so that the edge is in line with the tiles.

Then tile onto the lip with your tiles to further hold the trim in place. Available in a range of materials and colour options you are sure to find the ideal tile trim for every tiling project. At tile fix direct we stock a great range of pvc and metal tile trim from leading brands genesis aps and schlüter systems. For 9mm tiles depending on the condition of your walls a 8mm trowel with the tiles being back skimmed.

Fitting tile trims the tile trim is designed with the edge the decorative part and a lip. It s a true white ceramic wall tile in a traditional design and a new modern color. Find your nearest store 344 stores nationwide. However if you want to use a quarter plastic trim i would advise 6 to 8 you can use 6 as well because the edge of the tile will be hidden by the trim.

Finish the corners and edges of your room with a border tile that ties everything together in style. Available in a variety of colors and finishes ceramic bullnose tile is a fashionable way to complete the trim of your project. Tile trim profiles create an attractive edge to tiling and can increase the durability of the tiled area by protecting the edges.