Using Aluminum Edge Wall Tile Trim

You also can install it as base tile for a floor.

Using aluminum edge wall tile trim.

We are preparing to retile our outdoor front covered foyer with a 8 48 wood look tile. If your trim tiles are larger or smaller than the tiles along your edge measure the edge of your tiled surface then divide that number by the width of your desired trim tile. Metal transition strips are frequently used as a way to end a run of tile that does not have a finished edge. Edge trim has one or two rounded edges for use along the perimeters of walls and countertops.

The tile trim is designed with the edge the decorative part and a lip. See more ideas about tile trim architecture details tile edge. Some trim tiles are made especially for countertops. Select the aluminum edging according to the tile thickness.

This d i y video use a schluter metal trim shows how to cut aluminum trim for an outside corner or how to cut trim 45 degree to install as a threshold on th. Your desired trim tiles are 4 inches long. The foyer is about 12 feet x 12 feet with one side being the glass front door 2 side walls and the front edge. 96 divided by 4 24 tiles.

Then tile onto the lip with your tiles to further hold the trim in place. Wall trim is similar use it where you want a full size tile and don t need a special edge treatment. Pencil wall tile is a classic accent piece that helps produce an even tone for easy matching. The metal strip is shaped like an l with the long side sitting beneath the last row.

The current tile has a bullnose edge. In addition if you want to protect the edge of the tiles you should buy metal trims. He is suggesting a metal 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.

The installer will go over the current tile. Natural stones like marble granite and travertine can be polished so that the edges appear finished. We recommend you to take a piece of tile with you when you go to your local diy store otherwise the edging might not fit your needs.