Hello,
we recently visited a tile showroom and saw a tiling method that doesn’t use trims or profiles.
At the wall edges, the tiles simply stopped, giving the impression that there was no additional finishing element at all. In a 90-degree layout, the top horizontal tile was placed flush against the lower tile. Of course, you could see the edge of the top tile, but it didn’t look worse than having a trim or a Jolly edge, for example.
Does anyone know if this tiling method has any disadvantages or if it has a specific name? I could imagine that the edges might be more prone to damage on contact compared to trims.
we recently visited a tile showroom and saw a tiling method that doesn’t use trims or profiles.
At the wall edges, the tiles simply stopped, giving the impression that there was no additional finishing element at all. In a 90-degree layout, the top horizontal tile was placed flush against the lower tile. Of course, you could see the edge of the top tile, but it didn’t look worse than having a trim or a Jolly edge, for example.
Does anyone know if this tiling method has any disadvantages or if it has a specific name? I could imagine that the edges might be more prone to damage on contact compared to trims.
lastdrop schrieb:
We did it the same way. Tile over tile at a 90-degree angle. Everything works perfectly and I personally prefer it over using a trim strip... That sounds good. And have there been no issues with impacts (e.g., chipping, fraying, etc.)?
I also thought the appearance was better than with a trim strip. Of course, there are decorative trims available in matching colors, but those tend to be quite expensive.
With wall tiles, you will probably reach a height of 1.2–1.5 m (4–5 feet); who would really bump into that? Our baseboards were cut from the floor tiles, are not flush with the plastered wall, and nothing happens there either.
We only have rails vertically and in the window reveals, which are also tiled.
It should say “grouted,” meaning there was a joint at the upper edge towards the wall—not made from the grout material between the tiles, but I’m not sure whether it was silicone or something else.
We only have rails vertically and in the window reveals, which are also tiled.
It should say “grouted,” meaning there was a joint at the upper edge towards the wall—not made from the grout material between the tiles, but I’m not sure whether it was silicone or something else.
On a cut baseboard, acrylic is applied and painted over.
Some branded tile manufacturers also offer pre-made baseboards. These have a rounded top edge and ideally continue the tile pattern around the curve. I would definitely recommend these if you want a tiled baseboard. (Especially with wood-look tiles, I find a cut baseboard quite unattractive.)
They do cost a few dollars, but you save the labor of having the floor tiles cut by the installer. Depending on the tile size, cutting can be quite inefficient.
Some branded tile manufacturers also offer pre-made baseboards. These have a rounded top edge and ideally continue the tile pattern around the curve. I would definitely recommend these if you want a tiled baseboard. (Especially with wood-look tiles, I find a cut baseboard quite unattractive.)
They do cost a few dollars, but you save the labor of having the floor tiles cut by the installer. Depending on the tile size, cutting can be quite inefficient.
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hemali200328 Jun 2019 22:15I believe the point is that edges protruding into the room (for example, pre-wall constructions, window reveals, shower walls) should not be fitted with trim, right?
I'm also not a fan of trims and would have preferred to avoid them. However, our tiler advised against that. First, because of sensitivity, and second, the edges must be cut and positioned very precisely to look perfect. He also mentioned that it could look "cheap."
I had hoped for a Jolly strip in a matching color, but unfortunately, it wasn’t available. So we had to go with stainless steel. I have to say, it bothers me much less than I originally thought. It somehow looks quite normal, and now I can’t imagine it any other way.
For the baseboards, we simply finished them with acrylic.
I'm also not a fan of trims and would have preferred to avoid them. However, our tiler advised against that. First, because of sensitivity, and second, the edges must be cut and positioned very precisely to look perfect. He also mentioned that it could look "cheap."
I had hoped for a Jolly strip in a matching color, but unfortunately, it wasn’t available. So we had to go with stainless steel. I have to say, it bothers me much less than I originally thought. It somehow looks quite normal, and now I can’t imagine it any other way.
For the baseboards, we simply finished them with acrylic.
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hampshire28 Jun 2019 22:24So?
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