ᐅ Laying Tiles Without Using Edge Trim

Created on: 28 Jun 2019 13:21

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.

guckuck228 Jun 2019 22:26

#13

I would describe that as a tile baseboard. And if I’m seeing it correctly, it is a cut baseboard.

P.S.: Kitchen?

hampshire28 Jun 2019 22:28

#14

Yes, simply cut from the tile. This is in the entrance area.

hampshire28 Jun 2019 22:30

#15

We used edge protection on the tiled seating ledge in the bathroom,

Modern gray floor tiles in a corner; on the right a piece of furniture, red tile spacers visible.

guckuck228 Jun 2019 22:35

#16

Ah! Ok, now I understand, thanks @hampshire

I recommend this
https://www.hausbau-forum.de/threads/fliesen-splittern-an-Außenwand.31515/

This means not to let it rest directly; something permanently elastic should be placed between X and Y.

This also applies if you don’t use those aluminum/stainless steel strips, as was common a few years ago.

ypg29 Jun 2019 01:45

#17

Edges are finished with corner profiles (channels), while upper edges can be left without them.

Domski29 Jun 2019 07:56

#18

In the past (TM), edges were also finished with Jolly profiles. Even earlier, there were tiles with the glaze wrapped around the corner for use on edges and terminations. That looked really good.

ᐅ Laying Tiles Without Using Edge Trim

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