How To Fit Ceramic Bath Trim Tiles

Before you start setting tile take some measurements and see how the tiles will all lay out image 1.

How to fit ceramic bath trim tiles.

On the ceiling and floor of the shower we used 2 x 2 tiles and on shower walls 2 x 4 tiles. Here are 8 ways of installing tile trim with our finishing options including bullnose chair rails v caps flat liners pencil. The entire cost of this laying tile project for a typical bath ranges from 300 to 600. If you can t find trim to match consider wood metal or pvc edging.

Choosing tile is hard enough and the nitty gritty details of trim can be overwhelming. To cut a ceramic tile using a glass cutter start by using a pencil and a square or a ruler shaped like a right angle to measure and mark your tile. Save time by setting several tiles at once. Finishing pieces can make a huge impact on the overall design of your tile and we want to ensure our clients love their tile from beginning to end.

Install schluter rondec non rust metal trim. This trim is used for cut edges of ceramic or porcelain tile for sides of shower walls curbs benches and niche. In our project we set the tile for the wall opposite the shower door first. Borders define edges dramatically.

Be sure to budget for trim tiles they can cost twice as much as field tiles. We re here to make it easy. If you re comfortable using basic hand tools and have the patience to align tiles just right you can handle laying tile. A tile trim is easy to install and not only reduces how long it will take to lay your tiles it also protects the edges of your niche and completes the look.

After installing a tile niche it s important to make sure the edges and the corners have a professional finish rather than leaving an exposed tile edge which can be easily damaged. The problem is that because the wall isn t completely flat there are areas along it where there are gaps between the trim and the wall tiles. Make sure you can get trim tiles from the same manufacturer as the field tiles. Next place the square right next to the marked line so you can use it as a guide then press down on the tile with the glass cutter and drag it along the line.