Finishing Wall Tile Edge

Now you know how to finish an edge of tile on a wall.

Finishing wall tile edge.

This rounded edge gently curves into the wall or counter it is installed on finishing the edge of the ceramic tile installation. I m redoing my shower i have large format 12 35 5 3 8 thick wall tile porcelain with high sheen glazed finish but has no finished edge. Today there is an endless supply of natural stone mosaics glass and porcelains tile available on the market. Finally a technical note about bullnose tiles.

Finishing your tile edges will make them look more professional and blend your tiles into the rest of the walls. 4 easy ways to finish tile edges august 13 2015. I purchased 1 2 schluter jolly trim. If you have natural stone or porcelain tiles consider grinding the edges into bullnoses to save you buying trims.

Below is a shower created with custom bullnose tiles placed on the outer wall edge as well as surrounding the tub. Most lines of ceramic tiles include bullnose tile options. In every shade of the rainbow and virtually every dimension and design available premium tiles can transform a ho hum space into a show stopper. Bullnose tiles are often called single bullnose or sbn tiles because they have one or a single edge that is bullnosed.

For examples see photo. View fullsize schluter edge strips. They typically have a gently rounded edge and are used to create a transition between the tile and the wall. Plus it adds a high end designer effect to the look.

For a seamless look use bullnose tiles of the same color as the other tiles. One popular option is to use schluter metal strips to make a straight finishing edge to your tile. These can be used anywhere tile is laid. Bullnose tiles have finished edges and are meant to be installed with wall tile.

My concern is that part of the edge will be exposed past the trim because of the amount of thin set 1 2notch recommend for large tiles. Quarter round and out corners provide a smooth and stylish transition between the countertop surface and the front edges. Wall trim is similar use it where you want a full size tile and don t need a special edge treatment. Double bullnose tiles or dbn tiles or corner bullnose have two adjoining edges that are bullnosed.

Some trim tiles are made especially for countertops.