Tile Edge Options

There are 3 most popular techniques for finishing tile edges.

1.Installing Pencil Trim- ceramic pencil trim is a finishing piece of tile with a thin, elongated shape.This slender border tile option is available in a wide variety of natural stone and colours.The pencil trims add a touch of sophistication and perfect for use as a border around your bathroom and kitchen.Ceramic pencil trims are designed to co-ordinate with bathroom or kitchen tiles.During installation of ceramic pencil trim,remove excess thinset from the area around the pencil immediately after putting it in place, so that you restrict the movement of the pencil trim while thinset is still wet.

2.Installing a Bullnose Trim-with their characteristic rounded edges, ceramic bullnose tiles are perfect for giving your tiling project a finished, professional look by creating seamless transitions on walls,splashback and countertops.You can buy matching bullnose pieces designed to coordinate with the rest of your tile and installing these around the outer border of your tiled area is a simple method for finishing tile edges.Although bullnose tile trim offers classic style on floors,walls and countertops, it is not suitable for every design scheme 

3.Installing Metal Tile Trim-Metal tile trim in stainless steel, aluminium or brass is a popular alternative to bullnose tile or pencil trim.Metal tile trims offer a more modern and contemporary look,while at the same time protecting tile edges.These decorative profiles for the finishing and protecting of tiled edges are available in a wide range of materials, colours and finishes suited to a range of applications allowing a wide scope of design and creativity. The L-shape straight edge tile trim is used for finishing tiled corners and edges.It can be used to edge the tiled area of the shower,providing a decorative finish and protecting adjacent tile edges.The aluminium triangular profile giving a stylish beveled edge to tiled corners.The square edge profile that forms a right angled edge gives a stylish and protective finish to tiled corners and edges.It can be applied to tile edges of the walls and allows for a seamless transition between wall and tile.A quadrant tile trim can be used to finish the tile edges of the countertop and backsplash providing a smooth rounded bullnose edge in the kitchen.The U-channel profile provides a subtle channel to tiled projects, creating a shadow line and can also be used for glazing purposes.The 135 degree slimline edging provides a sleek  minimalist aesthetic finish to tiled projects and designed for use in wall applications.This stainless steel tile trim protects all sides of the exposed tile.