Tips On Selecting The Right Tile Trim

Tile trims are essential for finishing tiling projects and can significantly impact the overall design while also protecting tiles and covering rough edges. Despite their importance, choosing the right tile trims is often an afterthought, leading to challenges in decision-making. Here are some tips for selecting the appropriate tile trims:

1. Choose the right tile trim profiles: Familiarize yourself with the available options, from quadrant tile trims, square edge tile trims, L-shape tile trim to Y-Angle tile trim etc. Obtaining samples of the trims will aid your decision making.
2. Select the appropriate tile trim size: Ensure the trim's depth matches the tile's depth. Always allow 0.5mm to 2mm of tile adhesive depending on tile thickness.
3. Consider both aesthetics and performance: Determine where the trims will be installed (internal or external corners) to choose suitable materials. Most of the tile trims are designed to be used internally. For external projects, anodised aluminium, or stainless steel trims are recommended. Brass and stainless steel finishes are durable and ideal for high-traffic or external areas, while aluminium trims are rust proof and commonly used in wet environments like shower recesses. Cove aluminium trims are effective for creating radiuses between walls and floors to reduce contamination, while channel aluminium trims can create shadow lines or be used for glazing.PVC trim is an economical option but not recommended in high traffic areas.

By following these guidelines, you can efficiently choose the right tile trims for your project, balancing both aesthetic appeal and functional performance.