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Can you install Schluter trim before tiling?

Jim Brown

Can you install Schluter trim before tiling?

Schluter tile edge provides beauty and protection to tile edges and transitions. Schluter tile edge must be installed before the tile is set.

Do you have to use tile trim?

If natural stone tiles are used, and cuts are neat, then there is no need to use a trim as the tile colour is the same all the way through. The trim serves two purposes, to cover the exposed cut edge of the tile, and to protect skin from the sharp edge of a cut tile.

How do you make tile edges look good?

4 Easy Ways to Finish Tile Edges

  1. Caulk the Edge. This is the easiest and most cost-effective solution.
  2. Rail Moldings. Coordinating tile moldings in natural stone and porcelain are usually readily available.
  3. Metal Edges. Metal edges are available in a wide array of styles and finishes.
  4. Create a Bullnose Edge.

How do you finish tile edges without bullnose?

To give the edge a clean, water-tight finish, place a piece of masking tape one grout joint away from the edge of the last tile. Fill this gap between the tile and the masking tape with a smooth bead of caulk. This will finish the edge without extra tiles.

What’s the best way to install a Schluter tile edge?

Adjust the Schluter edge and check the position with a level. Use the trowel to spread additional thinset over the anchoring legs. Lay the edge tiles in the thinset with the top of the tile flush with the top of the Schluter edge. The Schluter edge should be as tall as the tile edge, but not taller.

Can a Schluter edge be removed after installation?

Buy an additional piece or two of the Schluter edge in case of cutting mistakes. Once the thinset has dried, the Schluter edge will be firmly embedded in the thinset, and cannot be easily removed without removing all the edge tiles. Ensure everything is positioned and aligned properly at the installation time.

What’s the best way to choose tile edge trim?

Some of the less popular finishes can easily be twice (or more) the cost of a more common finish. The general rule when picking a tile edge trim finish is to try your best to match the trim with your bathroom fixture finishes, although there are some exceptions.

Can you use tile edge trim for a shower niche?

If you want another alternative to installing a shower niche trim and avoid the outside corner installation problem altogether, you can always install a finished shower niche with a built in tile edge trim.

Can you install Schluter trim before tiling?

Jim Brown

Can you install Schluter trim before tiling?

Schluter tile edge provides beauty and protection to tile edges and transitions. Schluter tile edge must be installed before the tile is set.

Do you grout between tile and trim?

Then align trim with tile edge making sure the tile is flush against lower edge of trim face to ensure a uniform grout joint space between trim and tile. After the tiles and profile have set, fill the grout joint completely with grout.

How do you finish wall tile edges?

4 Easy Ways to Finish Tile Edges

  1. Caulk the Edge. This is the easiest and most cost-effective solution.
  2. Rail Moldings. Coordinating tile moldings in natural stone and porcelain are usually readily available.
  3. Metal Edges. Metal edges are available in a wide array of styles and finishes.
  4. Create a Bullnose Edge.

Do you grout between tile and edge trim?

What is a Schluter edge?

Schluter®-RONDEC is a finishing and edge-protection profile for tiled edges and outside corners of tiled surfaces. The reveal of the profile forms a symmetrically rounded corner along the surface edge.

Where do you put tile trim?

A tile trim is used to finish the edges of a tiled area, typically corners where without an alternative such as mitring you will be left an exposed tile edge, which can be subject to damage and generally leave you with an unfinished look. Tile trim helps to provide a perfect finish for your tiling job.

How do you finish the edge of a backsplash?

Leave the Edge Alone Complete the edge by applying a piece of painter’s tape to the wall next to the tiles. Squeeze a thin line of caulk down the outside edge of the tiles where they meet the wall. This blends the tiles into the wall, giving it a clean, finished look.

Where does the trim go on tile backer board?

Because the bonding portion of the trim sits beneath the tile (the cross hatched flange seen in the image), it is important to allow enough mortar beneath the tile to allow it to bond to the trim, and the trim to bond to the tile backer board.

What kind of trim should I use on the outside of my tile floor?

To clarify, outside tile corner trims used exclusively for the corner where two of your tiled surfaces meet at 90 degrees. These days it is most common to use a metal tile edge trim for these corners but as I mentioned previously, another great alternative tile edging option is natural or engineered stone.

What kind of miter joint do you use for tile trim?

You have two choices: Meet the two pieces of trim in the four corners with a square joint, or use a miter joint (45 degree joint). The first option is clearly the easiest and offers the highest chance of success (see image), but it does not look as professional as a perfect miter joint.

Can you install Schluter trim before tiling?

Jim Brown

Can you install Schluter trim before tiling?

Schluter tile edge provides beauty and protection to tile edges and transitions. Schluter tile edge must be installed before the tile is set.

How do you know what size tile trim to buy?

To account for the use of adhesive you should choose a trim one size up from the depth of your chosen tile. For example, if your tile is 10mm thick we’d suggest a 12.5mm trim ensuring a smooth fit.

What’s the best way to install a Schluter tile edge?

Adjust the Schluter edge and check the position with a level. Use the trowel to spread additional thinset over the anchoring legs. Lay the edge tiles in the thinset with the top of the tile flush with the top of the Schluter edge. The Schluter edge should be as tall as the tile edge, but not taller.

What kind of tile trim does Schluter Systems use?

Please enter one or more search terms. Tile trim, tile edging and tile border profiles protect the exposed tile edge at corners and provide an attractive, neat finish. Schlüter-Systems’ range tile trim, tile edging and wall profiles are available in metal, plastic and matching corner pieces.

Can a Schluter edge be removed after installation?

Buy an additional piece or two of the Schluter edge in case of cutting mistakes. Once the thinset has dried, the Schluter edge will be firmly embedded in the thinset, and cannot be easily removed without removing all the edge tiles. Ensure everything is positioned and aligned properly at the installation time.

Which is Schluter profile for wall and skirting?

Schlüter ® -RONDEC-DB is a decorative profile for wall and skirting edges. Schlüter ® -RONDEC-STEP is an edge profile for kitchen work surfaces or other surfaces with ceramic tile coverings. Schlüter ® -SCHIENE-STEP is an edge profile with joint spacer for kitchen counters or surfaces with ceramic tile coverings.