Tile Trim Around Windows

Plan the installation of your tile trim alongside the installation of your tiles.

Tile trim around windows.

In order to tile around a window you have to spread thin set on the wall by using a notched trowel. You can expect to spend about four to five hours tiling a standard 36x40 inch double hung window. The edge you will be trimming is 96 inches long. Bullnose is the most diverse option when it comes to finishing pieces.

If the trim tiles are the same length as the edge tiles count the number of tiles along the edge then buy that many trim tiles. 96 divided by 4 24 tiles. Grout up to the trim wipe it down around the trim and once grout sets up put a bead of white silicone down it. Then install your trim as usual and you ve got nailing for your trim and the trim sits over top of your tile making a really tight look.

Here are 8 ways of installing tile trim with our finishing options including bullnose chair rails v caps flat liners pencil liners edge glaze and cove base. How to tile around windows by yourself. When installing the tiles around windows make sure you first secure the tile corner trim in thinset. You could also run the tile further behind the trim and only shoot the trim in the grout joints.

Then measure around the window as to cut the tiles with a score and snap cutter or a wet saw to fit into location. If the tile is a soft bodied variety you may be able to fashion the trim tile yourself by rounding the edges with a masonry stone. Measure the areas to be installed with tile trim and then them measure again to be 100 sure. It s a good idea to cut these to size.

Using a hacksaw or trim cutter cut the trim at a 45 angle at wall edges and bases and ensure that each portion fits together at a 90 angle. Use wooden suppports to keep the tiles at the top of your window in place whilst the adhesive dries. Pull the stone toward you keeping the pressure even and the angle consistent on the edge of the tile. If the number is not a whole number i e.

Use tile trim to give your bathroom a professional finish. Your desired trim tiles are 4 inches long. Making your own trim demands accuracy and effort. That way you can make sure the grout lines of the recess are on the same plane as the wall.