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    Surface mounted threshold trim

    Can anyone recommend a decent surface mounted threshold trim, I have a tile to tile doorway to cover, and a tile to floorboard one, both flush, and no room to get anything in between the two surfaces.
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    Tile trim with metro tiles

    I’m planning to use an L shaped trim for metro tiles with bevelled edge. Is it best to always have a cut edge agains the trim or doesn’t it matter? Just wondering because of the gap on the bevelled edge or will it not be noticeable as the adhesive will level it out a bit? Thanks
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    Getting a good finish with metal trim

    Are there any secrets for getting metal trim to look good? Firstly, should I grout on the underside or just put the trim on the tiles? There is a tiny lip on the edge of the trim but no more than 1mm, it won't hide many imperfections in the tile and I would need to make sure that all of the...
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    Tile trim corner, external corner 9mm

    Hello so need some help please, any ideas where i can purchase a 9mm external brushed crhome effect corner piece for the tile trim? Got the trim from b&q diall 9mm
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    Trim for tiled wall corner - which type?

    What type of tile trim would be required for the vertical corner edge shown in red below? Would it be this type? http://www.toppstiles.co.uk/tprod4367/internal-cove-white-6mm.html
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    Best place to buy metal trim

    Hey, Im new to the forum, so hello all! Im struggling to find metal trim at a reasonable price and wondered if anyone could suggest a good supplier? I have a topps tiles trade account but still found the prices to be quite expensive. I am after the exact trim as shown in the image. Thanks guys
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    Trim finishes on domestic tiled projects

    Hi All, Fellow professional tilers im intrigued to here your views on finishing a tiled project with a trim, needed or not?? I have just done another cracking job for a customer 5 course high kitchen splashback in beige metro's 200x100 on this occasion I have finished the horizontal runs...
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    Adding tile trim after tiling

    Hi, my kitchen was tiled a year ago but stupidly at the time I did not add any tile trim. I want to tidy it up now, and have bought plastic tile trim for the job. I was going to try and file down the grout behind the top layer of tiles to try and fit the trim behind. Will this work? Or will I...
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    Copper square edge trim

    Hi does anyone know if you can get a copper square edge trim, and if so where from.Any help greatly appreciated.
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    White metal trim for fireplace

    Hi all, Just trying to find out if anyone knows if coated metal trims are suitable to use around an open fireplace that contains a log burner? Concerned that the heat from the burner would affect the trim coating? Customer wants a white metal trim, so will probably go for genesis trims (have...
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    Trim advice for 7mm beveled metro tiles?

    My contractor is pretty useless and can't advise me. Tile shops tell me different things. So i'm hoping you guys can help! I'm going to tile a kitchen splashback wall and also the return wall which requires going into and around a window reveal. I've ordered bevelled metro tiles that are 7mm at...
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    Correct way to finish an external corner

    This one has been bugging me for a while with planning my bathroom. Might be simple but I'd be grateful if you could help me double-check. There will be an external corner between two walls, one of which has to be tiled, and the other which I want to have plastered and painted. First, I'm...
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    Rolls Royce trim cutter

    Eventually bit bullet after 22 years in the game and bought one of these. Cut off/mitre saw KGS 80 - http://www.hobbytools-direct.com/acatalog/copy_of_Cut_off_mitre_saw_KGS_80.html Alot of dosh but love it. Anyone tried these? Rubi Diamond Hand Polishing Pad - 120 Grit - Black £15.99 in...
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    My 1st Job Curbless shower fall edge detail

    Hello chaps, I've started a bathroom refurb & the current plan is to install a curbless 1200 x 900 shower with a single plane fall into a slot drain along the back. Wall on two sides, and a glass screen on the third. I have no idea how to deal with the sliver along the bottom edge of the...
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    My 1st Job Cleaning Bright finish trim

    Might be the wrong section........but here goes. Fitted Genesis bright finish trim to the outside of a window recess. After taking off the protective film I find I have still left behind streaks and patches of tile cement (Mapei shower and bathroom). Looking at the finish any abrasive will...
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    Cutting chrome tile trim

    i know this may be a stupid question but i'm really struggling to cut a perfect mitre on chrome trim . Tiled half where are you up bathroom wall and want to fit the trim to finsh off the tiles . Both externa and internal corners. Trim im using is is a bull nose. Do i cut the trim lying it flat...
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    Does anyone recognise the make of this expansion trim?

    Help! We are taking over a job where another firm has been kicked off and we need to match the expansion trim shown in the picture attached. It has an 8mm visible edge including the stainless steel (the rubber is only 5/6mm) and needs to have a depth of 15mm We've never seen trim with the...
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    Getting accurate cuts for trim

    Hello again! Quick question: What is the best way to get accurate, level cuts on all tiles around the window frame so that the trim sits flush? I am at this point now - all my cuts so far have been with a wet saw and have turned out ok, but my understanding with trim is that you have very...
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    3 meter 12mm pvc square trim

    Hey all, I've got a wall of 2.8 meter in length, half tiled, looking for a supplier that does 3m lengths. Tried the normal ones tonight, Topps, TG, been looking online can't find any that do plastic 3 meters, ********* Tools do metal. Anybody help? Cheers
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    Trim on external corner greater than 90 degree

    Trying to figure the best solution using a flat trim. Any suggestions. Regards Neil

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