architraves??

[burncross]

i once did a job where the customer wanted it finishing with chrome trims instead of arch's.
looked ok 'ish

 

[Rob Z]

Here, the norm is for the doors/windows to be trimmed even if tile is set up to it/all around it. I don't think I have seen a door with tile around it instead of molding.

 

[Peter]

Only ever done a couple of jobs without. Usually finished with right angle chrome trim. Looked pretty mediocre, prefer the architraves on.

 

[Tecnik2000]

I agree with the architrave brigade on the subject of movement,I've even fitted a secondary architrave/ cover strip to cloak the edge cuts, to avoid grout or silicon fillers.

 

[Chris - DIYer]

I have an idea stuck in my head which I havnt tried yet. Remove the architrave and mitre the tiles with a small return to meet the frame around the same line the arch would start. Then Silicon around for movement

 

[Kastar UK]

I have an idea stuck in my head which I havnt tried yet. Remove the architrave and mitre the tiles with a small return to meet the frame around the same line the arch would start. Then Silicon around for movement

Your relying on the door frame being absolutely true without bows in the frame etc .
A brand new frame you have installed yourself have options to finish but still end of day is wood , can start growing again
A general rule we remove the arcs , rough cuts past the arc line , then get our new arc rebated so sits nice and covers the cuts