Hi Guys n' Gals - Tiling newbe here looking for help and advice

[Pedr]

I'm trying to tile around, and in the recess of my bathroom window, and am using on the advice of the tile shop, tile trim that have little corners that one slides into the ends of the trim,to avoid the need to miter the corners. this is supposed to make things easier, but try as much as I can, I cannot work out how the corners work? can any body please help, or point me to some images of these corners in situ?

 

[Ian]

Are you doing the full window recess, as in cill, header and both sides? Or finishing the tiling half way up the window? Hope that makes sense.

 

[Stewart]

Are you doing internal or external corners....?

 

[Drastik Lee]

Hi and welcome, ..... I mitre all corners when it comes to plastic trims and never had a problem and it has always looked good , cant say ive ever used the corner inserts regarding plastics maybe this might help???

Contract Trim Corners (plastic)


Suitable for joining a 90º angle with additional feature of allowing
for a vertical joint 7.5mm and 10 mm only

Available in 7.5 and 10mm :
White
Cream
Ivory

Pro Trim Corners (plastic)


Suitable for joining a 90º angle with additional feature of allowing
for a vertical joint as illustrated

Available in 6,8,10 and 12mm :
White
Cream
Ivory

Contract Trim Corners (metal)


Metal trim corners also allow for a perfect vertical joint.
Available in various sizes and finishes

Available in 7.5,10 and 12mm :
Chrome
Gold
Brushed Steel

Box Trim Corners (metal)


Metal box trim corners give a squared off modern finish.

Available in 8,10 and 12mm :
Chrome
Stainless Steel

as illustrated they do clip in, keep us posted on how you get on cheers

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

Hi and:welcome:

 

[White Room]

Hi and welcome...

 

[suave]

welcome!

 

[Pedr]

Header and both sides

 

[Ian]

Header and both sides

Then you don't need the corner pieces, just mitre the internal corners at 45 degrees. The corner pieces are generally used for going round a corner where a mitre would leave a sharp edge.

 

[Gazzer]

Are you talking about these Genesis Aluminium Internal (EIQ) and External (EAC) Quadrant Corners

 

[Ian]

Are you talking about these Genesis Aluminium Internal (EIQ) and External (EAC) Quadrant Corners

I've never seen the internal pieces, look quite tidy Good link

 

[Diamond Pool Finishers]

:welcome:

 

[Gazzer]

I've never seen the internal pieces, look quite tidy Good link

Not many places sell them and I also think Porcelanosa do them for their expensive trim.

 

[trevortine]

Header and both sides

Hi mate, these corners you have are for external corners. You need to get hold of a small mitre box and hacksaw to make 45 degree cuts on your trims.

 

[Dan]

Are you talking about these Genesis Aluminium Internal (EIQ) and External (EAC) Quadrant Corners

No way I love those!

I bet they look proper spot on in the right bathroom!

 

[Pedr]

The trim was from "Top Tiles" and has a sticker on that says Quadrant Tile Trim White 6mm PVC. I find it difficult to explain my situation because I was originally going to use "corner tiles" if thats what they are called? But I was told (to late, as I had already tiled up to one corner edge) that these corner tiles are no longer available? and have been replaced by the plastic trim?? Horrible things plastic trim!!! It seems to me that the old system was far superior the " corner tiles, had one side of tile rounded & glazed" if you understand what I am trying to say? and I would imagine they were far easier to use?
Can I upload a photo with my post/replies? that seems the only way I can explain my problem. anyway thanks to all who have answered so far, they have all been great answers but I may have cocked up, and need to find a work around? and probably only a photo will show you my dilemma.

 

[Dan]

RE's (round edges) and REX's (round edges on two sides) and internal corner tiles (don't know their name Phil Hobson will though he told me last time I forgot) were all very common years ago (before my time to be honest).

I had experience using them working for a fireplace manufacturers that had a range of quarry fire surrounds that they used to make from scratch. They used RE's and REX's for all their tiled quarry surrounds.

It wasn't until I came into tiling that I heard of (never used) the internal versions, and the other variations of that type of tile.

My understanding is that there are too many ranges now, and too many variations of types of tile (so batches have issues when it comes to anything natural that is used mostly these days) that would end up with different shaded RE's and REX's.

The field tile (the main square tile) in any range is too mass produced compared to any same version of RE or REX. If that makes sense.

So with some quarry tiles I think Daniel Platt's and the other one (Phil will probably add the other name here too haha) you can still get them in their common Autumn Blend range etc. Though most other tile types they just never bother.

Hence me saying I love that internal corner trim. As I too dont like the quadrant style trims, especially plastic ones.

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

Cheers Dan, I feel bloody old now,:lol: but you are spot on with the RE, (round Edge) and REX (round edge adjacent), other types of tiles were birds beaks, twin tiles,etc. all things of the past, but I'm sure some members will recall