Profile with a bit of class

[andy8758]

Anyone ever used Schluter Jolly-MC tile trims? Over the last 3 months, I have been doing some sub-contract work, where the designers chose Schluter Jolly-MC profiles to finish the edges of tiles.

The first shock was the price. About four times more expensive than your average metal trim. However where most metal trims are made of an anodised aluminium, the Jolly-MC is chrome plated brass. So the next surprise is the weight, it's much heavier - it feels like the weight of gold (or possibly lead lol). But it's the finish that is striking. These have a polished finish that makes everyone appreciate the trim - how often have you had the customer say "that's a nice trim" but I have also had other tradesmen approaching me on site asking about the trims, because they are so striking.

Using it takes longer. Appreciating the cost, mistakes are too expensive - everything measured twice. And again twice lol. And with the brass all to readily visible under the chrome, a lot of filing to finish rough edges is a no-no too.

Can't say I had ever heard these talked about before - and if you have a client that wants a superlative finished tile job, a cut above the rest, show them these.

http://www.schluter.co.uk/media/schlueter_db_2_3_jolly_uk_0913.pdf

 

[hmtiling]

Anyone ever used Schluter Jolly-MC tile trims? Over the last 3 months, I have been doing some sub-contract work, where the designers chose Schluter Jolly-MC profiles to finish the edges of tiles.

The first shock was the price. About four times more expensive than your average metal trim. However where most metal trims are made of an anodised aluminium, the Jolly-MC is chrome plated brass. So the next surprise is the weight, it's much heavier - it feels like the weight of gold (or possibly lead lol). But it's the finish that is striking. These have a polished finish that makes everyone appreciate the trim - how often have you had the customer say "that's a nice trim" but I have also had other tradesmen approaching me on site asking about the trims, because they are so striking.

Using it takes longer. Appreciating the cost, mistakes are too expensive - everything measured twice. And again twice lol. And with the brass all to readily visible under the chrome, a lot of filing to finish rough edges is a no-no too.

Can't say I had ever heard these talked about before - and if you have a client that wants a superlative finished tile job, a cut above the rest, show them these.

http://www.schluter.co.uk/media/schlueter_db_2_3_jolly_uk_0913.pdf

No offence but the ones in the link look pants. Any pics of your job?

 

[andy8758]

No offence but the ones in the link look pants. Any pics of your job?

Yes it does look a bit average on the link. Unfortunately the pictures I took don't really show the trim (bottom right on this image).

 

[dave l and l]

butech are chrome plated brass are they the same ones , heavy trims and a total pain to cut ,

 

[Rich Midge]

Porcelanosa supply chrome plated brass but don't know the manufacturer. The bathroom I did with them was for a metalworker who insisted on using them. I was actually surprised how nice they cut.

 

[peteablard]

Are there mixed batches of tiles on that wall? Looks like 2 different shades

 

[andy8758]

Are there mixed batches of tiles on that wall? Looks like 2 different shades

Yes - the tiles were supplied with a "mix from different boxes" instruction from the manufacturer. Actually, the differences only showed up when flash photograph taken. Not only were the tiles all different shades in the same box, they were also different sizes - only 1 or 2 mm difference, but that's enough to make fitting a nightmare.

 

[John Benton]

Porcelanosa supply chrome plated brass but don't know the manufacturer. The bathroom I did with them was for a metalworker who insisted on using them. I was actually surprised how nice they cut.

I've just done 2 bathrooms with the Porcelanosa trims, used my makita chopsaw with a metal blade, like a knife through butter

 

[Ttt1601]

I used similar in a nursing home I did, nice trims but was triming out lots of recessed boxes with them, and of course the chippies made all the boxings perfectly to fit full tiles like the architect had designed . Would like to use them on a job where I'm not tearing my hair out before I even think about using them lol

 

[Schlüter-Systems Ltd]

Appreciate the feedback Andy.

If anyone would like a sample of the DECO-MC or any other profiles then please contact us on 01530 813396 or [email protected].

Carl