Recover/hide bad trim!

[kilty55]

i wouldnt advise trim especially plastic with any stone..makes it look naff.

 

[TilingLogistics]

is that a specialist job? thanks

Not always can you post a few pics I may be able to advise you

Kev

 

[poshbird01]

ok will do - back in an hour thanks

 

[chris.tiling]

will there be a small step back from the edge if he has used that trim? it cant be flush with the face, so would leave a step of about 8mm?

 

[MJT]

Grind edge of travatine just enough to take the sharpeness off then seal and polish up.
Iv'e used trim before (cos customer wanted it ?). But this is another option for you

 

[poshbird01]

Hi Pics below showing tile with trim and a section where trim was intended.
Would it then be possible to shape and polish? What's involved in polishing - is it a specialist job?
Thanks

 

[TilingLogistics]

The edges can be polished using either hand diamond pads or by using progressive grades of wet & dry paper. There is also an option to fill using a stucco and then polish. The job would be easier with a hand polishing machine or a fein machine with a stone set. How many linear meteres are involved in total?

Kev

 

[Spud]

get him to take the the trim and top cut off and recut it so it is 1/1.5 mm over the face of the upstand this will allow you to polish the edge to a good standard buy some straw coloured polyester resin to fill the holes up and you will have the finish you are looking for i am sure that kev from tiling logistics will be able to sell you the stuff you need as he is very helpful

 

[poshbird01]

Hi

There's about 8.5 linear meters.

If it's something my tiler can't do either due to skills/time factors how much do you reckon it might cost a pro?

Also, could he complete the rest of the job, replacing the tiles, grouting, sealing etc then i could revisit the polishing?

If that's the case i may be tempted to have a go myself.

Thanks alot

Thanks

 

[TilingLogistics]

Hi

There's about 8.5 linear meters.

If it's something my tiler can't do either due to skills/time factors how much do you reckon it might cost a pro?

Also, could he complete the rest of the job, replacing the tiles, grouting, sealing etc then i could revisit the polishing?

If that's the case i may be tempted to have a go myself.

Thanks alot

Thanks

Get the tiler to leave you a 1mm lip then it can be polished reasonable easily. The cost of getting a pro in to do that job varies! For example if you were round the corner from me I would want a days labour however, if you are 400 miles away its a different story! Where are you located? as there maybe someone on here that could do it for you who is local to you!

Kev