Spacing around window trim

[Jamie]

Hi all
I have some 12mm box trim to put around window edge. when tiling around it, do I tile up to it or leave a 3mm grout gap as I have done with all the other tiles. wasn't sure as its the first time I have had to tile in and around a window.
Thanks

 

[Andy Allen]

Tile up to it....

 

[Jamie]

Hi
Thank you blimey.. hope I can cut it straight enough .. Lol

 

[Flintstone]

Always a grout gap or you won't be able to... grout it!

 

[Jamie]

So which is it.. ?

 

[J Sid]

Casting vote....
3mm gap and grout it

 

[Jamie]

Thank you guys...

 

[WetSaw]

Same spacing as the grout gap for me. Some trim has a built in gap for grout.

 

[Jamie]

Can I ask is it personal preference or is that how you should do it, as im getting different views..

 

[Flintstone]

As long as you can get some grout in, I don't space is 3mm, usually just a small gap, it's doesn't really matter

 

[Jamie]

Thanks peeps
just one more question ... one side of the window is not square, around 1cm out top to bottom, do I just pack it out?

 

[Flintstone]

Tile the wall first and overhang the tiles where needed to make it square and plumb, then pack out the tiles in the reveal to suit

 

[Andy Allen]

So you would leave a 3mm gap between the trim and the tile..?

 

[Jamie]

Tile the wall first and overhang the tiles where needed to make it square and plumb, then pack out the tiles in the reveal to suit

Thank you...

 

[J Sid]

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So you would leave a 3mm gap between the trim and the tile..?

if tile joint was 3mm yes, with me more likely to be 2mm so would leave a 2mm space .
nice metros Andy 2mm joint on them ?

 

[Andy Allen]

if tile joint was 3mm yes, with me more likely to be 2mm so would leave a 2mm space .
nice metros Andy 2mm joint on them ?

Indeed .....but have always cut mine tight........got any pics with the gap you leave..?

 

[J Sid]

pics, I doubt it as I avoid trim as much as possible.
not saying your wrong mate but my only issue with your method would be in a wet area, say shower niche and if a tight joint would stop water ingress

 

[Andy Allen]

It's trims round mat wells again...lol

 

[Italy]

Same spacing as the grout gap for me. Some trim has a built in gap for grout.

confirm, schluter makes them. gap 1/2mm.

 

[J Sid]

It's trims round mat wells again...lol

memories
think I was right that time as well

 

[Jamie]

So whats the verdict .....

 

[J Sid]

as I've said grout a gap

 

[Jamie]

Thanks ... have I started a debate...

 

[Andy Allen]

I would say there's no right or wrong way just personal preference..

Unlike a mat well which should always have trim round it....

 

[Flintstone]

1 to 2mm gap for me regardless of what size tile joint.